1 Apr 2019

The New Zealand EV gurus charging a wireless future

From Nine To Noon, 10:07 am on 1 April 2019
The wireless power concept from a roadway to a vehicle (lighting a light) with John (left) and Grant (right)

The wireless power concept from a roadway to a vehicle (lighting a light) with John (left) and Grant (right) Photo: supplied

Do you like the idea of electric vehicles but are put off by the hassle of having to plug them in and the fear of running out of juice? University of Auckland professors Grant Covic and John Boys  might have the answer. They are experts in inductive power transfer technology which  make it possible for power to be transferred on the go and without cables.