
More and more consumers are purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) because of their cost-effectiveness, low environmental impact, and social benefits. EVs provide the possibility of moving towards a fossil-free system of transportation. One hurdle stopping users from purchasing these vehicles, however, is a lack of available charging stations. Often, potential purchasers worry that they will not be able to find a convenient place to charge their car. With electric vehicles, however, will come electric charging roads. These roads are among the promising technologies that will make long-haul transportation possibly become sustainable.
How it Works
When an electric truck is low on charge, the driver will check whether the lane has been equipped with a line of contact by the use of a sensor. The driver then connects the...