i-Pace electric joins high-tech taxi rank

25 June 2020 | David Young

Jaguar is participating in 'ElectriCity' - a project building a wireless, high-powered charging infrastructure for taxis in the Norwegian capital

i-Pace electric on high-tech taxi rank

In the programme Jaguar Land Rover joins Nordic taxi operator Cabonline (NorgesTaxi AS), the region's largest charge point operator Fortum Recharge, US technology developer Momentum Dynamics and the City of Oslo to build wireless, high-powered charging infrastructure for taxis in the Norwegian capital.

The project will be the first wireless high-powered charging system for electric taxis in the world and by providing a charging infrastructure model that can be implemented almost anywhere, it will help the rapid adoption of electric vehicles globally.

Fortum Recharge, who will be supporting the installation and electrification of the project, identified the need for a more efficient charging experience for taxi drivers in Oslo and enlisted the support of Momentum Dynamics in integrating the wireless charging infrastructure.

Jaguar Land Rover will provide 25 Jaguar I-PACE models to Cabonline. The SUV has been adapted to enable Momentum Dynamic's wireless charging technology.

For usage efficiency, Taxi drivers need a charging system that does not take them off route during their working hours. Each taxi can charge while queuing for the next fare. The system, which uses no cables and situated below ground, requires no physical connection between charger and vehicle, engages automatically and provides on average 6-8 minutes of energy per each charge up to 50kW.

The Oslo ElectriCity partnership is part of Jaguar Land Rover's ambition to make societies healthier and safer, whilst reducing emissions. Delivered through relentless innovation to adapt its products and services to the rapidly changing world, the company's focus is on achieving Destination Zero, a future of zero emissions, zero accidents and zero congestion.

Prof Sir Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover Chief Executive, said: "We're extremely proud of our track record in electrification and we're committed to making electric vehicles easier to own and use. The taxi industry is the ideal test bed for wireless charging, and indeed for high-mileage electric mobility across the board.

Source: Jaguar Land Rover