ENRX wins deal to supply in-motion EV charging tech on Florida highway
In Norway, ENRX said it has been selected to deliver a wireless charging system that will allow electric vehicles to charge while driving on a four-lane highway in Florida. ENRX has partnered with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) and ASPIRE Engineering Research Center for an initiative which involves the construction of a one-mile electrified roadway on the new State Route 516, near Orlando, Florida. The project aims to bring power to electric vehicles without stopping at recharging stations by harnessing the power of inductive wireless power transfer. Electric vehicles will receive a charge as they drive over electric coils embedded in the roadway, with energy flowing from the coils to a receiver pad mounted to the underside of the vehicle, providing safe, wireless power even at highway speeds. “Dynamic charging offers a new level of freedom and flexibility for electric car drivers by eliminating the need for frequent stops at charging stations and enabling longer distances to be covered without recharging. This technology also opens up new opportunities for electric long-haul trucking,” said ENRX CEO Bjørn Eldar Petersen. “Dynamic charging can reduce the need for large battery capacities, allowing cars to be equipped with lighter and more affordable battery packs. This further enhances the benefits of electric vehicles by making them more accessible to a wider range of consumers. This is good for both the economy and the environment,” he added.
