DEVELOPMENT OF ULTRA-FAST HIGH POWER CC RECHARGING SYSTEMS AND CONTACTLESS RECHARGING SYSTEMS

The possibility to make fast charges at scheduled intervals, to be performed at stops and/or stations located at the terminals, indefinitely extends the autonomy of electric vehicles for public service, even with a battery 3-4 times smaller than traditional ones. The necessary power is 2-3 times greater than those available (50 kW) in commercial systems thus enabling the introduction of dual-use inverters, for traction and for charging.

"Contactless" charging can be used in car parking areas and is easier to use and less subject to weather than regular charging stations, (in addition to lower risk of vandalism). Also in this case the size of the battery can be considerably reduced, facilitating the Opportunity Charging and contributing to the diffusion of electric and hybrid vehicles "with extended autonomy in electric only" (plug-in).