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Press Release08 June 2022Smart InfrastructureZug (Switzerland), Watertown
(USA)
Siemens invests in WiTricity to advance wireless charging for electric vehicles
Setup for wireless charging of electric vehicles
“Combining
Siemens’ global footprint and EV charging portfolio with WiTricity’s innovative
technology is the first step towards elevating our offering in the wireless
charging space. This will speed up deployment of wireless charging technology,
support standardization, and advance public charging infrastructure with interoperable
solutions for drivers’ convenience,” said Markus Mildner, CEO of Siemens
eMobility.
Siemens will also become a technology license partner,
benefitting from WiTricity’s deep know-how and decade-long collaboration with
global automotive OEMs to develop proven, field-tested, interoperable wireless
charging solutions.
Innovative and proven technology
A charging
pad mounted on or in the ground exchanges power with a receiving coil attached
on the underside of the EV. There are no moving parts or physical connectors. Instead,
a magnetic field transfers energy between the charging pad and the vehicle coil
when the vehicle is over the charging pad. The system uses resonant induction
between the charger and receiver in order to provide high efficiency at a
variety of ground clearances, from low-slung sports cars to SUVs.
Cost-effective, global availability, addressing customer demands
The ultimate goal of the collaboration
is to accelerate the maturing of wireless charging technologies together with
OEMs and infrastructure partners to simultaneously ensure their cost-effective
availability worldwide. A recent survey of more than 1,000 current and future
EV owners interested in purchasing an EV in the next two years indicated that
wireless charging was one of the highest-rated add-ons and a more preferred option
to other amenities, including park-assist, performance, or premium audio
packages.
“Wireless charging enables
a driver to just park and walk away, returning to a charged vehicle. Wireless
charging makes EVs more appealing for individual owners and more cost-effective
for commercial operators. We are excited to partner with a leader like Siemens
to help drive this new world of compelling solutions,” said Alex Gruzen, CEO of
WiTricity. “Siemens and WiTricity share the goal of improving EV ownership and
fleet management with the matchless simplicity and reliability of wireless
charging”.
Eliminating autonomous vehicle friction points
For
autonomous vehicles to fulfill their promise key friction points will need to
be removed, such as charging, which today still requires human intervention.
Wireless power transfer will be the key technology to enable contactless
automatic charging with least maintenance requirements and pave the way to an all-electric, fully autonomous mobility
future.
For further
information on Siemens emobility, please see
https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/energy/medium-voltage/solutions/emobility.html
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Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2021, the business had around 70,400 employees worldwide.
About Siemens eMobility
As a one-stop shop for eMobility charging infrastructure, Siemens eMobility offers the whole spectrum of state-of-the-art AC and DC charging hardware as well as software and services, ranging from residential to commercial and depot applications. With Siemens’ domain know-how in smart buildings and smart grids, we are uniquely positioned to cover the needs of our customers with full-fledged solutions and support them in developing, installing, and managing sustainable charging solutions for a better tomorrow.
As a one-stop shop for eMobility charging infrastructure, Siemens eMobility offers the whole spectrum of state-of-the-art AC and DC charging hardware as well as software and services, ranging from residential to commercial and depot applications. With Siemens’ domain know-how in smart buildings and smart grids, we are uniquely positioned to cover the needs of our customers with full-fledged solutions and support them in developing, installing, and managing sustainable charging solutions for a better tomorrow.
About WiTricity
WiTricity is the trailblazer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, leading the development and implementation of magnetic resonance technology across passenger and commercial vehicles alike. The company’s technology is backed by an extensive patent portfolio and is the foundation for ratified global EV wireless charging standards including SAE, ISO, and GB. Automakers and Tier 1 suppliers turn to WiTricity to help accelerate the adoption of EVs by eliminating the hassle of plug-in charging, setting the stage for future autonomy.
WiTricity is the trailblazer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, leading the development and implementation of magnetic resonance technology across passenger and commercial vehicles alike. The company’s technology is backed by an extensive patent portfolio and is the foundation for ratified global EV wireless charging standards including SAE, ISO, and GB. Automakers and Tier 1 suppliers turn to WiTricity to help accelerate the adoption of EVs by eliminating the hassle of plug-in charging, setting the stage for future autonomy.