The further development and widespread adoption of electric mobility require powerful, efficient, and safe charging technologies. In addition to conductive charging systems, which are already well established in the market, inductive charging systems are increasingly becoming a focus of research. They enable wireless and automated charging of electric vehicles and thus offer a convenient and user-friendly alternative to conventional plug-in solutions.
Our research focus includes the development, optimization, and evaluation of innovative charging concepts, with particular emphasis on inductive and bidirectional charging systems. The following key challenges are at the center of our work:
- Practical application: Investigations into the technical feasibility and efficiency of inductive charging infrastructures for various use cases, including autonomous shuttle buses, taxi fleets, and public transport.
- System integration and grid connection: Development of bidirectional charging concepts that enable feeding energy back into the power grid (Vehicle-to-Grid, V2G) and allow electric vehicles to be used as decentralized energy storage systems.
- Efficiency enhancement and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Optimization of coil geometries, shielding systems, and power electronics to reduce energy losses and ensure compliance with limit values in public spaces.
- Functional safety and environmental compatibility: Investigation of EMC effects and development of protective measures to minimize health risks to humans and animals, particularly in realistic operating scenarios.
- System evaluation and standardization: Development of standardized measurement methods and test procedures for evaluating charging infrastructures with regard to efficiency, safety, and compliance with standards.
Our research is based on an interdisciplinary approach that combines simulation-based studies, experimental measurements, and field tests. Within various projects, we investigate innovative charging infrastructures under real-world conditions.
