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I think that this concept is entirely revolutionary for the EV consumer adoption conversation. Electrified highways could completely transform the multi-billion dollar trucking industry, allowing for sustainable outcomes that work to build robust infrastructure further. That infrastructure can, in turn, power a wider incentive for consumer adoption of EVs. #EV #Infrastructure #Innovation

The growing strain on road infrastructure: How Electric Vehicles (EVs) could worsen road conditions As the world embraces Electric Vehicles (EVs) as a cleaner alternative to Internal Combustion Engine vehicles (ICEs), a new challenge emerges—road infrastructure may not be able to keep up with the increased wear and tear caused by these heavier vehicles. The weight of EVs, even when their batteries are depleted, …Read More » https://lnkd.in/gmvVcN_Y #EVsAndInfrastructure #RoadDamage #ElectricVehicles #SustainableTransportation #InfrastructureChallenge #SweetTnTMagazine

Indiana is paving the way for the future of electric vehicles! I’m insanely excited about this. The Hoosier State is set to become the first in the U.S. to have a highway segment that wirelessly charges EVs as they drive. This groundbreaking project, a collaboration between the Indiana Department of Transportation, Purdue University , and Cummins Inc.,will begin construction soon in Tippecanoe County¹. This initiative promises to revolutionize the EV industry by addressing one of the major drawbacks of electric vehicles—range anxiety. Imagine driving your EV and never worrying about running out of charge again! Keep an eye on this exciting development and consider the potential impact on your business or daily commute. Indiana's move could be the spark that ignites a nationwide transformation in EV infrastructure. Let's get charged up for a sustainable future! Stay tuned for more updates on this electrifying project! 🔌🚘¹²³ Source: Conversation with Bing, 4/6/2024 (1) Indiana, Purdue building first EV-charging highway segment in US - IndyStar. https://lnkd.in/gUcSVZ_V. (2) This Indiana highway can wirelessly charge electric cars and trucks as they drive. https://lnkd.in/gtPF-stN. (3) New Highway Will Charge Electric Vehicles as They Drive on It. https://lnkd.in/gT5y5TiW. (4) Building the first highway segment in the U.S. that can charge electric .... https://lnkd.in/gTF-_R_P.

The love affair between Americans and their internal combustion engine (ICE) motor cars defined the 20th century, can the 21st century really see a wholesale switch from gas to electric? Here, Steer Associate Toni Feather explores which states lead in electric vehicle (EV) market penetration and why, to better understand how far the electrification transition has come and how much further it has to go. Read on: https://lnkd.in/eUHr3XpG #electricvehicles #EVmarket #sustainability #cleanenergy #wearesteer

Another great piece from Sara Jensen 👏🏻 Is the technology ready? Massively dependent upon your definition of readiness and the specific flavor of electrification / technology you’re thinking about. Are HD applications ready for more sustainable systems today? Yes. Are full electric systems ready for HD? No - and nor are they appropriate for all HD applications. You have to really understand the use case to start cracking the code of what technology to deploy where, and when.

At the “Crossroads of America,” Purdue University engineers and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) are working to make it possible for electric vehicles ranging from tractor-trailers to passenger cars to wirelessly charge while driving on highways. Construction begins as soon as April 1 on a quarter-mile test bed on U.S. Highway 231/U.S. Highway 52 in West Lafayette that the team will use for testing how well a patent-pending system designed by Purdue engineers can provide power to a heavy-duty electric truck traveling at highway speeds. “Thanks once again to some engineers and pioneers from Purdue, we’re developing the world’s first highway test bed for wireless charging,” said Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to attendees of COP27, a United Nations environmental conference that took place in Egypt in 2022. “Please remember that one. Yes, we will be testing whether concrete can charge passing trucks — and don’t bet against a Purdue Boilermaker.” The electric truck, provided by Indiana-based company Cummins Inc., will drive over the test bed as part of a pilot program tentatively planned to start next year. The hope is to electrify a section of an Indiana interstate in the next four to five years.  A few other states and countries have also begun testing roads that wirelessly charge EVs. But making this possible for highways — and heavy-duty trucks in particular — is a unique challenge. Because vehicles travel so much faster on highways than city roads, they need to be charged at higher power levels.

EV Heavy Duty truck revenue passes EV Busses for the first time! What do you think about the future of Heavy Duty EV's? I'm a little on the fence as the power requirements for HD EV's require very large batteries (and costs) versus cars and light trucks. Medium Duty trucks typically have a regional route and return to a home base in the evening which - like busses - makes for a better #electrification application. We sell a lot of idle mitigation #ePTO systems for Medium Duty trucks - which is the first step in going electric. I am always a fan of #goingelectric, but is the technology ready for Heavy Duty trucks? This article discusses these issues and is a great read! https://lnkd.in/gqZPk69d

Take a guess What’s the #1 reason people give for not wanting an EV? It’s called Range Anxiety - the concern of getting stranded if the battery dies in the middle of nowhere. Indiana has come up with a plan to change this, or charge this. The DoT and Purdue University have installed the first pilot for a wireless system that would charge vehicles while driving. Think a wireless cell phone charger, but built into the road. Not a bad step for the “Crossroads of America”. Beyond your personal commute, this technology may have the most potential for long-haul trucks. It won’t be open for public use for at least another year, and there are still many kinks to work out (like who pays for your car’s charge), but it is an exciting development. What do you think about the new “electric roads” idea? Comment below! https://lnkd.in/gqD5iJb7 #EVs #energytransition #batteries

Imagine driving your electric truck and never having to worry about battery range or charging stations again. That's the vision that researchers at Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation are aiming to accomplish. Their groundbreaking project involves creating a quarter-mile roadway that wirelessly charges electric vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, as they drive along. By maintaining a truck's charge while it's on the move, they hope to shrink battery sizes and make electric fleets more affordable. Their trial facility, nestled in West Lafayette, could be a game-changer for the transportation industry, potentially slashing the cost of electric trucks. And it's not just about cost; it's about environmental impact too. With electric trucks becoming more prevalent, we're inching closer to a greener, more sustainable future. ⚡🚚 #ElectricVehicleRevolution #InnovationInTheMaking

A very curious thing. As the driver of an electric car, this Eastern Daily Press (EDP) splash at the start of the month piqued my interest. “Electric cars are contributing to the worsening state of Norfolk's roads, as council leaders revealed a huge increase in the number of potholes they are having to fill in." https://lnkd.in/eGHZUnUQ So I went off and read the Asphalt Industry Alliance 2024 report the EDP article cites. You can find it here https://lnkd.in/e4dsqV7r And it does not mention electric vehicles. At all. Not once. Nada. Zip. It does make reference to “average vehicle” weight becoming heavier. The report does highlight shrinking maintenance budgets, rising traffic volumes, and increasingly extreme weather as being at fault for the state of our roads. But the report doesn't mention electric vehicles once, nor does the press release or the executive summary. All very, very curious.