Next stop Detroit!
We're off to the Motor City!
Next month WiTricity will be at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, anxious to show off our wireless chargers and a cool new upgraded car! Make a plan to come see us! Learn more.
Will V2G Go Mainstream?
Vacations don't hide the fact that we are experiencing a global weather crisis that is straining our electric grids. With V2G -- "vehicle to grid" enabled, electric vehicles could actually help stabilize the grid by addressing the imbalance between periods of peak demand and peak supply, enabling two-way power flow between the grid and the batteries in an electric vehicle. For V2G to be dependable, the vehicles need to be connected to the charger. Just as wireless charging will simplify connection of vehicles to the grid for charging purposes, it also simplifies connection to the grid for V2G -- nobody has to remember to plug in. Read the blog post.
Demand is growing for wireless charging
The more we evangelize wireless EV charging, the more we hear from EV owners who are anxious to share their enthusiasm. We've started to profile these fans -- we call them the "WiTricity Chargers," and they are the drivers who want to be first to buy a new EV with wireless charging built right in. Why? Ed Sweeney?feels wireless charging is a convenience with phones but a necessity with cars.?Tina Dyer?thinks wireless charging is a must in bad weather and for older adults.?Jeff and Monique Smith?want wireless charging to make their Tesla even smarter than it is today. It’s corroborated by what we see in our research: 96% of car buyers are interested in wireless charging.?Read their stories.
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Demand is growing, and so is funding!
WiTricity announced the close of our latest round of funding, $63M, on Tuesday, August 9th. “WiTricity has built a true technology platform supported by a robust patent portfolio and global automotive standards,” said Alex Gruzen, CEO, WiTricity. “This new capital will allow us to accelerate product to market for both passenger and commercial wireless charging, and speed the development of our unique always-available wireless V2G capabilities allowing parked EVs to return power to the grid.” You can also check out the Forbes article that tells more of the WiTricity story.
Not just more funding, more licensees building wireless charging solutions
Wiferion is now one of WiTricity's licensees! Read more here.