InductEV has joined the port industry trade alliance ZEPA to help accelerate port decarbonization and make battery-electric container handling equipment (BE-CHE) more affordable and accessible. ZEPA estimates that over 120,000 container handling equipment units, emitting 10 to 15 million tons of CO2e annually need decarbonization.
After successful deployments with municipal transit agencies in North America and Europe, InductEV’s high-power inductive wireless charging solution for commercial fleets is now operational at APM Terminals in Port Elizabeth (NJ). It will soon be installed at a major US West Coast port facility.
In addition to its environmental benefits, the company’s wireless on-route EV charging technology provides fleet owners and port operators significant economic advantages, including improved fleet use and lower CapEx costs.
ZEPA has identified four areas of focus for the alliance:
- Driving scaled-up production capacity and shorter lead times of battery electric CHE by manufacturers and reducing product costs.
- Bringing down the cost of batteries and charging solutions and simplify implementation through standardization.
- Facilitate cost-efficient roll-out of power infrastructure for battery electric CHE, shore power, and other cargo segments.
- Creating better market conditions and help accelerate the adoption of untethered battery electric CHE.
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 75 up to a 450-kW wireless charge. No additional real estate is needed compared to wired conductive chargers and the hands-free operation enhances driver safety.
The company’s solution aims to shift the charging paradigm from time-consuming overnight wired sessions to shorter, on-route charging throughout the day. This approach reduces the friction of electrification for both power utilities and fleet operators by maximizing the use of available clean energy.
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