17th August 2022
Written by admin@car-chargedCCUK successfully complete first wireless charging session at their main office
Overview
As the Electric Vehicle charging sector matures, there is a need for new innovations to solve many of the issues faced. One such new technology is Wireless charging, which will allow the user to be free from both the hassle and trip hazard which wired connections cause.
The Project Timeline
During early 2022 CCUK performed some early R&D into the feasibility of wireless EV charging at their Mansfield site. The R&D team have subsequently produced early designs for the implementation of an underground wireless charging unit which could allow for on street charging to be offered for people who do not have parking access such as in major cities. The retrofit of a Nissan ENV200 was also performed to fit it with the correct hardware to perform a wireless charge. This involved splicing into the existing CHAdeMO wires in order to redirect incoming electric power into the battery adapter unit so that it can be successfully sent to the onboard vehicle battery.
How it works
The wireless charging hardware works by supplying power from the main unit to a ground pad which makes use of an EMF to supply wireless power to the receiver mounted on the underside of the vehicle. This is then converted into DC power via the battery adapter and supplied to the vehicle motor. A charge session can be initiated by driving up to the mounted system, as once within 25 feet the mobile app will locate the local system. The app will then guide the user to align the vehicle over the ground pad and once aligned a charge can be initiated. The app will then notify the user of the charge time, power and cost before either stopping on demand or once the vehicle is fully charged. The system also includes a working type 2 socket which was also successfully tested on the ENV200 van. This multi functionality allows for the system to remain useful in a world where wireless capability is still very much a new technology.
The Results
On 21st July 2022 the Car Charged UK team successfully hosted a wireless electric vehicle charge session at their Mansfield office. This session made use of the Rezonant E8 wireless charging hardware from HEVO. This successful charge session was the culmination of months of hard work from the CCUK team to successfully retrofit a Nissan ENV200 van to be capable of receiving the wireless power deployed from the hardware.
The future
CCUK are looking to build on this initial success by producing further test sites across the UK. This will showcase the equipment in a live situation outside of the office controlled environment and further highlight the use case of the technology. They are also continuing their R&D push which will involve producing a working design for the underground unit and a safety case study on said unit so that it can be commercially viable.
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CCUK successfully complete first wireless charging session at their main office
Overview
As the Electric Vehicle charging sector matures, there is a need for new innovations to solve many of the issues faced. One such new technology is Wireless charging, which will allow the user to be free from both the hassle and trip hazard which wired connections cause.
The Project Timeline
During early 2022 CCUK performed some early R&D into the feasibility of wireless EV charging at their Mansfield site. The R&D team have subsequently produced early designs for the implementation of an underground wireless charging unit which could allow for on street charging to be offered for people who do not have parking access such as in major cities. The retrofit of a Nissan ENV200 was also performed to fit it with the correct hardware to perform a wireless charge. This involved splicing into the existing CHAdeMO wires in order to redirect incoming electric power into the battery adapter unit so that it can be successfully sent to the onboard vehicle battery.
How it works
The wireless charging hardware works by supplying power from the main unit to a ground pad which makes use of an EMF to supply wireless power to the receiver mounted on the underside of the vehicle. This is then converted into DC power via the battery adapter and supplied to the vehicle motor. A charge session can be initiated by driving up to the mounted system, as once within 25 feet the mobile app will locate the local system. The app will then guide the user to align the vehicle over the ground pad and once aligned a charge can be initiated. The app will then notify the user of the charge time, power and cost before either stopping on demand or once the vehicle is fully charged. The system also includes a working type 2 socket which was also successfully tested on the ENV200 van. This multi functionality allows for the system to remain useful in a world where wireless capability is still very much a new technology.
The Results
On 21st July 2022 the Car Charged UK team successfully hosted a wireless electric vehicle charge session at their Mansfield office. This session made use of the Rezonant E8 wireless charging hardware from HEVO. This successful charge session was the culmination of months of hard work from the CCUK team to successfully retrofit a Nissan ENV200 van to be capable of receiving the wireless power deployed from the hardware.
The future
CCUK are looking to build on this initial success by producing further test sites across the UK. This will showcase the equipment in a live situation outside of the office controlled environment and further highlight the use case of the technology. They are also continuing their R&D push which will involve producing a working design for the underground unit and a safety case study on said unit so that it can be commercially viable.
To keep updated on our latest news regarding installations, EV developments and more articles like this, follow us on:
Facebook: Car Charged UK
Instagram: Car_Chargeduk
Twitter: CarChargedUK
Linkedin: car-charged-uk