US scientists design first highway that wirelessly charges electric trucks on the go
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Purdue University researchers successfully demonstrated the first highway system that wirelessly charges electric vehicles in motion, using a modified electric semi-truck that drew 190 kilowatts of power while traveling 65 mph over embedded coils on Indiana's Highway 52/231. The system transfers electricity through magnetic fields beneath concrete pavement directly to moving vehicles, potentially eliminating range anxiety and reducing battery size requirements. This technology could revolutionize electric transportation by allowing continuous charging during highway travel.
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