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Israel's ElectReon Wireless is embarking on an ambitious project: constructing a specialized highway for electric vehicle charging. This approximately 1 km long highway connects the cities of Milan and Brescia. It's a venture testing this unique charging technology before wider implementation on other routes.While not the first example of electric vehicle charging roads, the trial in Italy marks the debut of this highway-specific charging technology.During the testing phase, the highway will recharge electric vehicles as they drive by using copper coils alongside the road to transmit energy directly to the EV's battery via magnetic induction.Addressing concerns about land resource wastage for building charging infrastructure, supporting the establishment of free electric vehicle charging systems.
Fundamentally, the wireless charging system will be integrated into the road network, significantly reducing the need for charging stations. Electric vehicles can operate around the clock without worrying about stopping at charging stations or searching for them.
Testing of the ElectReon's EV charging highway system in Italy will involve installing power receivers onto the frames of certain types of electric vehicles participating in this trial to collect results, which will then be analyzed to fine-tune the system for smoothest and most optimal operation possible. The company is currently collaborating with ten electric vehicle manufacturers in Italy, including Brebemi - the operator of the highway with toll charging stations.This special 1km-long highway segment will integrate copper coils installed beneath the asphalt layer, along with a charging system controller installed on one side of the road. ElectReon's previous tests have shown that the average power transmission speed of this charging system is 70kW, measured from the charging road to the receivers installed on the electric vehicles.Introduction video about ElectReon's electric charging highway project
In addition to ElectReon, Sweden's Gotland company and several others are currently applying similar technologies to minimize the construction costs of electric vehicle charging stations and enhance the convenience of charging, thereby boosting the demand for electric vehicles. Recently, Sweden has also inaugurated its first 'electric charging' route, approximately 1.9km long, capable of charging both electric cars and trucks.
Video about the installation of Gotland's electric charging road system
These are all ambitious projects currently being implemented to promote the use of electric vehicles globally.
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