Chargerlab have released a teardown of the HP 65W Dual USB-C GaN Power Adapter that revealing that HP have designed the SuperGaN Gen IV TP65H300G4LSG 650V GaN FET from Transphorm into the adapter. This GaN power adapter is compatible with both laptops and smartphones. Adoption by a tier one company is a good indicator of Transform’s […]
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Toyoda Gosei has developed an in-cabin wireless charger that is intended to save room in the confined space of a centre console. The charger takes the form of a holder that phones can be placed in vertically, making the charger an estimated 60% more compact than the charging mats used in most vehicles. This new […]
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Peugeot revealed its new Inception concept at CES 2023 based on the STLA Large platform from parent company Stellantis. The new concept includes many new features that can be expected on future Peugeot cars and comes with the promise of the complete electrification of the Peugeot range. The Inception is also claimed to be able […]
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AirFuel have announced the release of a global standard for over the air (OTA) RF wireless power transfer. This technology enables the wireless transfer of energy at relatively large distances (a few centimetres up to several metres). As this technology is still in its infancy and is yet to see any widespread adoption, industry standardisation […]
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The new Vivomove Trend from Garmin is the first Garmin watch to feature wireless charging. The Vivomove trend is not itself Qi certified, however, Garmin’s website claims that it is compatible with most Qi chargers. The option of wireless charging appears to be supplemental to the charging cable that is still shipped in the box […]
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RAM, a subsidiary of the automotive group Stellantis, has revealed its new electric RAM pickup concept. Included in the reveal was a robot that takes the place of a wireless charging pad used in most other EV wireless charging solutions. The robot is installed in the area in which the vehicle is to be parked, […]
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The Wireless Power Consortium Qi standard is the dominant industry standard for wireless charging and is included in most smart phones on sale today. The WPC has announced an upcoming major update to Qi, known as Qi2. The new revision introduces several enhancements but has one fundamental change over the existing (Qi V1.3) specification, it […]
Pick-up trucks are one of the best-selling types of vehicles worldwide, as such the equipment they ship with can have a significant effect on a market. Wireless phone charging is becoming more and more popular in the automotive world with most new vehicles having an option to either add one as an accessory or include […]
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Several mobile device makers as well as associations representing technology companies in India have announced that they will be making USB Type-C the standard charging port for electronic devices including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. A timeline for the transition has not been given, but it is not expected to come into effect until after the […]
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Lightning eMotors have announced a collaboration with wireless charging provider HEVO. Lightning started out as a specialist company helping automakers convert existing platforms into electric vehicles and have since branched out into producing their own EVs. Lightning’s collaboration with HEVO is set to implement wireless charging throughout its range of fleet vehicles which will be […]
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