Electreon, a provider of wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), has announced a new partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation and DENSO Corporation. The companies will collaborate to jointly develop wireless charging technology, with the aim of promoting the adoption of this technology and shaping standardisation.
The partnership follows a successful technology evaluation conducted at Electreon’s headquarters in Beit Yanai, Israel, in which technical teams from Toyota and DENSO participated. At the conclusion of the evaluation, a demonstration of Toyota’s RAV4-PHEV charging on the wireless road was held.
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The companies intend to develop an aftermarket wireless kit for current electrified vehicles, which will utilise wireless charging technology. This will make wireless charging accessible to a diverse range of drivers, and demonstrate the many benefits of wireless charging as a cost-effective clean solution for charging EVs. Oren Ezer, CEO and Co-founder of Electreon, said:
“We are honored to partner with Toyota and DENSO – two of the leading and most respected companies in the global automotive industry, to provide an overall game-changing solution with Electreon’s technology. This partnership will make wireless charging accessible to a diverse and wide range of drivers and will demonstrate the many benefits of wireless charging as a cost-effective clean solution for charging EVs as well as a catalyst in reducing EVs’ carbon footprint.”
The collaboration also aims to shape the standardisation of wireless EV charging, and promote a joint pilot project in Japan, the US or the EU.
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This partnership is a significant step forward for the development of wireless charging technology for electric vehicles. It brings together the expertise of three industry leaders, and has the potential to make wireless charging more accessible and efficient for EV drivers. With the growth of the EV market, the need for efficient and convenient charging solutions has become increasingly important. Electreon is well positioned to meet this demand, providing end-to-end charging infrastructure and services to meet the needs of shared, public, and commercial fleet operators and consumers.
