Chipmakers gearing up for on-board wireless charging

Smart phones are becoming an integral part of vehicle infotainment options, but this integration is putting a strain on the phone's battery. In-vehicle wireless charging is increasingly seen as a preferred solution, and the normally-reticent auto industry is moving quickly to bring the technology to market.

“The auto industry has been an early adopter,” said John Perzow, the Wireless Power Consortium's (WPC) Vice President of Market Development. “They've been faster than other infrastructure fields like hotels and restaurants.”