WiTricity

WiTricity Powers First Wirelessly Charged Electric Pickup Truck

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

WATERTOWN, Mass., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity, a global leader in wireless EV charging, announced today that KG Mobility's all-new, all-electric Torres EVX Pickup will offer WiTricity-enabled wireless charging.

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  • WATERTOWN, Mass., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity , a global leader in wireless EV charging, announced today that KG Mobility's all-new, all-electric Torres EVX Pickup will offer WiTricity-enabled wireless charging.
  • "We are proud that WiTricity's technology has been selected by KG Mobility," said Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity.
  • "KG Mobility customers will soon discover that they will enjoy safe, reliable charging as soon as they park their car."
  • This option will be available beginning with the 2025 model year Torres EVX Pickup.

WiTricity Unveils First-Ever Wireless Charged LSV at CES

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

WATERTOWN, Mass., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity announces the launch of new wireless charging technology options for select E-Z-GO® products. WiTricity will display the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV (low-speed vehicle) introduced with wireless technology at CES and will be available beginning Summer 2024.

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  • WATERTOWN, Mass., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity announces the launch of new wireless charging technology options for select E-Z-GO® products.
  • WiTricity will display the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV (low-speed vehicle) introduced with wireless technology at CES and will be available beginning Summer 2024.
  • "No matter the size of the vehicle, owners of EVs are ready to ditch the plug," said Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity.
  • Wireless charging options will start being introduced on select E-Z-GO products in the summer of 2024.

WiTricity and ICON EV Unveil First-Ever Wirelessly Charged Electric Golf Carts at CES

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

and TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity and ICON EV announced today the launch of the 2024 ICON Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) featuring an industry-first option for wireless charging.

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  • and TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity and ICON EV announced today the launch of the 2024 ICON Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) featuring an industry-first option for wireless charging.
  • "The demand for wireless charging continues to grow, and we see this now with WiTricity's expansion into golf cars and LSVs," said Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity.
  • "We are proud to provide ICON EV customers the freedom to simply park and charge with wireless charging.
  • Availability on the ICON EV line of vehicles will begin in the summer of 2024.

WiTricity to Unveil Wireless Charging for Electric Golf Carts and New Automaker at CES

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

"Consumers have been unequivocal in their desire for wireless charging for EVs of all sizes," said Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity.

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  • "Consumers have been unequivocal in their desire for wireless charging for EVs of all sizes," said Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity.
  • "It's exciting to showcase the broad range of wireless charging solutions enabled by WiTricity, from new electric vehicles to the rapidly growing market of golf cars on both residential streets and courses.
  • Utilizing the same underlying wireless technology, WiTricity will unveil its wireless charging solution for golf cars which will be commercially available starting in the summer of 2024.
  • WiTricity will also demonstrate the future availability of wireless charging on an upcoming new vehicle from a South Korean automaker.

Thrive Appoints Kristina O’Connell as EVP, Global Marketing

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Thrive , a premier provider of Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Managed Services, proudly announced today that tech industry veteran Kristina O’Connell has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President, Global Marketing.

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  • Thrive , a premier provider of Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Managed Services, proudly announced today that tech industry veteran Kristina O’Connell has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President, Global Marketing.
  • O’Connell is a pivotal force in driving Thrive's commitment to global expansion and fortifying the company’s dominant position in the US, Europe, and Canada.
  • With a proven track record spanning over three decades in the tech industry, O’Connell brings to Thrive an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and expertise in brand development, creative innovation, and marketing strategy.
  • At F5 Networks, she led the company’s worldwide marketing and was instrumental in helping F5 pioneer the load-balancing market from startup through IPO to #1 in global market share.

MAHLE sets the global standard for wireless charging

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

wireless – charging of electric vehicles is much more convenient as there is no need to fiddle with cables or search for a charging station with a suitable plug.

