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Statement of the problem or situation that is being addressed in your application. Electrification of public and shared transportation is an important step to fostering sustainable mobility solutions in the United States. A significant challenge to adoption today is the availability, reliability and cost of charging infrastructure. Transit providers require high-power charging systems that allow for continuous operations, without burdensome physical or space requirements. General statement of how this problem is being addressed. Resonant Linkĺs novel, high performance and scalable wireless chargers can provide the reliable power needed to support electric transportation. With industry leading gap and misalignment tolerances, and successful deployment across a range of government and commercial use cases, Resonant Linkĺs technology is well positioned to support opportunity charging through integration with future transit systems. Leveraging this technology, Resonant Link will address system-level optimization to enable the widespread adoption of electrified transit infrastructure without cost increases or extensive vehicle modifications. What is to be done in Phase I? Resonant Link will conduct an in-depth analysis and system-wide optimization for integration of efficient, high power wireless charging solutions. This effort will determine the ideal battery size, charger specifications, and charger placement strategies for various mobility systems. Resonant Linkĺs system optimization process is focused on determining an ideal cost to operational benefit ratio that will enable future pilot opportunities and successful adoption. Commercial Applications and Other Benefits. Resonant Linkĺs technology contributes to the broader societal focus on electric vehicle adoption, which has the potential to significantly lower carbon emissions within the next decade. Adoption and optimization of charging technology in transit applications can allow for scaling into other vehicle and industrial applications, including the broader passenger vehicle market.