Powering the wireless charging revolution
Join Professor Grant Covic to hear about the global efforts being undertaken to support the wireless charging of modern transport systems, and the University of Auckland’s role in developing this technology. Over the past three decades, the University has pioneered and led the global development of many wireless power systems that are now commonplace in industry and homes around the world. Together with industry partners, the University has produced revolutionary systems in lighting, materials handling, cleanroom industries and electric vehicles.
In this talk, Grant will begin by reflecting on the early work and challenges that helped pave the way for much of today's wireless charging technology. He will also discuss how we are addressing the need to create cost-effective, standardised systems to enable a truly electrified interoperable transport fleet.
Bio
Professor Grant Covic began working on resonant inductive power transfer in the mid-1990s and by the mid-2000s was leading research focused on automatic guided vehicle systems and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. A co-founder of HaloIPT, Grant currently consults on wireless power to various industries, while also directing a government-funded research programme on stationary and dynamic wireless charging of EVs within the road. He has received the Prime Minister’s Science Prize, among other awards, for his work.
Event
8:00pm @Good George North Wharf, 1 Jellicoe Street, North Wharf, Auckland 1010
Also speaking at this location at 6:30pm is Alexandra Allen-Franks
Venue Note: The venue will be offering a limited menu on the night for Raising the Bar guests. If you're wanting to order from their full menu, please reserve a table with the restaurant to dine before your Raising the Bar talk.
