Electreon is a company focused on developing wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles, including dynamic charging while in motion. While not directly involved in space missions, their technology of wireless power transfer could have applications in future space-based systems. Electreon partners with companies like Hutchinson, who supplies inductive segments, and is deploying its technology in various countries, including Germany and Italy. Their technology aims to reduce reliance on traditional charging stations and decrease the size/weight of EV batteries.
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Electreon’s previous commercial deal in Israel with Dan bus company in October 2021 included the sale of wireless charging services for 200 buses.
Israel’s National Public Transportation Authority in the Ministry of Transportation issued the call for proposals that led to the Electreon–Electra Afikim deal to procure infrastructure to electrify buses.
Electreon signed a cooperation agreement with public transportation company Electra Afikim to provide wireless and in-road electric vehicle charging technology.
Electreon will provide Electra Afikim with wireless charging infrastructure that enables simultaneous charging of 30 buses 24 hours a day.
The cost of the Electreon–Electra Afikim deal is $1,900,000 and it covers the fleet’s activity including 30 buses.
Electreon successfully demonstrated Electric Road Systems operation at scale using a 40-ton e-truck and a commercial passenger e-bus.
Electreon will deploy software capabilities for the Smartroad Gotland project that include a billing feature to invoice vehicle subscribers using the Electric Road System.