Momentum deploys wireless charging for CARTA

Momentum Dynamics says its 200 kW wireless charging system will allow the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority’s (CARTA) Shuttle Park to travel longer distances. The solution will charge buses automatically while loading and unloading passengers in south-eastern Tennessee. The roadway system recharges buses multiple times during the scheduled stops and allows them to complete another circulation loop, Momentum adds. Going forward, Momentum intends to install additional wireless charging
October 15, 2018 Read time: 1 min

8880 Momentum Dynamics says its 200 kW wireless charging system will allow the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority’s (CARTA) Shuttle Park to travel longer distances. The solution will charge buses automatically while loading and unloading passengers in south-eastern Tennessee.

The roadway system recharges buses multiple times during the scheduled stops and allows them to complete another circulation loop, Momentum adds.

Going forward, Momentum intends to install additional wireless charging systems in the US this year and make multiple installations in Europe in 2019.

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