Induction Charging for Electric Vehicles

For example, cable connections are vulnerable both to vandalism and those having ‘fun’ with charging stations in public places. Given the high voltages involved, the issue of safety comes to the fore. Then there is the issue that human nature will always push consumers towards the solution requiring the least effort. This is borne out by consumer research from Nissan which suggests that 61% of potential EV customers worry about the inconvenience of plugging in to recharge.

Consequently, there is a growing opinion in the industry that a cabled approach to EV charging may only be an interim solution which will eventually be overtaken by the convenience and safety of cable free or induction charging.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

INDUCTION CHARGING: KEY QUESTIONS
Cost
Efficiency
Safety
Practical Points
A Real-World Example – The Turin ELFO Bus Project

CONCLUSION

APPENDIX : INDUCTION CHARGING TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND INDUCTION CHARGING: KEY QUESTIONS Cost Efficiency Safety Practical Points A Real-World Example – The Turin ELFO Bus Project CONCLUSION APPENDIX : INDUCTION CHARGING TECHNICAL OVERVIEW