City Transformer Selects Powermat Wireless Technology to Charge New Ultra-Light Foldable Electric Vehicle Designed for Urban Mobility
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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
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