Deogam, an innovative tech company from South Korea, is turning heads with its breakthrough Electric Recycling System designed to extend the driving range of electric vehicles (EVs) by up to 10%. This revolutionary system taps into harmonic energy, otherwise lost during regular EV operation, converting electromagnetic waves into accessible electricity using a novel toroid-shaped energy core.
One of the significant challenges that EVs face is the energy loss during the essential conversion from DC to AC power. Deogam addresses this efficiently with its Buck & Boost converter, ensuring smooth and steady energy transformation even amid significant voltage shifts.
In extensive internal testing, Deogam claims its technology can reclaim up to 18% of the energy typically lost to harmonics in an EV. For electric taxi operators, this enhancement could mean annual savings of around 700,000 KRW (approximately USD 500) on maintenance. Although the system installation costs roughly $1,000 per vehicle, these savings mean the investment can be made back in about 18 months.
Teaming up with Kakao Mobility, Deogam is set to introduce this cutting-edge technology to electric taxis with an initial fleet of 500 cabs debuting in Jeju by April 2025. With an eye on expanding the application of their system, Deogam is focusing on the commercial vehicle market before venturing into the private EV sector.
The environmental implications are profound. If Deogam’s system were implemented in the 14 million EVs currently in use worldwide, it could result in annual energy savings exceeding 3,577,000 megawatt-hours—equivalent to the output of 10 nuclear power plants—and reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 6,700 tons each year.
Under the leadership of CEO Kim Jin-wook, Deogam is committed to refining the system further, aspiring to increase EV range improvements to 15%. The company plans to showcase its advancements at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, where it will also unveil field test outcomes and explore market expansion opportunities in Germany, Norway, and major U.S. cities.
Looking ahead, Deogam is aiming to adapt its technology for electric buses by 2030. The system is designed to collect real-time data on power consumption from the battery, motor, and reclaimed energy, enabling it to adjust energy recovery dynamically based on driving patterns. This approach not only enhances energy efficiency but also promises to transform the future of green transportation.
