Evatran Plugless Power. Evatran, a subsidiary of MTC Transformers, has developed a Level 2 (7.7 kW, 240V at 32A) inductive charging system that it plans to roll out on a commercial scale in 2011. The company recently received a $1.25-million grant from the Wythe County (Virginia) Joint Industrial Development Authority to conduct more research and testing on the system. Plug-ins such as the Volt and LEAF will be able to use the Evatran system with an adapter.
Equipped parking spaces include a Plugless Power parking block and a control console that interacts with and informs the user of the charging status. The parking block is installed on the ground at the front of the parking spot and self-aligns with the vehicle adapter. The control console can be purchased as a standalone tower or as a wall-mountable unit, and with backup J1772 plugs. Future control console models can include networking options and fee-based units.
The company says that it is in discussion with a number of vehicle OEMs.
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/07/evse-20100728.html#more
Equipped parking spaces include a Plugless Power parking block and a control console that interacts with and informs the user of the charging status. The parking block is installed on the ground at the front of the parking spot and self-aligns with the vehicle adapter. The control console can be purchased as a standalone tower or as a wall-mountable unit, and with backup J1772 plugs. Future control console models can include networking options and fee-based units.
The company says that it is in discussion with a number of vehicle OEMs.
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/07/evse-20100728.html#more
