2.1.2. Semi Dynamic Charging

A further step is charging in idle positions or slow-driving sections, e.g., taxi stands, traffic light or traffic-calmed sectors, where conductive charging is ineffectual because of the short cycles. These sections can be equipped with switched IPT pads, which are enabled when the vehicles of customers cross these pads. The technology enables energy transfer in cars during waiting periods of conventional urban driving profiles. The benefits are higher ranges and no need of special charging points. Besides economic problems such as higher installation and maintenance costs compared to home based technology, new traffic scenarios have to be researched, evaluated, defined and coordinated with transport authorities [13,14].
