{"id":494,"date":"2025-11-06T15:26:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T15:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astronomynews.site\/?p=494"},"modified":"2025-11-06T15:26:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T15:26:35","slug":"norway-powers-the-worlds-first-wireless-charging-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astronomynews.site\/?p=494","title":{"rendered":"Norway Powers the World\u2019s First Wireless Charging Road"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"02eb8743c28d6c1e6f2b405980996749\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : 'c8310ef23effe95e5309c38cfaf056e0',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 250,\r\n    'width' : 300,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/passivealexis.com\/c8310ef23effe95e5309c38cfaf056e0\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>A Game-Changer for Electric Vehicles<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Norway has taken a bold leap into the future of electric mobility by rolling out the world\u2019s first wireless charging road\u2014a slice of roadway embedded with high-tech charging coils that allows electric vehicles (EVs) to recharge while driving. This breakthrough could dramatically reshape how we think about EVs, especially for high-usage fleets like buses, taxis and delivery vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>How It Works<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In this innovative pilot, a 100-metre stretch of public road in Trondheim has been outfitted with copper coils placed just beneath the pavement. These coils transmit power wirelessly to compatible EVs above, via electromagnetic induction. The system, developed by Electreon Wireless, supports charging both when vehicles are in motion and while stopped.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The deployment is part of a larger plan by the Transportation Authority of Tr\u00f8ndelag County (AtB) to integrate the system into bus, truck and taxi fleets.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Why This Matters<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>No cables, no stops \u2013 With the charging coils buried in the road, vehicles don\u2019t have to pull off to charge or connect a cable. This is a huge advantage for vehicles that must stay on the move, like buses and delivery trucks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Smaller batteries, lighter vehicles \u2013 Because the road supplies power en-route, vehicles don\u2019t require as large a battery pack. This helps reduce weight, cost and material use.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Extreme climate testing \u2013 Norway\u2019s harsh winters provide a tough test bed. If the system works reliably in cold temperatures, snow and hilly terrain, it can likely succeed elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Leadership in EV infrastructure \u2013 Norway already leads globally in EV adoption \u2014 and this project signals that it is setting the pace in infrastructure innovation too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Pilot Project in Detail<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The project is scheduled to begin its deployment in Summer 2024.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The first phase involves a public-road section next to AtB\u2019s main bus depot in Trondheim.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fleets involved include three electric buses by Chinese manufacturer Yutong and one by Higer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Estimated project cost: around NOK 22.4 million (approximately USD 2.12 million) and supported by government funding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Potential Impact and Benefits<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For busy commercial fleets\u2014taxis, buses, delivery vehicles\u2014this technology could remove one of the biggest bottlenecks: charging downtime. Instead of planning long layovers to recharge, vehicles could simply remain in service, drawing power while on the move.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For cities, this means fewer infrastructure constraints (fewer large charging stations needed), lighter vehicles (smaller batteries), and better use of road space. Reduced battery size not only cuts cost, but also lowers the environmental footprint of battery production and recycling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And for drivers and fleets alike, the flexibility and convenience of charging while driving or parked (without plugging in) could make EV adoption much smoother and more cost-effective.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Challenges and Considerations<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Of course, while the technology is promising, there are key challenges to address:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Scalability &amp; cost: Installing coils beneath roads at scale will require significant investment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Efficiency: Wireless energy transfer has historically had higher losses compared to wired systems\u2014optimising efficiency will be key.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Vehicle compatibility: Vehicles must be fitted with compatible receiver systems; widespread adoption may take time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Maintenance &amp; durability: Roads undergo wear, weather stress and maintenance. The embedded system must be robust.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Standardisation: For broad use, standards across vehicles and roads will help ensure interoperability.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s Next<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Trondheim pilot will run over the coming year (and beyond) to assess how the system performs in both drive mode (while moving) and stop mode. The insights gained will help determine whether this becomes a common solution across fleets, broader public roads and eventually highways.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If successful, this could mark a major shift in how EV infrastructure is built \u2014 from static charging stations to dynamic, on-the-move charging embedded in the road itself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Final Thoughts<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With this innovation, Norway isn\u2019t just building more charging stations\u2014it\u2019s redefining them. The wireless charging road is more than a novelty \u2014it\u2019s a smart, forward-looking solution for a future where vehicles spend less time idle and more time moving, powered seamlessly. For a country already at the forefront of EV adoption, this step could usher in the next era of electric transport.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIsraeli company sets up 1st wireless EV charging road in Norway\u201d (Xinhua).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Electreon press release: \u201cElectreon Wins the First Electric Road Tender in Norway\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Project overview: Trondheim Electric Road Project PDF.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Game-Changer for Electric Vehicles &nbsp; Norway has taken a bold leap into the future of electric mobility by rolling out the world\u2019s first wireless charging road\u2014a slice of roadway embedded with high-tech charging coils that allows electric vehicles (EVs) to recharge while driving. 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