A new version of the induction charging concept has been developed by
researchers of the University of British Columbia. This proof of concept is different from the idea as described in my blog post of 2009 (
oplaadpunt-voor-de-auto), where I suggested direct induction. The novelty of this method is the use of a rotating magnetic field to drive a rotor-generator combination inside the car. I would like to see the induction charger integrated in the pavement as a flat circle. This way it's far less prone to vandalism. The receiving rotor-generator would have to be lowered and centered automatically from the car's body onto the charging station.
