Tesla advances wireless charging technology for vehicles

Tesla: Tesla is an American multinational company specializing in electric vehicles, energy storage, and autonomous driving technologies. It designs and manufactures passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and related infrastructure. The company recently advanced its wireless vehicle charging efforts through a new patent application focused on reliable foreign object detection in charging pads under varying temperatures. Patent Innovation: Tesla published a patent application detailing methods for detecting foreign objects on wireless charging pads by analyzing shifts in resonant frequencies to distinguish from temperature effects. Regulatory Progress: The FCC granted Tesla a waiver allowing use of ultra-wideband radio technology for precise vehicle positioning and wireless charging of its Cybercab robotaxi.