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One promising technology approach for electric road systems (ERS) can be found in the technology of wireless charging. This concept involves electromagnetic energy transfer from a primary winding system, which is embedded into the pavement structure of the road, to a moving vehicle equipped with a secondary pick-up winding system. This technology can be seen as beneficial especially for heavy duty [...]

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The road freight transport decarbonation (share of 75 to 85% of the in-land freight) is a major challenge for 2030-40. Heavy Good Vehicles (HGVs) contribute for 30% (15% long haul) of CO2 road emissions which does not decrease over time because of the traffic increase. Several solutions are investigated and deployed: bio-gas, e-fuels, hydrogen and electricity with large batteries and mega-chargers. [...]

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The eRoadMontBlanc project aims to develop and test a dynamic recharging system to power electric vehicles while on the move. Based on Alstom's APS technology (ground-level power supply system), used for catenary-free tramways, this solution relies on a power track integrated into the pavement. Vehicles fitted with a retractable friction pad will capture the energy in motion. The experiment will [...]

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The electrification of mobility is rapidly transforming global transportation, demanding advanced technologies capable of delivering efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions. A standout innovation in this landscape is the Electric Road System (ERS), which dynamically charges electric vehicles directly from the roadway. By alleviating range anxiety, optimizing battery usage, and reducing charging [...]

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In cities with harsh climates, there are significant challenges to urban transport electrification, because snow, ice, rain, and salt hinder conventional charging systems. In these environments, having a?reliable, efficient, and sustainable charging infrastructure is key to ensuring continuous operations. One solution that has?disrupted the equilibrium of contradictions is inductive wireless charging. [...]

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As part of the preparations for decarbonizing the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Trondheim, Norway, Trøndelag County Authority and AtB have initiated the construction of a pilot section of electric road (ERS). Trondheim, located on the west coast of Norway, experiences a cold and wet coastal climate. In winter, heavy snowfalls and rapid shifts between positive and negative temperatures are common. [...]

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The integration of Electric Road Systems (ERS) with wireless inductive charging technology is revolutionizing sustainable transportation by enabling dynamic in-motion charging for electric vehicles (EVs), a configuration commonly referred to as inductive electrified roads (eRoads). This innovation reduces reliance on large batteries, extends driving range, and mitigates range anxiety, thereby accelerating [...]

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The urgency of transforming vehicle drives, not only, but primarily in heavy-duty freight transport, to non-fossil alternatives powered by energy from renewable sources, combined with the development of production capacities and infrastructures, is generally ongoing. Battery-electric drives have gained in importance in heavy-duty freight transport in recent years. However, the development of the infrastructure [...]

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As the world transitions towards net-zero emissions, electrification of road transport emerges as a pivotal strategy. Electric Road Systems (ERS) hold vast potential in overcoming existing barriers to widespread Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption. The Mobility Innovation Campus, a pioneering testbed, facilitates groundbreaking research in ERS integration and operation, offering unprecedented opportunities [...]