Port of Long Beach to install Induct EV recharging systems

ITS terminal at the Port of Long Beach (Photo: Induct EV)

Induct EV is to install its inductive EV chargers at the Port of Long Beach in California.

The company will set up five high-power wireless charging stations, each of which will be able to recharge cargo handling equipment while parked.

The wireless charging system provider installed similar hardware at APM Terminals in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey.

The project has been supported by port terminal operator International Transportation Service (ITS) at the Port of Long Beach.

ITS received a $3.3 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate ‘transformative’ charging technology solutions to meet the unique needs of medium- and heavy-duty EVs.

“We are proud to partner with the ITS team at the Port of Long Beach to help them realize their vision for a more efficient and environmentally friendly solution to power their fleet,” noted John F. Rizzo, president and CEO of Induct EV.

Induct EV ground assembly in operation in Wenatchee, WA (Photo: Induct EV)

“As more port facilities and freight terminals electrify their fleets, we expect to see wireless inductive charging play a leading role in the process.”

The grant is said to be the first of a two-phase funding program intended to demonstrate charging technologies or other business models that support deployment of medium- and heavy-duty EVs.

“ITS is committed to serving the communities where we do business, to provide our customers with innovative, high-quality services, and to protect the health of our workers and our environment,” said Kim Holtermand, CEO of ITS.

The wireless charging system uses inductive charging pads which are set in the ground. The in-ground pad is activated when in close to a pad located under the vehicle. Current systems from InductEV can deliver from 75 to 450 kW.

While negating the need to physically connect a charging cable to the vehicle (which the driver might not be permitted to do in some working environments), the wireless charging system also offers the potential for multiple shorter recharging sessions.