Tesla, a prominent player in the electric vehicle sector, is no stranger to patents, especially when it comes to innovative technologies. Now, a new patent for a wireless charging system is generating buzz, sparking speculation about its potential role in the highly anticipated robotaxi unveiling on October 10th.
The patent, filed earlier this year and published on September 6th, describes a wireless EV charging system designed to enhance both safety and efficiency. The filing, shared on X by @seti_park, emphasizes the system’s capability to estimate parameters related to a converter, ultimately optimizing wireless charging settings.
Tesla’s long-standing interest in wireless charging, combined with the timing of this patent’s publication, fuels speculation about its potential inclusion in the upcoming robotaxi design. The patent states, “The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for estimating one or more parameters associated with a converter to configure wireless charging setting for a wireless charging system.”
This isn’t the first time Tesla has garnered attention for its patents. Benzinga has previously highlighted patents filed by Tesla, including one focusing on rotating front seats in vehicles – another feature that could potentially be incorporated into the robotaxi design.
While the application of these patents remains uncertain and could be years away from implementation, the timing has investors closely monitoring Tesla’s progress leading up to the anticipated event next month. The event, scheduled to take place at a Warner Bros. Discovery studio lot in California, will showcase the company’s autonomous driving technology, generating excitement for live demonstrations of the robotaxi.
Tesla’s original plan to unveil the robotaxi on August 8th was delayed to accommodate a significant design change, as revealed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. “Requested what I think is an important design change to the front, and extra time allows us to show off a few other things,” he explained.
Tesla’s stock price has risen 6.6% on Thursday, reaching $242.25, within its 52-week trading range of $138.80 to $273.93. However, the stock has experienced a 2% decline year-to-date in 2024.
The event on October 10th promises to be a pivotal moment for Tesla, showcasing its latest advancements in autonomous technology, including potentially groundbreaking wireless charging solutions. With anticipation building for the unveiling of the robotaxi, all eyes are on Tesla as it prepares to take another leap forward in the electric vehicle and autonomous driving industries.
