
Using wireless, inductive power transfer pads embedded in the roadway, AVTA’s electric vehicles can seamlessly charge while on route, drastically reducing the need for large battery packs and cumbersome charging stations.
Using wireless, inductive power transfer pads embedded in the roadway, AVTA’s electric vehicles can seamlessly charge while on route, drastically reducing the need for large battery packs and cumbersome charging stations.
The new WAVE wireless charging station includes a primary charging plate aimed at reducing wait time for electric buses to be fully charged.
The system will wirelessly charge two remanufactured Zero Emission Propulsion System buses from Complete Coach Works, with an additional two vehicles being added later this year.
The tech includes a primary charging plate aimed at reducing wait time for buses to be fully charged.
In-route charging means buses can have smaller batteries, reduced vehicle weight, a higher passenger capacity, and extended range.
To enable this grand transition to “new energy” infrastructure, many agencies are already implementing wireless charging for their electric fleets.
The program was developed by NYC Mayor De Blasio to seek out breakthrough technologies for charging electric vehicles.
Company offers a commercially available wireless charging system at 50 kW and 250 kW.
How connected and autonomous technology will impact the transportation industry, the usage of alternative fuels and electric vehicles, and transit maintenance training and best practices were just some of the highlights of BusCon 2017, which was held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 11 to 13. BusCon 2018 returns to Indianapolis Oct. 1 to 3.
The zero-emission bus can carry up to 70 passengers and will use the agency's WAVE wireless charging system.