U.S. bus manufacturer ENC has announced a partnership with wireless charging firm InductEV to incorporate high-power inductive charging systems into its battery-electric buses, enhancing operational flexibility and charging efficiency for transit agencies across North America.
The system, developed by InductEV, delivers up to 450 kW of wireless power via ground-embedded charging pads that automatically activate when aligned with a compatible underbody pad on the vehicle. “This intelligent approach to electrification reduces infrastructure footprint, maximizes fleet uptime, and enhances overall transit system reliability,” InductEV said in a statement.
“ENC is poised to become a major force in North American transit by embracing proven technology and delivering next-generation zero-emission buses with the advantages of wireless inductive charging,” said John F. Rizzo, President and CEO of InductEV.
ENC, a California-based manufacturer, said the integration of wireless charging aligns with its broader mission to provide reliable and sustainable transit solutions. “We’ve been following InductEV’s municipal transit deployments across the U.S. and look forward to adding its high-power wireless charging solution to meet the varied needs of our customers,” said Dan Trujillo, ENC’s Vice President of Sales. “InductEV’s system creates stability, flexibility, and ease of use.”
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The wireless charging systems are already in active use across multiple municipal transit agencies in the U.S., including deployments in Washington State, California, Oregon, Indianapolis, and Martha’s Vineyard. InductEV reports its technology has powered fleets through over 3 million miles of service and delivered more than 3 GWh of electricity wirelessly.
ENC gained attention in 2022 with a battery supply agreement with Proterra and is now advancing its electrification efforts through this latest partnership. InductEV previously collaborated with Sound Transit and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) for a bus order in Seattle.
