ORNL Achieves

with World’s Highest Power Density

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have achieved the world's highest power density for wireless charging in light-duty passenger EVs.

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Unprecedented Power and Efficiency

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Revolutionary Wireless Charging Technology

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Future Implications and Applications

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