Inductive charging is so inefficient. But it is more resistant to vandalism. a con and a pro.
Inductive charging system under testing by Daimler
http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120738826/daimler-to-test-an-inductive-charging-system
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World Car Fans said:Daimler has announced plans to test a new inductive charging system which could free EV owners from the mundane task of plugging their car in.
Called the "Effizienzhaus-Plus mit Elektromobilität" project, the test will begin in March at an energy-efficient home where a family of four will reside for a 15 month period. During their time there, the family will have access to a Mercedes A-Class E-CELL with a special charging coil. When the vehicle is parked on top of an inductive charging pad, the batteries will be replenished by an electromagnetic field. To ease the task of getting the car perfectly positioned over the pad, the COMAND system has a special targeting display which guides the driver.
According to Herbert Kohler, head of e-drive & future mobility at Daimler AG, "We have already demonstrated the essential feasibility of the technology. The experience in day-to-day use will now provide important pointers for the further course of development. A number of technical and financial issues also need to be resolved before we can really assess the marketability of this technology."
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Seems like wireless charging is starting to get more momentum. Here is a link to a very interesting article about different approaches and competing standards. Looks like Nissan is actually going to offer it for the Leaf in the 2014 model year.
[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvCkTGdZJx8&feature=player_embedded[/video]
I can see the value for public charging stations where the inductive charging system would further simplify what is (to be candid) an already simple system that may nevertheless be confusing to some people or may be subject to vandalism or undue wear from constant public use. For my home, however, I would not want to pay a premium for the wireless charging option over a wired system that is simple, efficient, and pretty robust.
-- Fab.
Seems like wireless charging is starting to get more momentum. Here is a link to a very interesting article about different approaches and competing standards. Looks like Nissan is actually going to offer it for the Leaf in the 2014 model year.
[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvCkTGdZJx8&feature=player_embedded[/video]
I can see the value for public charging stations where the inductive charging system would further simplify what is (to be candid) an already simple system that may nevertheless be confusing to some people or may be subject to vandalism or undue wear from constant public use. For my home, however, I would not want to pay a premium for the wireless charging option over a wired system that is simple, efficient, and pretty robust.
-- Fab.
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