A Dual Mode Electric Transportation (DMET) system is under development in which energy is electromagnetically transferred from a powered roadway to moving vehicles. Energy from the roadway can be used for high-speed, long-range travel and for replenishing energy stored in the vehicle in batteries or flywheels. The stored energy is then available for short-range travel off the powered highway network. The power coupling between roadway and vehicle is functionally similar to a transformer. A source is embedded in the roadway flush with the surface. When the vehicle's pickup is suspended over the source, energy is magnetically coupled through the clearance air gap between pickup and roadway source. The electromagnetic coupling mechanism was extensively studied through computer models, circuit analyses, and by tests of a full-size physical prototype. The results of these tests are described. (ERA citation 03:031293)


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Inductive Power Coupling for an Electric Highway System


    Contributors:
    J. G. Bolger (author) / F. A. Kirsten (author) / L. S. Ng (author)

    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Inductive power coupling for an electric highway system

    Bolger, J.G. / Kirsten, F.A. / Ng., L.S. | Tema Archive | 1978


    Testing a prototype inductive power coupling for an electric highway system

    Bolger, J.G. / Ng, L.S. / Turner, D.B. et al. | Tema Archive | 1979


    Inductive power transfer to highway vehicles

    Choudhury,P. / Dawson,G.E. / Eastham,A.R. et al. | Automotive engineering | 1989


    Inductive Power Transfer to Highway Vehicles

    Eastham, A. R. / Dawson, G. E. / Parker, J. H. et al. | SAE Technical Papers | 1989


    Highway mileage non-inductive and unattended charging system

    HE GUIXIONG / PAN MINGKUN / HU XIN et al. | European Patent Office | 2024

    Free access