Florida is poised to get a section of highway that will charge electric vehicles as they drive on it.
Inductive charging is one of the most promising developments in the EV industry, providing a way to charge vehicles while they’re driving. According to Electrive.com, Norwegian company ENRX plans to electrify a one-mile section of four-lane highway near Orlando.
“When you can charge while driving, range anxiety and frequent charging stops will be a thing of the past,” says ENRX CEO Bjørn Eldar Petersen. “Our unparalleled expertise in induction technology allows us to deliver charging at 200 kW even at high speeds. No one else has the technology to offer anything similar.” Further, he explains how this would change requirements for electric vehicle construction: “Dynamic charging can reduce the need for large battery capacities, allowing cars to be equipped with lighter and more affordable battery packs.”
“As a roadway agency, it is exciting to work with ENRX and ASPIRE to pilot this emerging technology that has the potential to make a significant impact on the future of roadway infrastructure,” added Glenn Pressimone, Chief of Infrastructure at the CFX authority.
As the outlet points out, there are many details that have yet to be disclosed by ENRX about how its solution will work. The company claims its stretch of inductive highway will be able to deliver 200 kW to EVs, significantly more than other “smart roads” that deliver less than 100 kW.
