lonzo71 Posted August 18, 2015 at 03:17 PM Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 at 03:17 PM I just saw an ad on the site here, so I went to their site. They dont have it for any Ford yet, but its pretty cool..too pricey tho... https://www.pluglesspower.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybridbear Posted August 18, 2015 at 07:10 PM Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 at 07:10 PM I wonder what the charging losses are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted August 18, 2015 at 07:40 PM Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 at 07:40 PM I wonder what the charging losses are...With an air gap that big they would be substantial. Hybridbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openair Posted August 18, 2015 at 09:43 PM Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 at 09:43 PM Wireless charging does have some losses making an item like this purely convenience. But imagine if those losses were offset by only carrying half or less of the battery weight (BEV). The UK recently completed a feasibility study and is now holding bids for a contract for real world tests to install wireless induction charging in roads and highways themselves so that vehicles could charge while driving. Even if they were only installed in highways, such that a BEV could get between cities with most or all of their charge remaining for use around the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhynri Posted August 18, 2015 at 09:53 PM Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 at 09:53 PM (edited) Wireless losses on that system are around 12% @ 3300kW I emailed them with that exact question. Edited August 18, 2015 at 09:54 PM by Rhynri Hybridbear and lonzo71 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug0716 Posted August 18, 2015 at 10:39 PM Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 at 10:39 PM Wireless losses on that system are around 12% @ 3300kW I emailed them with that exact question. It's also on their FAQ page: Plugless is ~12% less efficient than corded L2 30amp 240V charging systems and ~7% less efficient than corded Level 1 charging systems.https://www.pluglesspower.com/plugless-questions/ Hybridbear and Rhynri 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhynri Posted August 19, 2015 at 12:40 AM Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 at 12:40 AM It's also on their FAQ page: Plugless is ~12% less efficient than corded L2 30amp 240V charging systems and ~7% less efficient than corded Level 1 charging systems.https://www.pluglesspower.com/plugless-questions/I'm guessing I'm not the only one who asked. They added this since my email. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted August 19, 2015 at 12:51 AM Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 at 12:51 AM They must be using a really high frequency to transfer the power. There is no way the loss would be that low at 60 Hz with a gap that big. Hybridbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonzo71 Posted August 19, 2015 at 12:53 PM Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 at 12:53 PM Still not worth the price...but at lease they have options, like a stand, if you dont want to use a wall and a pad for those concert floors with rebar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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