Airports

Wireless charging infrastructure supports airport decarbonization by reducing emissions from both vehicle operations and battery manufacturing. While electrification eliminates tailpipe emissions from diesel-powered ground support equipment, wireless charging also enables vehicles to operate with significantly smaller batteries through frequent opportunity charging.

Key environmental benefits include:

• Reduced battery manufacturing carbon footprint: Smaller batteries require fewer raw materials and generate fewer CO₂ emissions during production.
• Lower vehicle weight: Reduced battery capacity can improve energy efficiency and decrease overall energy consumption.
• Continuous opportunity charging: Vehicles receive energy throughout their operating routes, reducing reliance on oversized battery packs.
• Accelerated decarbonization: Airports can electrify a wider range of ground support vehicles while minimizing lifecycle emissions.
• Renewable energy compatibility: Wireless charging infrastructure is designed to be compatible with renewable energy and energy storage systems.

As a result, airports can reduce transportation-related emissions while lowering the environmental impact of fleet electrification.

Yes. Electreon’s wireless charging system supports both new vehicle integration and retrofit programs through modular receivers that can be installed across a wide range of electric Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and airport fleet vehicles. Retrofit is currently suitable for vehicles with high-voltage batteries (typically 300–800V*), while most legacy GSE use lower voltage battery systems (up to 100V) and may require vehicle replacement or electrification upgrades.

Key benefits include:

• Modular receivers: Receiver configurations can be tailored to the power requirements of different vehicle types.
• Broad GSE compatibility: The system is designed to be integrated into baggage tow tractors, service vehicles, maintenance fleets, and other airport ground equipment.
• Airport fleet electrification: Wireless charging can also support perimeter security vehicles, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) sweepers, and passenger shuttle buses operating across the airport campus.
• Hands-free charging: Vehicles are designed to charge automatically while parked, queued, or operating on designated routes, eliminating manual plug-in procedures.
• Future-ready infrastructure: Multiple vehicle types can share the same wireless charging network.

As a result, airports can electrify diverse fleets while simplifying charging operations and maximizing vehicle availability across the tarmac.

*Figures reflect specific project or test conditions; results may vary by site, vehicle integration, and deployment configuration.

Wireless charging improves airport shuttle and terminal bus operations by enabling uninterrupted 24/7 operations through continuous opportunity charging. By installing wireless chargers at passenger pick-up and drop-off locations, such as arrivals areas, terminals, and long-term parking areas, vehicles can recharge automatically during natural dwell times without disrupting service.

Key benefits include:

• Opportunity charging: Vehicles receive frequent energy top-ups during routine passenger loading and unloading.
• Uninterrupted 24/7 operations: Continuous charging throughout the day reduces the need for dedicated charging breaks.
• Higher fleet utilization: More time in service means vehicles spend less time waiting to recharge.
• Reduced fleet size requirements: Increased vehicle availability can reduce the number of shuttle buses needed to maintain service levels.
• Minimal operational downtime: Charging is designed to occur automatically without drivers handling cables or connectors.

As a result, airports can maximize fleet efficiency while delivering reliable passenger transportation across the airport campus.

Wireless charging resolves airport space and grid constraints by embedding charging infrastructure beneath existing pavement rather than requiring dedicated charging bays. Multiple vehicles share the same underground assets, eliminating the 1:1 charger-to-vehicle ratio that conventional charging demands. On the grid side, opportunity charging distributes energy demand throughout the operating day rather than concentrating it in overnight charging windows, reducing peak loads and helping airports avoid costly grid capacity upgrades.

Key benefits include:

• Real-estate preservation: The underground system requires no space-consuming plug-in charging stations or charging cables, helping airports maximize valuable space in operational areas.
• Shared charging infrastructure: Multiple vehicles can use the same charging assets, increasing infrastructure utilization.
• Automatic charging: Vehicles can receive energy during routine stops and dwell times without manual intervention.
• Reduced peak power demand: Charging is distributed across time and location, creating a smoother load profile.
• Grid upgrade avoidance: Lower peak demand can reduce strain on electrical infrastructure and minimize the need for costly capacity upgrades.

As a result, airports can electrify larger fleets while preserving valuable operational space, optimizing energy use, and reducing infrastructure costs.

Yes. Electreon’s wireless charging infrastructure is designed to withstand the demanding conditions of airport operational surfaces, including heavy Ground Support Equipment (GSE) equipped with high-voltage (300–800V*) battery systems, shuttle buses, and service vehicles. The charging coils are embedded beneath the asphalt or concrete surface, where they are protected from traffic, weather, and physical impacts.

Key durability features include:

• Protected underground infrastructure: Copper segment coils are encased in durable protective polymers and installed below the pavement surface.
• Heavy-load endurance testing: Independent testing subjected the infrastructure to 16-ton* axle loads using heavy-vehicle simulators.
• Proven long-term durability: More than 30,000* load passes verified the system’s performance under repeated heavy traffic conditions.
• Zero structural impact: Testing confirmed no degradation in pavement quality, durability, or structural integrity.

As a result, airports can deploy wireless charging infrastructure without compromising the performance or lifespan of critical operational surfaces.

*Figures reflect specific project or test conditions; results may vary by site, vehicle integration, and deployment configuration.

Wireless energy is a key enabler of true autonomy in airport logistics because it removes the human-in-the-loop required to connect and disconnect charging equipment. By automating the charging process, autonomous vehicles can be designed to operate and recharge independently, supporting fully automated airport workflows.

Key benefits include:

• True autonomy: Vehicles are designed to charge automatically without manual intervention, enabling end-to-end autonomous operations.
• No human-in-the-loop: Autonomous fleets do not depend on drivers or ground personnel to manage charging sessions.
• AGVS integration: Wireless charging can be integrated directly into Autonomous Ground Vehicle Systems (AGVS) operating across airport logistics environments.
• Continuous operation: Vehicles receive opportunity charging during routine stops and dwell times, maximizing fleet availability.
• Proven OEM partnerships: Electreon has partnered with AV OEMs, including ATLoS, to integrate wireless charging into autonomous industrial logistics vehicles.

As a result, airports can accelerate the transition to autonomous logistics while improving operational efficiency, reliability, and fleet utilization.