Voi tests wireless charging on its electric scooters
Swedish micromobility operator Voi has teamed up with Bumblebee Power, a subsidiary of Imperial College London, to test wireless power transmission technology for charging e-scooters and bicycles.
For Voi, the goal of this joint initiative is to improve understanding of wireless charging technologies and roll out its stations on a large scale in cities. Bumblebee Power, from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Imperial College, is benefiting from this project by testing its technology on vehicles used on a large scale.
Fredrik Hjelm, CEO and co-founder of Voi, said: “ Voi is constantly looking for innovative solutions that will accelerate the micromobility revolution. As more cities use electric vehicles and micromobility, the need for efficient, sustainable and scalable operations becomes more and more important. We are committed to long-term charging solutions that secure the future of micromobility. .
Complement existing charging solutions
Future wireless charging stations will be easier to maintain than existing stations, making life easier for municipalities with infrastructure problems. Bumblebee equipped the Voi scooter with an ultra-thin and light receiver and created a control box integrated into a box, connected to the mains and attached to the ground, which transfers the required energy to the scooter. According to Bumblebee Power, the charging time is equivalent to wired charging, and the range of this solution is three times longer than existing wireless solutions, and at the same time, three times less.
According to the company's press release, the wireless solution complements existing charging technologies such as battery swapping and keeps e-scooter fleets on the road for extended periods of time, improving service access and incentives. park your electric scooters in designated areas.
« Bumblebee technology addresses the major challenges of reducing pollution and making optimal use of public spaces with its discreet and highly efficient wireless charging systems. ”, explains David Yates, CTO and co-founder.
