A Nigerian-born researcher, Babatunde Soyoye, has made a major breakthrough in electric vehicle technology by developing a wireless charging system that could make charging faster, easier, and more efficient.
Soyoye, who is from Abeokuta, Ogun State, carried out the research at Tennessee Tech University in the United States, where he earned a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
In an interview with The PUNCH, he said his goal was to solve one of the biggest problems facing electric cars — charging efficiency.
“I wanted to explore how technology could help make EV batteries more efficient and accessible. This led me to focus on wireless charging and advanced battery management systems,” Soyoye said.
His work uses a special technology known as a CLLLC resonant network, which allows electric cars to be charged without using cables. Instead, energy is transferred through the air using magnetic fields created by transmitter and receiver coils.
“The innovative part of my research was the design of a novel layered DD coil. It improves the magnetic field coupling between the coils, reducing energy loss and making charging faster and more reliable,” he explained.
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According to Soyoye, the new system could help increase the adoption of electric vehicles by fixing the problem of slow and inconvenient charging stations.
“Improving speed, efficiency, and accessibility of EV charging will greatly affect mass adoption. Integrating renewable energy sources like solar-powered charging stations will be key to creating a truly sustainable ecosystem,” he said.
Soyoye’s findings have been published in top scientific journals and presented at respected conferences such as the IEEE Power and Energy Society and the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference.
He believes that his wireless charging technology, along with better battery systems and renewable energy, will help reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels.
“The future of electric vehicles is incredibly promising. My work could make charging easier for people everywhere and help make EVs more practical for daily use,” he said.
Soyoye says he is proud to be a Nigerian voice in the global technology space and hopes his work will inspire other young Nigerians to pursue careers in science and innovation.