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  • wireless – charging of electric vehicles is much more convenient as there is no need to fiddle with cables or search for a charging station with a suitable plug.
  • MAHLE has developed a positioning system that allows an electric vehicle to be simply, reliably and precisely aligned above the charging coil in the floor.
  • SAE International has now chosen the MAHLE positioning system as the global standard solution for wireless charging.
  • In terms of charging infrastructure, MAHLE has long relied on wireless charging, which is a convenient and promising alternative for electric vehicles.

Nagano Japan Radio Enters Alliance with WiTricity (USA) on Wireless Power Transmission Technology

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

WATERTOWN, Mass. and NAGANO, Japan, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity Corporation and Nagano Japan Radio announced today that Nagano Japan Radio has entered into a license agreement with WiTricity with the aim of developing and promoting wireless power transfer products for industrial use.

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  • and NAGANO, Japan, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity Corporation and Nagano Japan Radio announced today that Nagano Japan Radio has entered into a license agreement with WiTricity with the aim of developing and promoting wireless power transfer products for industrial use.
  • Wireless power transmission technology allows for the transmission of power without a physical connection between transmitter and receiver.
  • WiTricity's magnetic resonance technology safely transmits power with high efficiency over a distance, making it suitable for supplying and charging power to industrial electric devices.
  • Nagano Japan Radio will integrate WiTricity's wireless power transmission technology with its own wireless communication, power supply and coil winding technologies to commercialize industrial wireless charging systems.

WiTricity Brings Wireless Charging to AutoMobility Los Angeles

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Monday, November 13, 2023

WATERTOWN, Mass., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity, the pioneer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, will showcase its wireless EV charging technology at AutoMobility LA on November 16th, the media and industry day for the Los Angeles Auto Show. WiTricity will display a Ford Mustang Mach-E outfitted with the WiTricity Halo™ wireless charging receiver as part of a special focus on EV charging innovations, located in the South Terrace Exhibition area.

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  • WATERTOWN, Mass., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity, the pioneer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, will showcase its wireless EV charging technology at AutoMobility LA on November 16th, the media and industry day for the Los Angeles Auto Show.
  • WiTricity will display a Ford Mustang Mach-E outfitted with the WiTricity Halo™ wireless charging receiver as part of a special focus on EV charging innovations, located in the South Terrace Exhibition area.
  • "The promise of convenient wireless charging systems is now a reality, and we are excited to showcase our WiTricity Halo™ system at AutoMobility LA," said Amy Barzdukas, Chief Marketing Officer, WiTricity.
  • Wireless charging will be fully enabled and operational on the automaker's EV platform using the WiTricity Halo™ receiver and the WiTricity Halo™ 11kW charger.

Global Debuts for Lucid Gravity and Subaru, plus North American Reveals from Acura, Hyundai, Kia and more Highlight Media Day at 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show®

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global debuts for the all-new Lucid Gravity and a next-generation Subaru model kick off the day, with North American reveals and announcements from Acura, Hyundai and Kia as highlights of the press conference schedule for AutoMobility LA® at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show® annual media and industry gathering on November 16.

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  • Its technology is currently an aftermarket accessory, which has been outfitted on a number of Ford Mustang Mach E and Transit vans.
  • The WiTricity wireless charging represents a step forward in charging convenience and has the potential to increase the mass adoption of EVs.
  • At the 2023 LA Auto Show, Prosperity Market will debut its new solar-powered and electric trailer.
  • Following AutoMobility LA and held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the 116th Los Angeles Auto Show will run from November 17-26.

WiTricity Taps Denis Murphy as Chief Financial Officer to Help Propel Global Expansion

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity , a leader in wireless EV charging, recently appointed Denis Murphy as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity , a leader in wireless EV charging, recently appointed Denis Murphy as its new Chief Financial Officer.
  • This addition to the executive team comes as the company ramps up product manufacturing on a global scale.
  • Murphy brings over 25 years of financial leadership experience across various industries, including technology and software.
  • Prior to WiTricity, Murphy served as the Chief Financial Officer for Noble, a global technology-enabled supply chain management company in the aerospace and defense industry, where he played a central role in building a track record of profitable growth.