Electreon has been selected by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDoT) to build a system allowing electric vehicles (EV) to charge while in motion and stationary.
Govenor of Michigan Gretchen Whitmer says: "As we aim to lead the future of mobility and electrification by boosting electric vehicle production and lowering consumer costs, a wireless in-road charging system is the next piece to the puzzle for sustainability.”
Electreon will work with NextEnergy and Jacobs Engineering to implement the programme, which is expected to be operational in 2023.
The project is currently slated for up to a one-mile stretch of both dynamic and stationary wireless EV charging in Detroit. It will be hosted by mobility district Michigan Central and is also supported by partners like Ford Motor and DTE Energy.
Electreon vice president Stefan Tongur says: "We're excited to be transferring our success in wireless charging for a variety of electric fleets - from cars to buses and heavy-duty trucks - to this innovative project. There's important work ahead with our partners in Detroit to develop scalable, 'plug-free' charging that will future-proof the city's EV infrastructure.”
Whitmer announced the pilot last September. Later that month, the MDoT released a request for proposal specifying the system is safe and interoperable with industry technology and vehicles.
