HaloIPT
Overview | Halo | Qualcomm.
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
HaloIPT emerged from technology developed at the University of Auckland, commercialized through its arm, Auckland UniServices. The company specialized in wireless charging technology for electric vehicles, specifically focusing on Inductive Power Transfer (IPT).
The core of HaloIPT's business was developing and licensing its wireless charging systems to the automotive industry. Their primary clients were automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company made a notable mark by supplying its induction charging technology for the Rolls-Royce Phantom Experimental Electric vehicle, the 102EX. It was also involved in a trial with Arup, fitting Citroën C1 electric vehicles with its wireless charging systems as part of a UK-based, low-carbon vehicle demonstrator project.
HaloIPT's product allowed electric vehicles to charge automatically when parked over a transmitter pad. This system distinguished itself by being able to transfer power efficiently over large gaps, tolerating parking misalignment, and functioning even when buried under surfaces like asphalt, ice, or water. The vision extended to dynamic in-motion charging, where transmitter pads embedded into roads would charge vehicles as they drive, addressing range anxiety and reducing the need for large, heavy batteries.
In November 2011, approximately 18 months after its launch, HaloIPT was acquired by Qualcomm. The entire HaloIPT team joined Qualcomm's European Innovation Development group in the UK to continue their work. The acquisition was intended to bolster Qualcomm's existing investments in wireless power technology and its patent portfolio. Subsequently, in February 2019, Qualcomm sold the assets associated with the former HaloIPT technology, known as Qualcomm Halo, to WiTricity, with Qualcomm becoming a minority shareholder in WiTricity.
Keywords: wireless vehicle charging, inductive power transfer, IPT, EV charging, electric vehicle infrastructure, Qualcomm Halo, Auckland UniServices, dynamic charging, wireless power transfer, automotive technology, EV technology, Rolls-Royce 102EX, Arup, vehicle-to-grid, smart charging, EV components, automotive supply, e-mobility, clean tech, transportation tech