"Even as the automotive industry hurtles toward meeting more immediate challenges, a team of electrical engineering students at Stanford University has taken a decidedly more futuristic approach.
Under the direction of Prof. Shanhui Fan, they are among those who have envisioned dynamic charging of a vehicle — sending power to a moving car using transmitting devices either along the roadway or embedded in it.
So far, the Stanford researchers have been able to send consistent power to a moving light bulb.
The team’s vision is very much blue-sky, Professor Fan allowed; he wouldn’t even guess a date for commercial real-world dynamic charging.
'We are in our labs pushing for higher power levels,' said Professor Fan, who drives a Prius. 'Maybe we can get a prototype going in a few years.'"
For Electric Cars Without a Plug, Thank Tesla (the Scientist) - Stephen Williams - The New York Times - May 31, 2018
