Power
The Best of Sensors 2022 Award has been awarded to Powermat Technologies Ltd. for its Powermat PMT 100 Wireless Power Solution at the Sensors Converge 2022 Conference and Expo. The PMT 100 is a 40W solution with a small form factor that provides power transmission over up to a 15mm coil to coil distance with […]
Read MoreTesla has officially launched its CCS adapter in North America which enables Tesla drivers to use non-Tesla fast charging stations. The adapter costs $250 and is compatible with most newer Tesla vehicles (some older ones built before October 2020 may require an additional retrofit). This is a long-awaited step from Tesla, following rumours earlier in […]
Read MoreWiferion have licensed wireless charging technology from WiTricity. Wiferion is a provider of mobile power supplies for a range of industrial applications that are specifically designed for use with wireless power solutions. Wiferion’s solutions are used in fleet vehicles such as trucks and forklifts as well as robots. WiTricity are one of the foremost providers […]
Read MoreThe move by California regulators to approve protocols on submetering technology to enable EV owners to measure energy consumption separately from their other utility consumption is positive for EV owners, utility providers and for enablement of future technologies. Having a clear understanding of the optimum time of day and duration to charge an EV helps […]
Read MoreEvgo’s newly announced supply agreement with Delta Electronics reinforces the growing demand, not just for EV charging station infrastructure in general, but for the correct balance between standard charging and fast charging capabilities. Whilst 1000 charging stations is less than 10% of the total number SAR forecasts will be deployed in the US in 2023 […]
Read MoreThe new IQOO 10 Pro has been announced, reportedly able to reach charging speeds of 200W via a wired connection, making the IQOO 10s 120W speed seem paltry by comparison. The charging speed of the Pro is far beyond what most of the laptop market can achieve and allows the device to charge from 0-100% […]
Read MoreA long-standing issue with smart locks is the potential for the batteries to drain while they are locked, requiring a manual bypass. A solution to this is to use NFC wireless power transfer to harvest the power required to unlock, from a device such as a smartphone. Infineon’s new NAC1080 chip enables a smart lock […]
Read MoreRealme is set to release its first smartphone to support 100W fast charging: the GT 2 Master Explorer Edition. This is a step up from the 80W and 65W smartphones currently offered in the Realme range, although the GT Neo 3 has been announced to support 150W charging. To support this huge charging speed, the […]
Read MorePowerSphyr Inc is a company specialising in automotive and industrial applications of wireless energy. PowerSphyr have teamed with GaN Systems to deliver an industry first portfolio of end-to-end wireless power solutions for automotive and industrial applications. These solutions are rated at 30W, 100W, and 500W. Wireless power transfer is an ideal application for GaN based […]
Read MoreSiemens has invested $25 million in WiTricity, a wireless charging technology company specialising in EV charging. By investing, Siemens has acquired a minority stake in WiTricity, and entered the EV wireless charging market in earnest. Whilst WiTricity has raised more than this in previous single rounds of funding, it is a significant gesture by Siemens […]
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