With a lack of engine charging points around the country seen as a barrier to consumer take-up of electric vehicle technology, Highways England considers so-called ‘electric highways’ as a possible future for motor transport.
Ultimately, every motorway and trunk road could be dug up to have ‘dynamic wireless power transfer’ technology buried underneath them.
Off-road trials of the technology will take place later this year following the completion of a feasibility study commissioned by Highways England. They will test how the technology would work safely and effectively on the country’s motorways and major A roads, allowing drivers of ultra-low emission vehicles to travel long distances without needing to stop and charge the car’s battery.
Transport minister Andrew Jones said: “The potential to recharge low emission vehicles on the move offers exciting possibilities. The government is already committing £500m over the next five years to keep Britain at the forefront of this technology, which will help boost jobs and growth in the sector. As this study shows, we continue to explore options on how to improve journeys and make low-emission vehicles accessible to families and businesses.”
Highways England chief highways engineer Mike Wilson said: “Vehicle technologies are advancing at an ever increasing pace and we’re committed to supporting the growth of ultra-low emissions vehicles on our England’s motorways and major A roads.
“The off-road trials of wireless power technology will help to create a more sustainable road network for England and open up new opportunities for businesses that transport goods across the country.”
The trials are expected to begin later this year following the completion of a procurement process. The trials will involve fitting vehicles with wireless technology and testing the equipment, installed underneath the road, to replicate motorway conditions. Full details of the trials will be publicised when a contractor has been selected.
The trials are expected to last for approximately 18 months and, subject to the results, could be followed by on road trials.
As well as investigating the potential to install technology to wirelessly power ultra-low efficient vehicles, Highways England is also committed in the longer-term to installing plug-in charging points every 20 miles on the motorway network as part of the government’s road investment strategy.
Ultimately, every motorway and trunk road could be dug up to have ‘dynamic wireless power transfer’ technology buried underneath them.
Off-road trials of the technology will take place later this year following the completion of a feasibility study commissioned by Highways England. They will test how the technology would work safely and effectively on the country’s motorways and major A roads, allowing drivers of ultra-low emission vehicles to travel long distances without needing to stop and charge the car’s battery.
Transport minister Andrew Jones said: “The potential to recharge low emission vehicles on the move offers exciting possibilities. The government is already committing £500m over the next five years to keep Britain at the forefront of this technology, which will help boost jobs and growth in the sector. As this study shows, we continue to explore options on how to improve journeys and make low-emission vehicles accessible to families and businesses.”
Highways England chief highways engineer Mike Wilson said: “Vehicle technologies are advancing at an ever increasing pace and we’re committed to supporting the growth of ultra-low emissions vehicles on our England’s motorways and major A roads.
“The off-road trials of wireless power technology will help to create a more sustainable road network for England and open up new opportunities for businesses that transport goods across the country.”
The trials are expected to begin later this year following the completion of a procurement process. The trials will involve fitting vehicles with wireless technology and testing the equipment, installed underneath the road, to replicate motorway conditions. Full details of the trials will be publicised when a contractor has been selected.
The trials are expected to last for approximately 18 months and, subject to the results, could be followed by on road trials.
As well as investigating the potential to install technology to wirelessly power ultra-low efficient vehicles, Highways England is also committed in the longer-term to installing plug-in charging points every 20 miles on the motorway network as part of the government’s road investment strategy.
சுற்றுப்புற சூழலுக்கு தீங்கு ஏற்படுத்தாத மின்சார கார்களை வாங்க விரும்புபவர்களுக்கு மிகப்பெரிய தலைவலியும், அச்சமூட்டும் விஷயமாக இருப்பது, அதற்கு சார்ஜ் ஏற்றுவதுதான். பேட்டரி சார்ஜில், குறிப்பிட்ட தூரம் வரை மட்டுமே செல்ல முடியும் என்ற அச்சுறுத்தலும், அதனை சார்ஜ் ஏற்றுவதற்கு ஆகும் கால விரயமும் பலரை பின்வாங்க செய்கிறது. மேலும், அந்த கார்களில் சார்ஜ் தீர்ந்து போனால், நடுவழியில் தவிக்கும் நிலை ஏற்படும். மின்சார கார்களை சார்ஜ் ஏற்றுவதற்கு போதிய கட்டமைப்பு வசதிகள் இன்னும் ஏற்படுத்தப்படவில்லை. ஆனால், அதற்கான முயற்சிகள் நடந்துகொண்டுதான் இருக்கிறது. இந்தநிலையில், இங்கிலாந்து அரசு மின்சார கார்களின் பயன்பாட்டை அதிகரிக்கும் விதத்தில், ஓர் முன்னோடி திட்டத்தை தீவிரமாக கையிலெடுத்துள்ளது. அதாவது, மின்சார கார் அல்லது வாகனங்கள் ஓடிக்கொண்டிருக்கும்போது, அதன் பேட்டரி சார்ஜ் ஆகும் விதத்தில், பொது பயன்பாட்டு சாலைகளில் மின் தட பாதையை அமைக்க உள்ளது. இந்த புதிய மின் தட சாலையில், மின்சார வாகனங்களை செலுத்தி, சோதனை ஓட்டங்களும் நடத்தப்பட இருக்கின்றன. சோதனைகள் வெற்றிபெறும் பட்சத்தில், எலக்ட்ரிக் வாகன போக்குவரத்தில் இந்த புதிய மின்மயமாக்கப்பட்ட சாலை தொழில்நுட்பம் ஓர் புதிய பாதையை வகுக்கும்.
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