An Israeli company that developed a way for cars to wirelessly charge while driving has completed the world’s first wireless charging terminal for public buses.
Public transport operator Electra Afikim can now wirelessly charge its stationary buses at its terminal in Rosh HaAyin in central Israel, both at night and during the day.
Electreon uses copper coils laid beneath the asphalt to transfer power from the electricity grid to the road. Receivers installed on the floor of hybrid vehicles and EVs transmit the energy directly to the engine and the battery, doing away with the concern of running out of power.
The project is valued at around 5.8 million shekels (approx. $1.6 million). Electreon has also partnered with three leading international bus manufacturers that were selected by Electra – HIGER, Ankai and Sunwin – to fully integrate its vehicle receivers into their electric buses.