Last update: 1998-04-24 .

System Requirements

The charging stations must place as little constraint on the driver as possible. The system must operate without requiring specific driving skills and must be usable by inexperienced drivers.
The power level must be compatible with the needs of the application. A total of 3.5 kW should be adequate for small- and medium sized electric vehicles so this power level has been adopted in the present project. The systems should however be usable for higher powers.
Charging must be possible under all weather conditions.
The system must be adaptable to most existing electric vehicles.
Charging infrastructure must be as unobtrusive as possible. The elements must be integrated into an urban environment
The elements must be robust and vandal-proof
The system must be totally safe
The system must tolerate dirt, mud, oil, and urban pollution.

Innovative Features