Toyota to introduce wireless device charging in future model
Considering how many of us by now have already jumped onto the smartphone bandwagon, so much so that it isn’t a bandwagon any longer, we’re all keenly aware that why these are surely some very useful pieces of technology because of the features they offer, the same reasons make them run out of juice rather quickly.
As such car chargers have always been a must-have to the smartphone-dependent individual – thankfully he or she would’ve most likely already be used to this since their laptop used to be the one needing to be charged while on road trips.
This is obviously convenient, but having cables and chargers lying around isn’t something of a goal for most drivers, but it would appear that Toyota North America is planning to do something about that.
They’ve announced that the 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited will be the very first vehicle in the world to offer in-car wireless phone charging ability.
The new Toyota’s in-console Qi wireless charging system will allow all Qi-enabled mobile phones and devices to be charged. The charging pad is integrated into the car’s ‘electronic bin’ sliding lid.
Qi is a global standard for wireless power and charging so this allows absolutely any Qi-enabled device to be charged on the pad by simply placing it on the pad – this is independent of the device’s brand or manufacturer. The charging pad won’t be on all the time, it can be easily switched on and off via a switch found inside the ebin.
However what is one to do if his or her device isn’t Qi-enabled? Well Toyota found it relevant to mention that those devices that do not come with Qi wireless charging capabilities can be made compatible with the use of an aftermarket case or backing.
