Observed Signal · Oct 6, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: t3n · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Winduction's Wheel-Based Charging System for Electric Buses
The Swiss startup Winduction, an ETH Zurich spin-off, has developed a wireless charging system for electric buses that charges the battery via the wheels. The 'Wheel-based Induction' system places the receiving coils in the wheels, eliminating the large air gap between the road and the vehicle that previously reduced efficiency and increased heat loss in inductive charging. The system achieves over 90% efficiency, enabling buses to charge during short stops at stations, reducing battery size and costs. A key challenge is that standard tires contain steel belts that interfere with magnetic fields, so Winduction is partnering to develop steel-free tires, which are more expensive but offset by lower overall bus and infrastructure costs. The company's calculations show significant cost savings compared to overnight cable charging.
The article reports on a new wireless charging technology for electric buses by a small Swiss startup. While innovative, this is not directly related to the AdTech/MarTech industry, limiting its relevance and importance to our audience.
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- Winduction entwickelt kabelloses Ladesystem für E-Busse über die Räder.
- Das System erreicht eine Effizienz von über 90 Prozent.
- Normale Reifen enthalten Stahlgürtel, die das Magnetfeld stören.
- Winduction arbeitet mit Partnern an stahlfreien Reifen.
- Die Route Zürich Flughafen–Oerlikon benötigt zwei Ladeplatten auf 24 Stationen.
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