2 years later. EV Charging Roads Discussed in the US.

What does the Electric Interstate Highway Standards Association say are reasons to support EV charing roadways?

• By 2023 the cost of EVs will be on par with standard motor vehicles
• EV operational costs are lower than standard cars
• Fuel tax revenue will have to be addressed by policymakers

How far in the future are fully wired roads in the US?

20 years down the road.

Courthouse News | Planners Envision an Electric Highway Future

Refreshing our recollection:

EV Charging Roads. The future of transportation procurement. Just the Facts:

• April 27, 2018

Where have EV Charging roads been installed? Stockholm Sweden

What does the partnership look like to develop the road?

• eRoad Arlanda is the development partnership
• eRoad Arlanda partnered with  PostNord, the first company to use the new electrified roads

How long of a stretch of road has EV charging? 2 kilometers

How does it work? 

• A track is laid into the roadway to allow for charging while driving
• The track is only active when the vehicle is over it and charging
• The vehicle communicates with the road system
•  Drivers or fleet managers can be billed for energy consumption

Clean Technica | 2 Kilometers of Electrified Road in Sweden — A Pilot for EV-Charging Roads