InductEV is deploying its high-power inductive chargers in collaboration with port terminal operator International Transportation Service (ITS) at the Port of Long Beach. ITS received a $3.3 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to demonstrate charging technology solutions for medium and heavy-duty (MD/HD) electric vehicles (EVs).
The ITS project, titled “Hands-free Charging for Battery Electric Cargo Handling Equipment,” is one of five projects awarded a total of $33 million by the CEC through this competitive solicitation in 2024.
Philadelphia, PA , and Long Beach, CA-based InductEV was selected as a grant project partner by ITS to provide its high-power wireless inductive charging solution to charge five of ITS’ battery-electric cargo handling equipment while parked.
This represents the company’s first installation at a West Coast port facility following deployment last year at APM Terminals in Port Elizabeth, NJ.
The competitive grant, offered through the CEC’s Clean Transportation Program, is the first phase of a two-phased funding program that seeks to demonstrate innovative charging technologies and/or business models that work to accelerate the successful commercial deployment of MD/HD EVs.
InductEV’s high-power wireless charging system works by using inductive charging pads, an in-ground pad that is instantly activated when paired with an under-the-vehicle pad. Current systems provided by InductEV range from a 75 to 450-kW wireless charge. No additional real estate is needed compared to wired conductive chargers and the hands-free operation improves driver safety as well.
The wireless charging system transitions EV owners from relying solely on overnight wired charging in depots to shorter charging sessions throughout the day, optimizing energy use and reducing demand on power utilities and fleet operations.
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