Photo: Daimler AG
The German manufacturer is set to solve yet another first world problem, because from 2014 it will introduce wireless charging features for smartphones and tablets in their cars.
The current integration of smartphones in Mercedes-Benz cars is standard on every model nowadays. Connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth, a smartphone can be used for calls, establish a connection to the cloud and enable the use of Mercedes-Benz apps – all by operating it using the multifunction steering wheel, voice control or turn/push controls.
It's all good and merry but, according to Mercedes-Benz, there is still the dreaded task of occasionally connecting the phone for recharging its battery. From 2014, this will no longer cause headaches for drivers of three-pointed star vehicles though, as the Germans will fit out their vehicles with wireless charging technology.
Mercedes-Benz will be using the Qi worldwide standard, defined by the Wireless Power Consortium for wireless charging of smartphones and tablets, based on the physical principle of electromagnetic induction.
It's all good and merry but, according to Mercedes-Benz, there is still the dreaded task of occasionally connecting the phone for recharging its battery. From 2014, this will no longer cause headaches for drivers of three-pointed star vehicles though, as the Germans will fit out their vehicles with wireless charging technology.
Mercedes-Benz will be using the Qi worldwide standard, defined by the Wireless Power Consortium for wireless charging of smartphones and tablets, based on the physical principle of electromagnetic induction.
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