The company says this high-power, ultra-fast wireless charging system fully charged a class eight electric truck in less than 15 minutes. It adds that this heralds a future where fleet operators could achieve near continuous electric vehicle uptime.
"We're showing that today, right now, electric heavy-duty vehicles can operate 24/7, topping off their charge while the work is happening," says Robin Mackie, Ideanomics Mobility president. "The benefits of this technology are crystal clear - fleet operators become more efficient by cutting out vehicle downtime otherwise spent filling up or plugging a central depot."
Construction and charger installation at the Port of Los Angeles is underway. Ideanomics expects its Wave 500kW charger to enter service in 2023. Supported by a US$8.4m US Department of Energy grant, the charger is being deployed as part of a consortium project.
