Several regions of the United States have taken it upon themselves to try and implement inductive roadway charging for all-electric vehicles. The theory is that EVs would be able to recharge while driving down the road, rather than needing to make extended stops to plug in during their journey. While testing has proven that it’s certainly possible, widespread implementation still seems wildly unrealistic. Thus far, several states have tested inductive charging. This includes Michigan, Indiana, and Utah. Florida anticipates being next with a plan to include a section of inductive charging on its new $500 million, 4.4-mile highway. Construction is expected to end in 2029, with about 0.75 miles being able to help recharge EVs featuring special equipment. Typically, the roads require crews to mill out channels that can have coils or matrices (likely made of copper) buried beneath …
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Author: Matt Posky
