Audi 2015 Annual Report Download - page 56

Audi has developed a wireless charging
station that easily and conveniently charges
e-tron models. The technology is expected
to be introduced in the market in 2017. A
charging plate communicates wirelessly and
automatically with the Audi e-tron when it
comes within range. For proper positioning,
the driver can see the precise location of
the floor plate in the display. Through the
electromagnetic induction field created
between the car and the floor plate, the
e-tron is charged immediately or at a
selected time. Next step : With piloted
parking, this is all performed via app.
Audi is creating synergies in electric
mobility. After they have been used in
e-tron models, high-voltage batteries from
the cars can be reused as a stationary
and temporary way to store renewable
energies. One pilot system is already in
operation ; plans call for further develop-
ments and possibilities for use. Applica-
tions include serving as peak power buers
and renewable supply for remote buildings.
This allows the used batteries to serve a
useful purpose in their second life, benefit-
ing the environment and the economic
eciency of electric mobility.
2ND LIFE ENERGY STORAGE
On the way to the Smart Factory, Logistics
employees in the future will no longer pick
the items needed from the shelves – instead,
the materials will come to them completely
by themselves on intelligent, networked
Automated Guided Vehicles. The goal :
optimizing storage space and im proving
productivity and process reliability. Employ-
ees will benefit from improved ergonomics
as well.
AUDI SUPERMARKET OF THE FUTURE
PHOTOS : AUDI AG, Tobias Sagmeister
AUDI
WIRELESS
CHARGING