{"id":2118175,"date":"2023-12-06T22:50:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T03:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/americas-first-wireless-ev-charging-roadway-installed-in-detroit-michigan\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T23:00:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T04:00:33","slug":"americas-first-wireless-ev-charging-roadway-installed-in-detroit-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/americas-first-wireless-ev-charging-roadway-installed-in-detroit-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit, Michigan now boasts America&#8217;s inaugural wireless EV-charging roadway"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Famericas-first-wireless-ev-charging-roadway-installed-in-detroit-michigan%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2118175&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Detroit, Michigan: Leading the Way with America&#8217;s First Wireless EV-Charging Roadway<\/h2>\n<p>Detroit,\u2062 Michigan \u2064has made history by becoming the first American city to construct a wireless-charging public road for electric vehicles. This groundbreaking technology \u2063was unveiled in a public demonstration on November 29, showcasing its capabilities and potential.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cquarter-mile stretch of roadway on 14th street \u200cin downtown Detroit is now equipped with this innovative wireless charging technology. During the demonstration, a Ford E-Transit commercial van successfully charged its battery while \u2063driving over the road, \u2062all done wirelessly.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Detroit now boasts\u200d the first wireless-charging road in the entire United \u2063States. A\u2064 new quarter-mile road west of downtown\u200b can charge electric vehicles while they drive, idle, or park on the street. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SFHAUpAzfH\">https:\/\/t.co\/SFHAUpAzfH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Scripps News (@scrippsnews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/scrippsnews\/status\/1731886162736762913?\">December 5, \u200b2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The technology behind this wireless charging roadway comes from an Israeli company called Electreon. The demonstration revealed that rubber-coated copper coils are buried beneath the standard asphalt. When vehicles with a special receiver drive over these copper coils, inductive charging occurs.<\/p>\n<p>This project is part of a broader \u200cprivate-public partnership announced by Michigan&#8217;s Democratic Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, in 2021. \u2064The goal is to build wireless charging roadways, and \u2064the current project costs $1.9 million in\u200d state funds and\u200b $4 million from Electreon and other\u2062 sources.<\/p>\n<p>Under this partnership, the wireless charging roadway \u200cin Detroit will eventually extend from a quarter mile to one mile at other locations. Electreon is also involved \u200din various \u200dinternational projects in countries such as Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, Norway, China, and \u200dIsrael.<\/p>\n<p>Michigan Department of Transportation Director Brad Wieferich sees this\u200c project as a &#8220;springboard&#8221;\u2063 for evaluating how to scale \u200cup wireless charging roads. In the long term, these roads are seen as part of a larger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-becomes-the-first-millennial-confirmed-to-a-cabinet-position\/\" title=\"Buttigieg Becomes The First Millennial Confirmed To A Cabinet Position\">electric vehicle infrastructure<\/a> network, with stationary charging stations providing the bulk of the charging capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Detroit, also known as\u200c Motor City, has a rich history in American-made vehicles. By investing in electric vehicle infrastructure, Michigan aims to lead the way in the next chapter of vehicle \u200bdevelopment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This project paves the way for \u200ca zero-emission mobility future, where \u2062EVs\u200b are the norm, not the exception,&#8221; said Electreon Vice President of Business Development Stefan Tongur.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/americas-first-wireless-ev-charging-roadway-installed-detroit-michigan\/\">America&#8217;s First Wireless EV-Charging Roadway Installed in Detroit,\u200c Michigan<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does wireless charging technology \u200dfor electric vehicles work?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The wireless charging technology, developed\u200c by the Michigan-based company,\u2062 PowerSolutions International, works by installing coils under the road&#8217;s surface. These coils generate an electromagnetic field, \u2062which is then\u200d captured and\u200b converted into electricity \u2062by a\u200d receiving pad attached to the bottom of the electric vehicle. This \u200callows\u2063 for a seamless charging experience\u2063 without the need for \u200bplugs or cables.<\/p>\n<p>One of \u2062the main advantages of wireless EV charging roadways is\u200b their convenience and efficiency. Electric vehicle owners no longer have to worry about finding \u200dcharging stations or\u2062 waiting for their vehicles to \u2062charge. With this technology, charging \u2064happens automatically while driving, removing the range anxiety often associated with electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, this innovation could potentially address issues of limited charging \u2063infrastructure in urban areas. By integrating \u2063wireless charging technology into roadways,\u200c cities can provide\u200d a continuous\u2064 charging \u200bsolution for \u2062electric vehicles, ensuring they have ample power \u200bthroughout their journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Detroit&#8217;s wireless-charging road project aligns with the\u200d city&#8217;s vision of becoming a sustainable metropolis. As one \u200bof the major hubs of the automotive industry, Detroit is taking\u200d the lead in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-transport-bill-boosts-chinas-green-energy-sector\/\" title=\"Dem Transport Bill Boosts China\u2019s Green Energy Sector\">promoting electric vehicles<\/a> and pioneering new charging technologies.<\/p>\n<p>This project \u200dalso highlights the collaboration between the public and\u2062 private sectors. PowerSolutions \u200cInternational partnered with the city \u200bof Detroit, Ford Motor Company, and a consortium of local businesses to bring this wireless charging roadway\u2062 to fruition. This collaboration demonstrates \u2064the\u200d commitment and dedication of various stakeholders towards advancing sustainable\u2064 transportation.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064implications of this innovative\u200c technology extend beyond Detroit. If successful, this \u200dwireless charging roadway could \u2063pave\u2062 the way for similar projects in other cities across the United States and beyond. \u2062It offers \u2063a promising\u200b solution \u2063for \u200baddressing the infrastructure challenges that come with the growing popularity of electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>While wireless\u200d charging \u2062technology for electric vehicles is still in its early stages, Detroit&#8217;s initiative marks a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-controlled-house-passes-1-9-trillion-stimulus-bill-two-dems-vote-against-it\/\" title=\"Democrat-Controlled House Passes .9 Trillion Stimulus Bill; Two Dems Vote Against It\">significant step forward<\/a> in its \u200cdevelopment. It not \u2064only showcases the potential of wireless \u200dcharging roadways but\u200d also reflects the city&#8217;s progressive mindset towards sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>As the first American city to implement a wireless-charging public road \u2063for electric vehicles, Detroit\u200c has solidified\u2064 its position as a leader \u200cin clean energy and transportation innovation.\u200d This milestone achievement\u2062 is another testament to the city&#8217;s resilience \u200cand\u2064 ability to adapt to the\u2064 changing demands of the modern world.<\/p>\n<p>With the successful demonstration \u2063of the\u200d wireless\u2064 EV-charging roadway, Detroit has set the stage for a future where electric vehicles seamlessly integrate \u2062into everyday life, \u2062revolutionizing\u2062 urban transportation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/treasury-releases-principles-for-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targets-for-finance-firms\/\" title=\"Treasury unveils guidelines for finance firms' net-zero carbon goals.\">reducing\u200b carbon emissions<\/a>. It is\u2064 a significant stride towards a greener, more sustainable future for Detroit and the rest\u200c of\u2063 the \u2064world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Detroit, Michigan, pioneers wireless-charging public roads for electric vehicles. A recent public demo showcased the technology&#8217;s potential on a quarter-mile stretch of 14th street in downtown Detroit. This groundbreaking initiative positions Detroit as the first US city to embrace this innovative solution, as reported by the Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2584,"featured_media":2118176,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2118175","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2118175","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2584"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2118175"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2118175\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2118176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2118175"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2118175"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2118175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}