Evatran, a developer of plugless power electric vehicle (EV) inductive recharging system, and Yazaki North America have signed a joint development agreement to develop and market plugless power technology to automotive manufacturers as a factory or dealership option.
Both the companies with their joint resources are developing a hands-free charging system to be used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, eliminating the need to 'plug in' to recharge the vehicle's battery.
The company said that EVs can be charged with the Plugless Power system by parking the vehicle above the floor-mounted parking pad.
The Plugless Power technology transfers up to 3.3kW of power, the level required by most EV models, at efficiencies above 90%, ensuring that vehicles recharge as quickly as with traditional plug-in methods.
Evatran executive vice president of sales and product development Rebecca Hough said this partnership guarantees that the company's technology will have the highest level of design reviews, performance testing, and vehicle integration engineering.
"Yazaki's experience in the automotive industry will ensure our vision for a simple, convenient EV recharging solution comes to fruition," Hough said.
Yazaki North America EVP of engineering Jim Romine said the company is proud to be one of the first suppliers committed to assessing and commercializing new technologies for its customers, with a specific focus on sustainable initiatives and hybrid EVs.
Both the companies with their joint resources are developing a hands-free charging system to be used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, eliminating the need to 'plug in' to recharge the vehicle's battery.
The company said that EVs can be charged with the Plugless Power system by parking the vehicle above the floor-mounted parking pad.
The Plugless Power technology transfers up to 3.3kW of power, the level required by most EV models, at efficiencies above 90%, ensuring that vehicles recharge as quickly as with traditional plug-in methods.
Evatran executive vice president of sales and product development Rebecca Hough said this partnership guarantees that the company's technology will have the highest level of design reviews, performance testing, and vehicle integration engineering.
"Yazaki's experience in the automotive industry will ensure our vision for a simple, convenient EV recharging solution comes to fruition," Hough said.
Yazaki North America EVP of engineering Jim Romine said the company is proud to be one of the first suppliers committed to assessing and commercializing new technologies for its customers, with a specific focus on sustainable initiatives and hybrid EVs.
