Wireless EV Charging is becoming a reality from a fantasy. But how will India embrace this new technology?
The technology comes with a hefty price tag, infrastructure investments and public-private sector partnerships. As conventional plug-in charging systems present significant land-use challenges combined with lengthy charging times and operational inefficiencies, how can Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Systems (WEVCS) offer innovative solutions to these limitations? WEVCS are of two types – static and dynamic; please check out the video links in the shownotes below to better understand both systems.
In this episode, I am talking to Akhilesh Mahadevan from OMI Foundation. Akhilesh is an engineer-turned-policy practitioner, and his work includes action-oriented research and designing policy interventions to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy solutions in Kerala and beyond.
Our conversation centers around understanding the technology, pros and cons of it – and more importantly, Akhilesh makes a case for getting pilots of this technology in India early on by involving the public sector in the initial stages.
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About OMI:
OMI Foundation Trust is a policy research and social innovation think tank operating at the intersection of mobility innovation, governance, and public good.
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Shownotes:
Brief: Unplugging barriers to wireless EV Charging in India
Videos:
How Wireless EV Charging Could Reshape Our Entire Energy System
