Qualcomm Signs EV Wireless Charging Deal With Lumen Australia

Lumen Australia will develop, make and supply wireless electric vehicle charging (WEVC) systems based on Qualcomm’s Halo WEVC technology, under an agreement announced by the companies Friday. Lumen will include Halo technology in its product portfolio and commercialize WEVC systems for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, plus wireless charging infrastructure companies, they said. Qualcomm is providing Lumen a “comprehensive technology transfer” that will accelerate time to market with a "commercially and technically viable" WEVC system and support future improved WEVC designs, said Steve Pazol, Qualcomm general manager-wireless charging. The agreement also expands Qualcomm's network of automotive component suppliers in the Asia-Pacific market, he said.