Qualcomm is developing a "Halo" system powered from the ground to running EVs

If there is a point that the electric vehicle "EV" that runs by electricity is closer than the conventional car, it means "little of the charging facility" and the resulting "concern about gas shortage (electricity shortage)" . In order to extend cruising distance, it is necessary to load a larger battery, but by packing heavy batteries, the efficiency gets worse. In order to solve such a dilemma, Qualcomm is developing a system that supplies power from the equipment embedded in the ground towards the vehicle "Halo"is.

You never have to charge your electric car again with these roads of the future
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Road where the device is embedded in the middle of the road somehow. This is the site where Qualcomm's "Halo" is being tested.


When the lid is removed, the device is brisily inside.


Halo uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to send power for running and charging from the road to EV.


Halo can send up to 20 kilowatts of power to the vehicle.


This will reduce the need to stop by somewhere for charging even on long drives.


Halo can also send power to vehicles running at speeds as high as the highway.


Also, you can send power to two at the same time.


By using a mechanism that feeds from the road, it becomes possible to reduce the capacity of the battery installed in the vehicle ... ...


It is possible to lower the vehicle price. Especially, in the case of EV, there are cases where the battery price alone exceeds 1 million yen, so it can be said that reduction of the battery directly leads to lower price of the vehicle.


It also makes it possible to reduce waste generated during manufacturing.


Qualcomm licenses Halo's technology.


The reason for this is to promote the practical application of other companies using technology.


And it is so that the EV drivers can drive long distances without concern for the rest of the electricity.


Even in Qualcomm's Japanese site, content about Halo is posted.

Qualcomm Halo | Qualcomm
https://www.qualcomm.co.jp/products/halo

In addition, at Qualcomm's global site, you can read detailed English commentary.

Features | Halo | Qualcomm
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/halo/features

On YouTube, it is possible to see the vehicles and the power supply actually carrying Halo.

Qualcomm Halo - A Day in the Life of an Engineer - YouTube