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Porsche puts wireless EV charging into production

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  1. cromka · · focus · HN ↗
    “and claims a charging rate of up to 11 kW and with an efficiency of about 90% for easy overnight charging.”

    That’s a some 9kW lost on a 80kW battery. I get the convenience, but I think the best use for those would be when standardized and installed in public parking spots, for a brief charge bump, not to charge fully at home, e.g overnight, which is what Porsche aims for.

    1. pyaamb · · focus · HN ↗
      I keep wondering why a robot-vacuum-charging-dock style solution hasn't materialized. We've seen to robotic arm demos but those aren't around because they are overkill for the task. But something that the car autonomously and accurately docks into and attaches from either the front fascia or underneath. Same charging standard but with a more forgiving connector design that guides and locks in.
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