The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity in electric vehicle (EV) inductive charging is driven by the global growth of EVs, increasing demand for convenience and autonomous charging, and growing importance of technologies such as dynamic and high-power wireless charging technologies.. In the last three years alone, there have been over 720,000 patents filed and granted in the automotive industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Electric vehicles in automotive: EV inductive charging. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which uses over one million patents to analyze innovation intensity for the automotive industry, there are 300+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.
EV inductive charging is a key innovation area in electric vehicles
EV inductive charging is a type of wireless charging technology used to supply power to EVs. It involves the transfer of electric power from a charging pad on the ground to a coil fitted under the car, using an electromagnetic field. The technology provides a convenient and safe way of charging EVs, eliminating the need for wires and plugs.
GlobalData’s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 100+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established automotive companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of EV inductive charging.
Key players in EV inductive charging – a disruptive innovation in the automotive industry
‘Application diversity’ measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.
‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of countries each patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.
Patent volumes related to EV inductive charging
Source: GlobalData Patent Analytics
Alstom is one of the leading patent filers in EV inductive charging. The company has introduced SRS ground-based recharging system for electric buses and also with NTL, the company has launched Aptis, a mobility solution, including dimensioning, charging options, road infrastructure, leasing and warranty options for vehicles. Some other key patent filers in this space include Arendals Fossekompani, Toyota and Proterra.
In terms of application diversity, Electric Road leads the pack, while The Boeing and BEUMER Group stood in the second and third positions, respectively. By means of geographic reach, Electric Road held the top position, followed by Nissan Motor and Sumitomo Heavy Industries.
To further understand the key themes and technologies disrupting the automotive industry, access GlobalData’s latest thematic research report on Electric Vehicles (EV).
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GlobalData’s Patent Analytics tracks patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
