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25 Momentum-outfitted Jaguar I-PACE wireless charging taxis will be launched in Oslo, Norway.

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By: Mark Kane

Jun 25, 2020 at 8:22am ET

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Norway’s capital intends to replace all its conventional taxis with electric ones by Q1 2024 and one of the solutions to make it happen is high-power wireless charging, tested since 2019.

The latest chapter in the ‘ElectriCity’ project in Oslo will include a fleet of Jaguar I-PACE taxis, outfitted with Momentum Dynamics's wireless fast charging system.

In total, 25 I-PACE soon will be operated by Cabonline (NorgesTaxi AS), the largest taxi network in the Nordics, in partnership with charge point operator Fortum Recharge.

"A team of engineers and technicians from both Momentum Dynamics and Jaguar Land Rover were engaged to help in testing the solution, and Cabonline signed up to operate the fleet as part of Oslo’s ElectriCity programme."

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The plan is to install high-powered induction-charging bays (50-75 kW per single stand), and retrofit the cars with receiver pads so the taxis would be able to recharge quickly when waiting for the next order. At 50 kW, even just 5 minutes of charging adds 4 kWh and it does not require the driver to connect and disconnect the plug, which would be very inconvenient.

With multiple "hands-free" charges throughout the day, the range would be virtually unlimited 24/7 without prolonged fleet downtime. Wireless charging specialist, Momentum Dynamics, notes also that "huge bonus for wireless is that it is buried below ground, so cities can avoid unsightly charging ports that are prone to damage/wear/vandalism".

"For usage efficiency, Taxi drivers need a charging system that does not take them off route during their working hours. Multiple charging plates rated at 50-75 kilowatts each, are installed in the ground in series at pick-up-drop-off points. This allows each equipped taxi to charge while queuing for the next fare. The system, which uses no cables and situated below ground, requires no physical connection between charger and vehicle, engages automatically and provides on average 6-8 minutes of energy per each charge up to 50kW."

Jaguar I-PACE equipped with Momentum Dynamics' wireless charging

Jaguar I-PACE equipped with Momentum Dynamics' wireless charging

Overall, it may be a great idea to electrify all the high-mileage taxi cars using wireless charging.

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In 2025, all new passenger cars in Norway will have to be zero-emission anyway, so there is no turning back.

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JAGUAR I-PACE ELECTRIC TAXIS ON WORLD’S FIRST WIRELESS HIGH-POWERED CHARGING RANK

Thursday 25th June 2020, Whitley, UK – Jaguar Land Rover has agreed to support the City of Oslo with the world's first high-powered wireless taxis.

In a programme known as ‘ElectriCity’, the global vehicle manufacturer will join Nordic taxi operator Cabonline (NorgesTaxi AS), the region’s largest charge point operator Fortum Recharge, US technology developer Momentum Dynamics and the City of Oslo to build wireless, high-powered charging infrastructure for taxis in the Norwegian capital.

The project will be the first wireless high-powered charging system for electric taxis in the world and by providing a charging infrastructure model that can be implemented almost anywhere, it will help the rapid adoption of electric vehicles globally.

Fortum Recharge, who will be supporting the installation and electrification of the project, identified the need for a more efficient charging experience for taxi drivers in Oslo and enlisted the support of Momentum Dynamics in integrating the wireless charging infrastructure.

Jaguar Land Rover will provide 25 Jaguar I-PACE models to Cabonline, the largest taxi network in the Nordics. The brand’s performance SUV has been designed to enable Momentum Dynamic’s wireless charging technology, making it the ideal vehicle to drive the initiative. A team of engineers and technicians from both Momentum Dynamics and Jaguar Land Rover were engaged to help in testing the solution, and Cabonline signed up to operate the fleet as part of Oslo’s ElectriCity programme.

For usage efficiency, Taxi drivers need a charging system that does not take them off route during their working hours. Multiple charging plates rated at 50-75 kilowatts each, are installed in the ground in series at pick-up-drop-off points. This allows each equipped taxi to charge while queuing for the next fare. The system, which uses no cables and situated below ground, requires no physical connection between charger and vehicle, engages automatically and provides on average 6-8 minutes of energy per each charge up to 50kW. 

The taxi then receives multiple charges throughout the day on its return to the rank, maintaining a high battery state of charge and the ability to remain in 24/7 service without driving range restrictions.

The Oslo ElectriCity partnership is part of Jaguar Land Rover’s ambition to make societies healthier and safer, whilst reducing emissions. Delivered through relentless innovation to adapt its products and services to the rapidly changing world, the company’s focus is on achieving Destination Zero, a future of zero emissions, zero accidents and zero congestion.

Prof Sir Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover Chief Executive, said: “We’re extremely proud of our track record in electrification and we’re committed to making electric vehicles easier to own and use. The taxi industry is the ideal test bed for wireless charging, and indeed for high-mileage electric mobility across the board.

The inherently safe, energy efficient and high-powered wireless charging platform will prove critical for electric fleets, as the infrastructure is more effective than refuelling a conventional vehicle.  

We’re delighted to be part of ElectriCity and to continue to lead the field in electric vehicle technology. This is a great step forward to reaching our Destination Zero mission.”

Oslo will be the world’s first metropolitan area to install wireless, induction-based high-powered charging stations for electric taxis, in a bid to make its cab system emission free as early as 2024. Norway wants to go even further however and is mandating that all new cars sold in the country by 2025 are zero emission.

Arild Hermstad, the City of Oslo’s Vice Mayor for Environment and Transport, said: “We’re delighted to welcome private enterprises to help us to turn our vision into reality.

“As part of our commitment to reducing emissions by 95 per cent before 2030, we have put many exciting measures in place, but transport continues to be a key challenge. By improving infrastructure and providing better charging to the taxi industry, we are confident that by 2024 all taxis in Oslo will be zero emission. To reach our goal, the public sector, politicians and private enterprises must come together, as we do in this project.”

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