Autolane, HEVO to Build Wireless Charging for Autonomous Commerce

Autolane is developing an "air traffic control" system for autonomous vehicles, tackling the critical "last fifty feet" of the journey in retail and commercial locations. The company's OpenCurb platform uses a combination of hardware and software to manage AV arrivals, parking, and order handoffs, aiming to reduce curbside pickup times by as much as 50%. The company has already deployed its technology at major shopping centers in Texas and California, including properties owned by Simon. In late 2025, Autolane secured $7.4 million in funding to expand its infrastructure for both autonomous delivery vehicles and ride-hailing services. HEVO's wireless charging technology, which will be integrated into Autolane's system, uses a ground-based power station to transmit energy to a receiver on the vehicle. The system is designed to be seamless for autonomous vehicles, with an app that can assist in vehicle alignment for charging. HEVO's technology boasts a grid-to-battery efficiency of up to 95% and complies with SAE and UL wireless charging standards. This partnership aims to create a fully automated workflow where autonomous vehicles can recharge during their dwell time without any human intervention. Joint commercial trials are set to begin in 2026 to validate the integrated system, which includes automated docking and charging managed by Autolane's mission planning engine. The collaboration is tapping into the rapidly growing autonomous last-mile delivery market, which was valued at over $20 billion in 2024. Projections estimate the market will grow significantly, with some forecasts predicting it will reach over $200 billion by the early 2030s. Beyond logistics, HEVO is also working with major automaker Stellantis to integrate wireless charging into passenger electric vehicles, with plans for inclusion in up to seven new EV platforms between 2027 and 2028.