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TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire＝KYODO JBN/ --

- The next-generation urban electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer will embed

Powermat's advanced wireless charging system to ensure a seamless connected

user experience

City Transformer Ltd. [https://www.citytransformer.com/], designer of the

ultra-light folding electric vehicle for urban applications, today announced a

critical partnership with advanced wireless charging technology innovator,

Powermat Technologies

[https://powermat.com/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=referal&utm_campaign=city-transf

ormer] to integrate the company's wireless charging

[https://powermat.com/in-car-wireless-charging/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=referal

&utm_campaign=city-transformer] system into their all-electric, foldable urban

mobility vehicle solution.

Designed to become the world's first foldable, ultralight EV that intelligently

transforms its dimensions to adapt to the complexities of urban environments

such as traffic and parking, City Transformer features an intuitive, digitized

interface with advanced fleet management and built-in information sharing

capabilities. The company plans to assimilate Powermat's in-vehicle connected

wireless charging platform

[https://powermat.com/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=referal&utm_campaign=city-transf

ormer] to enhance the vehicle's advanced mobile connectivity features for

enhanced convenience and freedom of use.

"The design of a next-generation vehicle that meets city commuters' complex

demands requires incorporating innovative solutions for an enhanced user

experience and the integration of highly personalized technology such as

Powermat's wireless in-vehicle charging technology is an excellent example of

our innovation strategy," said Udi Meridor, co-founder and Chief of Strategy

and Operations at City Transformer. "We added Powermat's technology to our

lightweight transformable EV to ensure each journey will have access to a

seamless charging experience while commuting around cities."

Powermat's in-cabin wireless charging system combined with the advanced

connectivity key features found in City Transformer's vehicles include:

- Powermat Qi®15w in-cabin universal wireless charging system with extended

power protocol specifications, allows users to freely charge any mobile device

while using the EV conveniently.

- Powermat's Smart Inductive™ technology

[https://powermat.com/technology/smartinductive/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=refera

l&utm_campaign=city-transformer] that combines vehicle communication interfaces

with an extended charging range per coil.

- The technology is proven to be automotive-grade and CISPR 25 Class 5

certified, with an enhanced focus on advanced quality factor foreign object

detection capabilities.

"To enhance the user experience of driving in a City Transformer ultra-light

EV, Powermat's wireless charging technology provides an interconnected,

personalized charging solution that offers seamless connectivity features,"

said Ronen Diamant, VP Sales at Powermat. "City Transformer is a perfect fit

for our wireless power solutions and will enable us to continue improving our

technology and the customer experience. This strategic relationship answers the

EV industry's demand for a connected, convenient solution for mobility and

automotive technology in urban settings."

ABOUT POWERMAT

Powermat

[https://powermat.com/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=referal&utm_campaign=city-transf

ormer] specializes in delivering tailor-fitted turnkey in-vehicle wireless

charging reference designs for automotive OEMs, global tier-1 suppliers,

robotics, and more. Powermat's in-car 15W Qi® certified reference designs and

connected mobile experience offering wireless power and NFC are ready for

in-cabin integration and provide a full-performance automotive in-cabin system

for vehicles, two-wheelers, public transportation, and aviation.

With over 200 patent submissions and over 100 granted patents dating back to

2007, Powermat enables OEMs, Automakers, and Tier-1 suppliers worldwide to

incorporate advanced wireless charging and customize solutions for unique use

cases. The company's field-proven inductive in-car wireless charging technology

is already embedded in over 8 million vehicles and adopted by global market

leaders such as General Motors, Visteon, and Harman International.

ABOUT CITY TRANSFORMER

City Transformer develops the world's first all-electric mobility solution that

intelligently transforms its dimensions and riding behavior while driving to

meet the complex challenges and needs of those who call the world's largest

cities "our home." Designed by city people around what city people truly need,

City Transformer electric vehicles park and outsmart traffic like a motorcycle

while riding safely and conveniently like a car. City Transformer was voted one

of the "top 10 cars of IAA mobility 2021" and named one of the "best inventions

of 2020" by Time magazine.

City Transformer vehicles are engineered for superior city riding experiences

without compromise, with superior maneuvering capabilities, exceptional parking

properties, exceptional low total cost of ownership, and 75% space savings.

City Transformer is built on top of a patented highly fleet-ready modular

platform that provides outstanding freedom of cabin design for multiple bespoke

applications & flexible engagement models.

Media Contact:

Annika Harper

Antenna Group for Powermat Technologies

annika.harper@antennagroup.com

Source: Powermat