For the last few years, one of the coolest bits of e-bike tech I’ve seen didn’t involve more power, bigger…

  • litchralee@sh.itjust.works
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    12 days ago

    If time is of the essence, then wireless charging is even worse in comparison to wire conductors. Almost by definition, any stationary wireless charger laid into the ground is supplied by wires, so might as well have conductors all the way that are position-independent and free to use. A dangling USB C cable of any power capacity is going to be a more common standard for more people, while also being compatible with phones and other accessories.

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      12 days ago

      I’d still support wireless over a “dangling USB C cable”. Would take no time for someone to just walk by and vandalize the cable like they do with electric car chargers.