Wireless Power Transfer and Super-rapid Charging Open Up the Future
Focusing on “wireless power charging” and “ultra-rapid charging” as next-generation charging technologies that will dramatically increase the convenience and efficiency of EVs, this report describes the latest trends and future vision of these technologies.

1. Challenges in recharging infrastructure and the need for technological innovation for the spread of EVs
2. Basic principles and challenges of wireless power transfer (WPT) for EVs
3. Current status of WPT development and commercialization, and examples of commercialization
4. Technology trends and issues of super-rapid charging (HPC) for EVs
5. Advances in battery output and thermal control technologies for HPC
6. Trends in deregulation of WPT and HPC in Japan

Wireless power transfer enables non-contact charging while parked and power transfer while driving, greatly reducing the time and effort required for charging.
Currently, technological development to improve efficiency and reduce costs is advancing, and practical application is imminent.

On the other hand, ultra-rapid recharging is a technology that enables long-distance driving in less than five minutes, and the key is the fusion of next-generation batteries and high-power recharging infrastructure.
The technical issues and the roadmap to social implementation will be discussed, and the realization of a sustainable mobility society will be looked at.