UK is not the only place we are seeing 'electric highways". This technology is taking hold in a variety of cities. Good news.
Driving clean is a true "smart highway" system...electric charges, enhanced street lights with LED bulbs, solar power, wifi capability, etc. The success will come, though, when consumers buy more EV's and hybrids.
'Electric Highways' Could Charge Electric Cars
The technology could enable EV drivers to travel longer distances without having to stop to charge their car.
During the trial period, wireless technology will be implemented in the test cars. Meanwhile, equipment will be installed underneath the roads used during the experiment to mimic various driving conditions.
“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,” Mike Wilson, Highways England chief highways engineer, said in a press release.
The test run is expected to last about 18 months and could be followed by on-road trials. The UK government plans to unveil more specific details about the project once a contractor is secured.
Electric Cars Combat Urban Heat
In addition to these so-called electric highways, the government also plans to install plug-in charging points every 20 miles along the UK’s motorways. This was inspired by the UK’s Road Investment Strategy, which outlines a number of goals, from improving road conditions to making them more sustainable and adding more lanes to improve traffic and safety.
“The potential to recharge low emission vehicles on the move offers exciting possibilities,” Transport Minister Andrew Jones said in the press release.
He went on to say, “The government is already committing £500 million over the next five years to keep Britain at the forefront of this technology, which will help boost jobs and growth in the sector.”
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