Kozminski Techblog

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Introduction

Our world is constantly changing every day, thanks to all created and developed each day innovations. Some are really a game changers in how we can live in future. That is why we people as well as our surroundings need to adapt to this changes. One of such change is implementation of using EVs for transportation. It is because were more and more concerned about what is happening to our planet. Even though EVs are a brilliant idea they are not perfect. Couple draw back that Electric Vehicles are common for are: Long charge time, driving range reduction which depends on weather conditions, number of charging stations. Thankfully there is a solution to this problems which is  Wireless Charging Roads.

How it works?

The process is called “Dynamic Charging” which will allow electric cars, trucks, buses to charge while the vehicle is moving. It works via under-road electric transmitters/ pads which will transmit electricity wirelessly to receivers mounted under the car. Highways will include one lane specifically for charging. This will minimize time wasted at charging stations and eliminate range anxiety( running out of driving range). If you were running low on battery, you would simply move to the charging lane. Then the system will identify your cars will charge you for using it, after word you will receive a bill for usage of service.

Challenges to over come?

First of all we are talking here about wireless charging. Modern electric cars are charged by a cable connected to the wall and to the socket of a car. This means that the car industries which are making electric vehicles will need to mount the receiver in order for their cars to charge on the wireless road. Another thing is that this means changes in infrastructure of the roads. We will need to put electric pads underneath the asphalt.

Maintenance

 German company Magment says that the high-tech streets product has a 95% efficiency rate, a high degree of thermal conductivity can withstand all weather conditions, doesn’t cost more to use than standard road building materials, and is safe from vandalism. The charging lanes’ infrastructure would require a massive overhaul of roadways.

Benefits of building such infrastructure?

Well one huge benefit is that it would encourage more people to buy electric cars, which means more ECO cars on road and less gas powered cars which means lower carbon dioxide emissions. For many people charging their EVs is such a waste of time, they are afraid of running out of range while driving, and the problem of remembering to plug in you car at night is sometimes a forgettable task for majority of people using electric cars. Those are the main reasons why people are afraid of using buying EVs and are sometimes a cause of getting back to your old fashioned internal combustion engine car. With roads that allow to charge with out stopping you can stop worrying that you run out of juice before arriving at your destination.

Summary

The wireless charging roads are considered to be a real game changer. It is prevalent form automakers which want to have more reasons to convince their customers to go green, to governments aiming the alarming problem of CO₂ emissions. This wireless charging system gives the bump for EVs to surpass gas powered cars. This technology will allow us to finally get to tipping point of EV mass production and adaptation.

Links:

https://newatlas.com/uk-electric-highways-trial/38897/ ,

Roads That Charge Electric Cars Wirelessly Are Springing Up Everywhere! (intelligentliving.co)