Ford has filed a patent titled “Roadway Charging Coil Alignment and Monitoring” that suggests the automaker is exploring the concept of wireless inductive charging for moving vehicles, also known as dynamic wireless charging.
The patent discusses embedding inductive charging coils into road surfaces, enabling vehicles to charge wirelessly as they drive. The system would require vehicles’ receivers to align with a line of coils embedded in the road, and Ford proposes using ground-penetrating radar to ensure precise alignment.
While a patent application does not guarantee real-world implementation, the concept of in-motion wireless charging has been tested by other companies in the past.
