Inductive Charging Experiment In Germany - CleanTechnica

The article discusses an innovative inductive charging experiment underway in Bavaria, Germany, led by Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen Nürnberg (FAU) and partners including the Federal Autobahn and Israeli company Electreon. The project involves embedding copper coils beneath a one-kilometer stretch of the A6 highway near Nuremberg to wirelessly charge specially equipped electric vehicles as they drive or stop over the coils. This dynamic inductive charging system, similar in principle to wireless phone charging, aims to reduce reliance on large, expensive batteries and alleviate range anxiety by providing continuous power on the road with over 90% efficiency. Scheduled to begin testing in the second half of 2025, the E|MPOWER project seeks to evaluate both the technical performance and economic feasibility of integrating inductive charging into heavy goods transport infrastructure. Key goals include optimizing coil manufacturing and installation methods to lower costs and installation times. Bavarian officials and FAU leadership emphasize the potential of this technology to revolutionize e-mobility by enabling seamless