Future Improvements

There is a world of possibility and opportunity with wireless power transfer technologies. Future work concerns deeper analysis utilizing higher-frequencies, real-scale modeling of the system, new proposals attempting differing methodologies, and further increasing the quantity of coupling capacitor plates. With further time, funds, and development, our wireless electric vehicle charging roadway can be improved upon by:

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Performing additional tests

This includes miniaturization of electrical components to better fit higher power requirements and to further increase efficiency.

Perform varied tests at differing high frequencies.

Perform varied tests under differing alignment and distance conditions.

Perform varied tests with different plate material or plate design.

Apply implemented vehicle design model to real-scale vehicle model.

Utilizing sensors to control the road array

This includes tracking of the vehicle, allowing for traffic control, increasing power efficiency by reducing un-necessary electrical uptime, and tracking the vehicles to determine individual power consumption costs.

Including automation in the vehicle mechanics integrated into the software system. This would help in the control of variables in testing environments.

Improved Roadway Implementation

This includes improved accuracy in the design and implementation of the roadway dimensions as well as improved construction material. The vehicle would operate better if space was not a limitation in circuit design. Testing and results could potentially improve and be deemed more feasible if a 4x4, or a 5x5 block roadway was utilized instead of a 3x3. Additionally, instead of utilizing puzzle mats, as they provide large friction, a customized polyurethane could be potentially utilized.

Improving coupling capacitor plates by potentially reducing capacitor size, increasing capacitance, utilizing super capacitor technologies, utilizing a varied array capacitor design, or improving mis-alignment and distance capabilities.

Improved amplifier design, by extending the range of current voltage limitations and frequency limitations.

Improved impedance matching, by implementing capacitive, inductive, and resistive values with less variance in tolerance.

Improved AC high frequency generation utilizing more efficient circuitdesigns such as a class-E amplifier or a H-bridge inverter.

Improved Vehicle Implementation

Utilizing a guidance system, to stabilize current draw by reducing variance generated from vehicle and roadway collisions.

Utilizing printable PCB to minimize connections and provide sturdier construction of internal circuitry.

Utilizing a custom-tailored transformer to improve efficiency of power transfer.

Improved accuracy of measurement devices, including ammeter, voltmeter, digital multi-meter, and oscilloscope.

Implementation of an energy consumption sensor to determine exact quantities and limitations of vehicle DC battery supplies.

Implementing motors that have greater voltage operation limits to improve efficiency.