In Britain will test wireless charging for electric vehicles on the go

The UK is preparing to test a fantastic technology that allows you to charge electric cars while driving. This year the state company Highways England will build an experimental route that will power battery cars energy.

British tabloid the Mirror reports that electric and hybrid cars with support for wireless charging can be recharged from equipment installed under the surface of the roadway. And the cars don't even have to make a stop for "refueling". In case of successful test result, the wireless charger will appear on the main roads of the country.





Chief engineer Highways England Mike Wilson (Mike Wilson) said that technology expands the potential vehicles with practically zero emissions. According to him, the testing of the technology of wireless transmission of energy will help to create a more sustainable transport network and unlock new business opportunities.

As stated by the Minister of transport, Andrew Jones, in the next 5 years the government is investing 500 million pounds to bring Britain to the forefront of the development of this technology.

According to the Society of manufacturers and traders of great Britain, since 2001, the country registered more than 35 thousand cars.

It is reported that Highways England is planning to install wireless chargers at a distance of about 30 kilometers from each other.published

 

P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©

Source: hi-news.ru

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