The US Is Finally Getting BMW’s Wireless Charging System

The US Is Finally Getting BMW’s Wireless Charging System

“Bet not too many knew BMW had its own wireless charging system, and now the company says it will offer it to its US customers.

We’ve been hearing for years that inductive charging or wireless charging systems are the way to go. But so far, only a handful companies offer wireless charging. It’s funny to think that a technology so prevalent as to be found in almost all bathroom charging electric toothbrushes is taking so long to make it into EVs and PHEVs. So what’s the holdup?

Efficiency. Cost. Accuracy and reliability. These may be some of the key hurdles and sources of delay, but BMW is apparently ready to push forward with its option nonetheless…”

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http://cleantechnica.com/2018/01/21/us-finally-getting-bmws-wireless-charging-system/