Detroit Unveils First Wireless-Charging Public Roadway for EVs
Electreon Leads the Charge with Innovative Electric Vehicle Charging Technology
Detroit has marked a significant milestone in electric vehicle (EV) technology with the installation of the nation's first wireless-charging public roadway, located just west of downtown. Developed by Israel-based Electreon, this groundbreaking technology utilizes inductive charging coils embedded in the road, enabling EVs to charge while in motion.
The pioneering project has transformed a quarter-mile segment of 14th Street into a test bed for this innovative technology. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, the primary aim is to refine and perfect the system before making it accessible to the public within the next few years, a report of the Associated Press said.
Demonstrations of this technology were recently showcased at the Michigan Central innovation district, a hub dedicated to advancing mobility technologies. The district is also the site of efforts Ford Motor Co (F) to restore the historic Michigan Central train station, focusing on the development of self-driving vehicles, according to the AP report.
Electreon's technology, which is at the forefront of this initiative, has already garnered international attention. The company has established contracts for similar wireless charging roadways in Israel, Sweden, Italy, and Germany. The Michigan pilot initiative, announced in 2021 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, represents a significant step in the U.S.
