WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, today announced an intellectual property licensing agreement with Anjie Wireless, a China-based automotive Tier 1 supplier. Under the terms of the agreement, Anjie Wireless will license WiTricity’s patented magnetic resonance technology and industry-leading designs to develop and commercialize highly efficient wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging systems for sale to leading carmaker brands in the China market.
Most global automakers are expanding vehicle electrification in their product roadmaps. Making vehicle charging a convenient, seamless and efficient process is a top priority for accelerating EV adoption (in China and abroad), and a critical component of autonomous vehicle deployment. WiTricity’s DRIVE 11 system, based on the company’s patented magnetic resonance technology, operates at 11kW of power and at an efficiency that matches or exceeds most conventional plug-in chargers.
China is pushing toward an all-electric vehicle future, and officials predict that a complete ban on gas-powered automobiles will happen by 2040. Chinese consumers are already adopting EVs in large numbers and are on track to purchase more than one million by the end of 2018. A recent McKinsey report claims that China now has a larger EV market – primarily Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) – than Europe and the United States combined.
Anjie Wireless was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Suzhou Anjie Technology Co., Ltd. to capture the opportunities that the booming global EV market will present. Anjie Wireless will develop, manufacture and sell vehicle components and charging infrastructure systems for wireless charging. The parent company is a diversified manufacturer of high value-added materials and components for automakers and consumer electronics companies.
As standardization is critical to large scale deployment of wireless charging, WiTricity is actively involved in the Chinese EV ecosystem through its work with the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) and China Energy Council (CEC) to develop the “GuoBiao standard” (GB standard), meaning “national standard,” for wireless EV charging.
“The market for EVs is growing rapidly in China, and we look forward to a strong partnership with WiTricity that will enable us to provide the most streamlined and efficient charging experience for carmakers and EV owners,” said John Wang, chairman and president, Suzhou Anjie Technology and Anjie Wireless.
“China is a leading force in EV innovation and adoption, and we are proud to partner with Anjie Wireless to build on the country’s EV momentum,” said Alex Gruzen, CEO, WiTricity. “Anjie Wireless is well positioned to be a leading Tier 1 supplier and will help expand wireless EV charging in China and accelerate consumer EV adoption.”
About Anjie Wireless
Anjie Wireless is a company focusing on
the application, development and manufacture of wireless power transfer
devices. Under its mission, “make life wire-free by continuous
innovation,” Anjie Wireless aims to be a one-stop provider of wireless
charging solutions for customers in various industries. To better
support the development, Anjie Wireless has made a significant
investment in its test lab and instruments. Anjie Wireless will further
invest about US $80 million in a new wireless power transfer park with
95,000m2 building area, to establish the largest wireless
power transfer R&D and manufacturing base and customer experience center
in China. With the cooperation of WiTricity, a pioneer in wireless power
transfer over distance, Anjie Wireless will enhance its strength to
better support OEMs in the wireless charging application for electric
vehicles.
About WiTricity
WiTricity develops solutions to enable
wireless power transfer over distance using its patented magnetic
resonance technology. WiTricity works with top global carmakers and Tier
1 suppliers to deploy magnetic resonance solutions, helping realize a
future of transportation that is electrified, shared and autonomous. See
how WiTricity makes EV charging easy. Get
to know WiTricity.
WiTricity is working with major automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to bring the next generation of wireless EV charging to a commercial reality. Licensing agreements have been announced with Anjie Wireless, Toyota, Delphi, TDK, IHI, Shindengen, Daihen and BRUSA. WiTricity is also collaborating directly with leading carmakers to drive global standards for wireless charging systems. Standards initiatives the company is involved in include the SAE International, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), STILLE, China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC), China Electricity Council and Chinese Electric Power Research Institute (CEPRI).
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