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WATERTOWN, Mass., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

WiTricity ( https://witricity.com/ ), the leader in wireless EV charging, today

announced a collaboration with YuTong Bus ( https://en.yutong.com/ ), the

number one bus brand in China, to provide wireless charging for YuTong's

autonomous e-buses.

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This marks the first-ever commercial application of wireless charging for an

autonomous electric e-bus, with WiTricity providing a key feature in one of the

most advanced public transportation systems in the world.

"We are so excited to see this first real demonstration with YuTong Bus of

wireless charging powering autonomy at scale," said Alex Gruzen, CEO of

WiTricity. "As autonomy progresses, the logistics of charging and servicing

will become even more critical. WiTricity wireless EV charging can enable the

next generation of electrified transportation and logistics."

The commercial deployment of wireless charging in YuTong's e-buses will debut

in Zhengzhou, China, on the Xiaoyu 2.0 autonomous minibus. The level 4

autonomous bus that seats 10 passengers has a range of 150 km.

WiTricity Halo(R) chargers simplify the charging experience by removing the

need to plug in. This is particularly significant in transit applications,

where the heavy and awkward cords and cables required could contribute to slips

and falls, the leading cause of workers' compensation claims for commercial

drivers. As transit applications for autonomous shuttles and buses grow

worldwide, wireless charging will play a key role in keeping those vehicles on

the road.

WiTricity has seen the deployment of its wireless EV charging to date in

passenger vehicles, including FAW's HongQi (

https://witricity.com/newsroom/blog/look-ma-no-hands-autonomous-park-and-charge-is-real/

) and Genesis's GV60 ( https://witricity.com/newsroom/blog/seoul-seeking/ ).

Taxi trials (

https://witricity.com/newsroom/blog/wireless-taxi-charging-trial-builds-on-witricity-technology/

) are also underway, showing off the use of wireless charging in queues to give

the taxis "power snacks(TM)" as they wait for their next fare. The Yutong buses

are the first demonstration of wireless charging with autonomous commercial

vehicles.

About WiTricity

WiTricity is the trailblazer in wireless charging for electric vehicles,

leading the development and implementation of magnetic resonance technology

across passenger and commercial vehicles alike. The company's technology is

backed by an extensive patent portfolio and is the foundation for ratified

global EV wireless charging standards including SAE, ISO and GB. Automakers and

Tier 1 suppliers turn to WiTricity to help accelerate the adoption of EVs by

eliminating the hassle of plug-in charging, enabling always-available wireless

V2G, and setting the stage for future autonomy.

SOURCE  WiTricity

CONTACT: Media Contact: Efrain Olivares, Telemetry Public Relations on behalf

of WiTricity, efrain@telemetryagency.com; +1 818.254.7196