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Reducing the Environmental Impact of Large Battery Systems with Conductive Electric Road Systems—A Technical Overview

Wenander, David LU and Alaküla, Mats LU orcid (2024) In World Electric Vehicle Journal 15(2).
Abstract

A radical transformation of the transport industry is required in order to achieve a fossil-fuel-free vehicle fleet and reach the greenhouse gas emissions goals. Electrification plays a crucial role in this radical process. An electric road system (ERS) is a road that supplies power to electric vehicles as they drive on it, offering numerous advantages. These include an extended driving range, decreased reliance on batteries, and increased flexibility and convenience for drivers, eliminating the need to stop for recharging. This paper highlights the transformative potential of ERS in revolutionizing the land transport sector. Through thorough testing with a conductive ERS demonstrator, the viability of the presented technology is... (More)

A radical transformation of the transport industry is required in order to achieve a fossil-fuel-free vehicle fleet and reach the greenhouse gas emissions goals. Electrification plays a crucial role in this radical process. An electric road system (ERS) is a road that supplies power to electric vehicles as they drive on it, offering numerous advantages. These include an extended driving range, decreased reliance on batteries, and increased flexibility and convenience for drivers, eliminating the need to stop for recharging. This paper highlights the transformative potential of ERS in revolutionizing the land transport sector. Through thorough testing with a conductive ERS demonstrator, the viability of the presented technology is validated. Essential aspects like power transfer, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact showcase ERS’s adaptability and scalability across diverse vehicle types. This study recommends widespread ERS support for battery electric vehicles, emphasizing the route toward a sustainable future.

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battery electric vehicle (BEV), charging, charging infrastructure, dynamic charging, electric road system (ERS), infrastructure
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World Electric Vehicle Journal
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59
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MDPI AG
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2032-6653
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10.3390/wevj15020059
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  series       = {{World Electric Vehicle Journal}},
  title        = {{Reducing the Environmental Impact of Large Battery Systems with Conductive Electric Road Systems—A Technical Overview}},
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  doi          = {{10.3390/wevj15020059}},
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