Wireless power transfer is a dead end, due to the expense of the transmitters and horrible inefficiency as WS mentioned.
I think the first EV that will be popularly adopted will have fast recharging, and the same range as a human bladder: 300mi at 70mph. Unfortunately, this would take either a great leap in battery density, or consumer acceptance of streamlining (fat chance!).
Meanwhile, PHEV's will do just fine.
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Originally Posted by saand
This technology has the benefit that you aren't idling at lights ever, you get engine off coasting for free. But you do have the added losses of generator inefficiency and battery charging inefficiencies.
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I'd like to note that currently existing hybrids offer these benefits.