Electric vehicles are raising some fundamental issues like where, when and how to recharge them but the advantage of using them is most important for the environment.
Hertz announced that it will be the first rental car company to implement wireless charging system for its electric vehicles fleet. The world’s largest rental car company is teaming up with Virginia-based Evatran, LLC to participate in the Plugless Power pilot program, known as the Apollo Launch Program, the first of its kind in the world.
Plugless Power is the first Electric Vehicle charging system on the market that offers a hassle-free method of wireless charging for electric vehicles. The system begins automatically charging the moment the Electric Vehicle is parked over the parking pad. Just park it and go. The user-friendly, wall-mounted user panel serves as a parking guide for optimal performance.
Besides Hertz, the three-month trial will also follow leaders from five other “high-profile commercial participants.” Participants in the program will provide feedback on functionality issues, daily usage routines, and so on about each electric vehicle.
Hertz will begin testing the wireless charging system once the installation process at the company corporate headquarters in New Jersey is complete, which is expected to be sometime this month. Plugless Power will be available for the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf for both fleet and home use by the end of 2012 with an estimated consumer price of $2,500.
