Wireless Power Transfer for Electric Vehicles and Electromagnetic Safety in the Human Body: A Review

Renjie You; Lei Liu; Lei Gao

doi:10.54691/rcdbtt58

Authors

Renjie You
Lei Liu
Lei Gao

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/rcdbtt58

Keywords:

Electric Vehicles (EVs); Wireless Power Transfer (WPT); Human Electromagnetic Safety.

Abstract

With the rapid development and expansion of the electric vehicle industry, wireless power transfer technology, as a critical and final component within the intelligent autonomous driving technology system, is seeing its significance and application prospects become increasingly prominent, attracting widespread attention from both society and industry. However, as this technology moves towards industrialization, the issue of human electromagnetic safety has emerged as a primary task and core challenge demanding urgent resolution. This paper aims to comprehensively summarize and analyze the latest developments in both wireless power transfer technology and human electromagnetic safety technology. It delves into the biological effects and potential impacts of prolonged human exposure to low-frequency electromagnetic fields. Furthermore, the paper provides a detailed analysis of the status of existing relevant standards and their scientific basis. Additionally, it offers a forward-looking perspective on the future development trends of the human electromagnetic safety industry, exploring how technological innovation and policy guidance can effectively safeguard public health and promote the safe and efficient application of wireless power transfer technology.

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