Honda plans highway test of tech that charges moving trucks
Japanese automaker Honda Motor has developed a wireless charging system designed to power electric vehicles, including large commercial trucks, while they are in motion at highway speeds. The system uses chargers embedded directly into highway pavement, eliminating the need for freight trucks to stop at traditional charging depots. Honda R&D developed the underlying technology alongside construction partners. A public-road demonstration of the dynamic charging technology is scheduled to take place on a Japanese highway by 2027.
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- ✓ Honda Motor announced it has developed technology that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles, including large trucks, while being driven.
- ✓ Honda plans to test the wireless charging technology on a Japanese highway.
- ✓ A public-road demonstration of the technology is planned for 2027.
- ✓ Honda R&D developed the underlying technology with construction companies including Taisei.
What changed
Honda announced the development of its dynamic wireless charging technology for electric trucks and its schedule for highway trials.
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Honda plans highway tests for wireless EV truck charging
Japanese automaker Honda Motor has developed a wireless charging system designed to power electric vehicles, including large commercial trucks, while they are in motion at highway speeds. The system uses chargers embedded directly into highway pavement, eliminating the need for freight trucks to stop at traditional charging depots. Honda R&D developed the underlying technology alongside construction partners. A public-road demonstration of the dynamic charging technology is scheduled to take place on a Japanese highway by 2027.
Why it matters
Electric commercial fleets face significant downtime challenges due to the time required to recharge large battery packs at stationary stations. Dynamic wireless charging systems embedded into roadways aim to overcome this hurdle by supplying continuous power during transit. Honda's initiative pits the automaker against competitors like Toyota in developing expressway charging solutions in Japan.
What is confirmed
- Honda Motor announced it has developed technology that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles, including large trucks, while being driven.
- Honda plans to test the wireless charging technology on a Japanese highway.
- A public-road demonstration of the technology is planned for 2027.
- Honda R&D developed the underlying technology with construction companies including Taisei.
What to watch next
- The execution of the public-road demonstration on a Japanese highway in 2027
- Further details on infrastructure partnerships for embedding chargers in pavement
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