Inductive power transfer for automotive applications: state-of-the-art and future trends

Goal: The paper deals with the description of the development
status of the inductive power transmission for automotive application. This technology is, in fact, gaining the interest of electric vehicle manufacturers as an effective strategy to improve the market penetration of electric mobility. Starting from the origin of this technology, the paper presents an overview of the current state-of-the-art as well as the current research and industrial projects. Particular attention is devoted to the description of a prototypal system for the dynamic inductive power transmission. The goal is to extend the battery range by a fast partial recharging during the movement of the vehicle.