'TILER' is a new startup aiming to make the e-bike charging experience more seamless and intuitive. The TILER ecosystem does not require wires or adapters to be carried around with the rider, simplifying the public charging experience. Rather, TILER charges bikes parked on top of tiles, which give the company its name, wirelessly through the kickstand. Bikes need to be equipped with a special kickstand for this to work, but this is a one-time investment for the convenience of the wireless charging system.
TILER charging tiles could be placed a public bike rests and parking places, such as those outside of grocery stores or other popular venues, as this would allow commuters to simultaneously charge their bike while completing daily tasks. The TILER has not yet been deployed at scale, but early testing shows that the ecosystem is efficient when compared to deploying wired chargers.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Wireless Bike Charging
- TILER has created a wireless ecosystem for charging e-bikes through charging tiles.
- Seamless Charging Experience
- TILER aims to make e-bike charging more seamless and intuitive by eliminating the need for wires or adapters.
- Public Charging Infrastructure
- TILER's charging tiles can be placed in public bike parking places to provide a convenient charging solution for commuters.
Who This Affects Most
- Electric Bike
- TILER's wireless charging system provides an innovative opportunity for the electric bike industry.
- Smart City
- TILER's charging tiles can be placed throughout cities to create interactive and resourceful public spaces.
- Retail
- Retailers can offer TILER's charging tiles to attract e-bike riders to their stores for a convenient charging solution for their bikes while they shop.
