IHI and
WiTricity Sign Long-Term Collaboration Agreement for Wireless Charging
(April 25, 2012) In response
to growing market demand for wireless charging systems for electric vehicles
and industrial systems, IHI Corp. of Tokyo, Japan has entered into a long-term
collaboration and commercialization agreement with WiTricity Corporation of
Watertown, Massachusetts.
As a result
of this agreement, IHI is licensed by WiTricity to manufacture and supply
wireless charging systems for automotive and industrial applications on a
global basis. In addition, the companies will collaborate to accelerate the
development of the technology, and to promote international standards for
wireless charging systems.