- This program marks the beginning of a pioneering partnership
between WiTricity and International Transportation Service (ITS) at
the Port of Long Beach
- WiTricity and ITS pilot program features the first Ford
E-Transit equipped with WiTricity's wireless charging
technology
- Showcased at ACT Expo: WiTricity will showcase the Ford
E-Transit with enhanced wireless charging capability in booth
#1200
WATERTOWN, Mass. and LONG BEACH, Calif., May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity, the leader in wireless electric
vehicle charging, and International Transportation Service LLC
(ITS) are launching a first-of-its-kind pilot program at the Port
of Long Beach.
The six-month program will test the effectiveness and efficiency
of WiTricity's patented wireless charging technology in real-world
conditions.
This initiative will allow ITS to assess the effect of wireless
charging on operational costs as it electrifies its
light-duty fleet. It also highlights two significant firsts: the
first wirelessly charged Ford E-Transit using WiTricity technology,
and the first collaboration between WiTricity and ITS showcasing
WiTricity's Halo™ wireless EV charging system in a practical fleet
setting.
WiTricity's wireless chargers will power a portion of ITS's
light-duty fleet, which is used for transporting staff and visitors
around the busy terminal. The data collected will guide ITS
as it moves forward with plans to fully electrify its light-duty
fleet.
WiTricity's technology allows EVs to be charged simply by
parking over a charging pad, offering the same speed and efficiency
as a standard Level 2 plug but with enhanced convenience,
reliability, and safety.
WiTricity will be featuring the Ford E-Transit with wireless
charging capability at the ACT show in booth #1200, providing an
opportunity for industry professionals to see the technology
firsthand.
"The International Transportation Service pilot program will
yield meaningful real-world data on the benefits of our wireless
charging for fleets," said Joe Benz,
CEO of WiTricity. "Our WiTricity Halo™ wireless EV charging
platform unlocks significant potential for commercial deployments,
offering seamless, efficient charging that improves safety, reduces
costs, and optimizes workflow. This pilot program is a great first
step to help ITS minimize the total cost of ownership of
electrifying its fleet."
"The San Pedro gateway has seen
dramatic changes in the container market, customer behavior, modal
shifts, and regulatory environment over the last few years," said
ITS CEO Kim Holtermand. "Throughout
these changes, ITS has continuously invested in equipment, systems,
and people to offer agile, solution-focused, and greener services
to our customers across the supply chain."
WiTricity is the pioneer in wireless charging for electric
vehicles, leading the development and implementation of magnetic
resonance technology across both passenger and commercial vehicles.
The company's extensive patent portfolio is critical to the global
EV wireless charging standards ratified by SAE, ISO, and GB.
WiTricity's technology is indispensable for the wireless charging
of various products, from consumer electronics to micro-mobility
and robotics.
International Transportation Service (ITS) has been a leader in
reducing air pollution associated with port-related operations
since 2006. Even before the San Pedro Bay ports adopted their
original Clean Air Action Plan, ITS was the first container
terminal operator to sign a full 20-year green lease with the Port
of Long Beach, leading the way for
ships calling at the Port of Long
Beach to run on electricity at berth, using renewable fuels
to power container yard equipment, and accelerating turnover of
cargo handling equipment to the cleanest available technologies.
ITS' commitment to greening its operations now extends to
investment in the latest hybrid drive technology to power its
rubber-tired gantry cranes and most recently the extension of its
light-duty fleet to include the Ford E-Transit.
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