Oil prices keep rising — but here’s how a small efficiency gain can deliver big savings… and what it could mean for the future.
- Michael Alexander
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
Right now, the Strait of Hormuz carries 20–25% of global seaborne oil and nearly 90% of Asia’s oil supply. The Philippines imports 95–98% of its crude oil from the Middle East, so every spike pushes diesel prices higher — often toward ₱100+ per liter — adding real burden to tricycle drivers and families.
Super Volt’s Pasig River Pilot delivers 94–96% end-to-end efficiency for dynamic wireless charging — even while the vehicle is moving. Compare that to:
Typical wired DC fast chargers: 88–92%
Many other dynamic wireless systems: 80–90%
Traditional diesel/gasoline tricycles: only 25–35%
The gap between 88% and 96% efficiency is just 8 percentage points, but it delivers roughly 9% more usable energy to the battery for the same electricity from the grid.
For 1,800 light EVs (mostly 4.4 kWh e-trikes + up to 20 kWh delivery pods) on the 16 km bidirectional Pasig River Pilot:
This could displace the equivalent of 9,000–11,000 liters of diesel/gasoline per day — or roughly 3.3 to 4 million liters per year of imported fuel.
That means millions of pesos saved annually on fuel imports and significantly lower daily operating costs for drivers.
If that amount of gas money saved sounds impressive from just one urban corridor… imagine what our planned highway corridors could do for the entire transportation industry — buses, delivery trucks, and long-haul logistics that currently burn massive amounts of diesel every day.
Beyond the numbers, the real advantage is convenience. With Super Volt, there are no cables to plug in, no long charging stops, and no need to hunt for a free charger. Vehicles get wireless top-ups while moving through traffic or while parked in designated areas.
This is especially valuable for persons with disabilities (PWD). Many rely on e-trikes or adapted light vehicles for independence and livelihood. Wireless charging removes the physical effort of handling heavy cables, bending, or struggling with plugs — making daily mobility safer, easier, and more dignified.
The Pasig River Pilot is a dedicated system for light EVs, locked at 657 kW total power (21.9 kW per section with 3-coil modulation), designed specifically for special urban paths along the Pasig River. We’re still in the pre-prototype stage and actively looking for serious engineering partners to help bring it to reality.
When global oil prices keep swinging, a more efficient, convenient, and inclusive alternative becomes even more important.
What do you think? Could wireless charging on dedicated urban corridors and future highways make a real difference for drivers, PWD, and the entire transport sector?
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