Wireless charging: how range anxiety could be a thing of the past | Arun Ulahannan | Episode 06

Arun Ulahannan, Assistant Professor of Future Transport, joins Rebecca Jackson to talk about the future of electric vehicle charging – could the charge-as-you-drive roads shown in science fiction ever become a reality? They discuss of whole range of different potential wireless charging options, from charging pads for our taxis and buses, to dynamic charging on our motorways. They also explore the safety implications of wireless charging and whether range anxiety could finally be a thing of the past. All opinions expressed are those of the individuals. This is an IAM RoadSmart podcast. You can find out more about IAM RoadSmart here. To support their work with a donation, head to iamroadsmart.net/donate  Presented by Rebecca Jackson.  Produced by Kate White.  This is an Our Media Production.  Guest bio: Arun Ulahannan is Assistant Professor at the National Transport Design Centre (NTDC) at Coventry University. He completed a Master’s in Manufacturing Engineering at Warwick University. Following this he completed his Engineering Doctorate in Self-Driving Vehicles with Jaguar Land Rover and Warwick University. He is now leading research studies at the National Transport Design Centre, Coventry University, in electric vehicles, aviation and with the National Centre for accessible transport; working with disabled people to research new and more inclusive transport design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices