Chrysler Develops First In-Vehicle Wireless Charger

The idea of wireless charging has been the in-thing nowadays given that some upcoming smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy SIII which is rumored unconvincingly to be coming with that feature. On top of that, most wireless chargers that are around have been limited to charging within places like offices or at home where this is a lesser chance that would need a charger. Now however, Chrysler’s Mopar division has developed just an item which will charge phones wirelessly if the phones have been fitted with the custom case provided with the purchase of the system.

The mat which is to be placed at the bottom of the center console of the upcoming Dodge Dart automobile measures in at 8.27 x 9.5 x 3.25 inches. It will be able to charge a variety of smartphones or MP3 players wirelessly as long as they are fitted with the special case. Charging is said to begin the moment the vehicle starts. The in-vehicle wireless charging technology has been made available for $199.99 and that does not include installation. As mentioned above, it will be fitted with the Dodge Dart which is said to make it’s debut in 2013, with a space in the upcoming Dodge Dart that is set to hit dealerships in Q2 of 2012.