Volvo’s Wireless-Charging Taxi Fleet, with InductEV Technology, Showcased at WORLD OF VOLVO Center in Gothenburg, Sweden
20 Electric Volvo XC40 Vehicles Logged 7,000 Wireless Charging Events, 100MWh Inductive Power Transfer, and 85 Laps Around the Earth
World of Volvo
GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN, 13 November 2024 – In another important boost to inductive wireless charging technology for commercial fleets, InductEV today announced that its pioneering three-year program with Volvo Cars is being showcased at the newly opened World of Volvo experience center in the automaker’s hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Wireless hands-free charging is the only viable, long-term solution for autonomous taxi fleets. Volvo’s use of InductEV’s inductive charging is a notable precursor to a vision of transportation’s future.
Volvo’s Green City Zone Project
Since the start of the Gothenburg Green City Zone project two years ago, 20 electric Volvo XC40 taxis, using InductEV’s wireless, in-ground, on-route charging technology, have logged 7,000 charging events, 100MWh in inductive power transfer, and 85 laps around the earth. The program met or exceeded all expectations, including:
100% uptime on all charging stations
The taxi drivers found the technology convenient and easy to use
No apps, tags, or credit cards were needed for payment
The inductive charging worked without fail in rain, snow, hot, cold, dirt, and icy conditions
InductEV’s Wireless Charging Attraction
Volvo Cars selected the pilot taxi program to be showcased at World of Volvo, the new, 237,000 sq ft. experience center in the center of Gothenburg. It is described as “a meeting place in constant motion filled with innovative, inspiring, and entertaining experiences.”
“Volvo Cars and its hometown city of Gothenburg have been tremendous partners in putting our inductive charging technology to the test,” added John Rizzo, President and CEO of InductEV. “We are glad it lived up to their expectations and honored to have it showcased as one of the many compelling displays on the future-forward World of Volvo.”
About InductEV
InductEV is revolutionizing how electric commercial fleet vehicles charge their batteries. With its proprietary on-route wireless solution now deployed throughout North America and Europe and with 105 patents worldwide and 118 in process, the King of Prussia, PA- based company with a significant presence in Long Beach, CA, is the global leader in high-power, high-speed wireless EV charging, and AI-software-powered energy management. The company recently opened one of the world’s first R&D centers for wireless vehicle charging. (https://www.inductev.com/)
About World of Volvo
World of Volvo is a joint commitment between Volvo Cars and Volvo Group, with the ambition to create a place for meetings between people and ideas. In the heart of the establishment, the 5000 m² exhibition will take the visitor through both Volvos heritage and into the future with iconic vehicles and groundbreaking innovations with a human centric focus. Read more about World of Volvo at https://www.worldofvolvo.com/en/
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