Autolane and Hevo partner on AV wireless charging

Autolane and Hevo have announced a partnership to integrate wireless charging into autonomous vehicle operations, with commercial trials planned for 2026. The companies say the collaboration will enable autonomous fleets to charge during dwell time without human intervention, targeting delivery, logistics, and rideshare applications.

Autolane develops what it describes as a “curbside operating system” that orchestrates autonomous vehicle pickups, deliveries, and rideshare across retail, logistics, and mobility hubs. Hevo provides wireless charging hardware and fleet management software. The integrated platform will allow autonomous vehicles to navigate to designated hubs, complete tasks, and charge wirelessly.

The 2026 trials will use commercially available electric vehicle platforms equipped with Hevo’s wireless charging hardware. The companies say they plan to expand into additional US markets and deploy across retail hubs, last-mile delivery centres, campus mobility systems, and mixed-use commercial properties.

In a statement, Ben Seidl, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Autolane, said: “Charging has been one of the last remaining manual steps in autonomous operations. Integrating Hevo’s wireless charging into that workflow means AVs can now complete their missions and recharge without human involvement.”

Jeremy McCool, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hevo, added: “Autonomous commerce requires autonomous charging. Launching these commercial trials is just the beginning. We are building a scalable blueprint for autonomous charging across multiple vehicle platforms and geographies.”

Source: PR Newswire