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Work Content
Several inductive couplers will be considered, according to specific requirements of the application:- high frequency coupler using a passive mechanical alignment system
- high frequency asymmetrical couplers with high positioning tolerance
- intermediate-frequency (400 Hz) system
Appraisal of technical risk
The development of fully automatic charging systems which require no driver intervention is to be considered as an important challenge, the success of which is dependent of following technical risks:- development of systems which are both reliable from a technical point of view and economically feasible;
- integration of these systems within several vehicle environments
- matching the system to the full respect of EMC constraints
- providing the highest safety standards possible.
Structured Activity Planning
- Initial assessment
- Development of the prototype couplers
- Comparison of the technologies developed and integration into vehicles for testing and validation in different environments (including EMC)
- Other tasks:
- Optimisation of battery management
- Optimisation of energy for fleet usage
- Standardisation issues
- Dissemination