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Toyota Hits Milestone with Wireless Charging for EV

Toyota Hits Milestone with Wireless Charging for EV

Today I'll be discussing an exciting new development in the electric vehicle industry that is sure to revolutionize the way we think about charging our cars. Toyota’s electric cars will have wireless charging.

Electreon Wireless has announced a strategic agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation and automotive component manufacturer DENSO in order to co-develop Electreon’s wireless charging technology for Toyota Electric vehicles. This is a major breakthrough in the industry, as it promises to make charging electric vehicles even more convenient and accessible.

Currently, electric vehicles require a physical connection to a charging station to recharge their batteries. But with this new wireless charging technology, the need for physical connections will be eliminated. The technology works similarly to wireless phone charging, allowing electric vehicles to be charged simply by parking over a charging pad, without the need for any cords or cables.

The benefits of this new technology are numerous. Firstly, it will make charging electric vehicles much more convenient and hassle-free. Instead of having to search for a charging station, electric vehicle owners can simply park their car over a charging pad and let the technology do the rest.

Secondly, the technology has the potential to revolutionize the infrastructure of the industry. Electreon's CEO and co-founder, Oren Ezer, has stated that the company's goal is to eventually implement its technology wherever possible, even paving it into the road itself. This means that in the future, electric vehicles could potentially charge while driving, making long-distance travel more feasible than ever before.

Lastly, this new partnership between Toyota and Electreon is a major step forward in achieving a carbon-neutral future. Toyota has pledged to reduce their CO2 emissions, and this new technology will help them to achieve their goal by reducing the carbon footprint of electric vehicles even further.

In conclusion, this new wireless charging technology is a major breakthrough in the electric vehicle industry, and is sure to have a significant impact on the way we think about charging our cars. It is an exciting development that is worth paying attention to, as it promises to make electric vehicles even more accessible and convenient, while also contributing to a more sustainable future.

Armen Hareyan is the founder and the Editor in Chief of Torque News. He founded TorqueNews.com in 2010, which since then has been publishing expert news and analysis about the automotive industry. He can be reached at Torque News Twitter, Facebok, Linkedin and Youtube.