So what technologies are these?
But how can we do that?
In Germany, overhead electric lines are used on public highways to charge electric trucks while they’re driving.
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Siemens developed a similar overhead charging infrastructure known as eHighway in Sweden.
However, overhead electric lines are not practical for smaller EVs like sedans and SUVs.
Wireless EV Charging Technology
Do you know how you cancharge your smartphone wirelessly?
The same technology is also possible on electric vehicles.
This means you could charge your electric vehicle wirelessly while driving on the road.
But despite the benefits,EV wireless charginghas not picked up yet.
This could be expensive and complicated to install.
Even Tesla is working on installing wireless charging technology on its cars.
Solar Roof Electric Vehicles
A few startups have engineered electric vehicles that are powered by solar roofs.
This means you could recharge your electric vehicle while you’re driving using solar panels.
The Fisker Ocean Extreme is another electric vehicle designed with a solar roof.
It’s currently in production and sold at $68,999.
Other car manufacturers such as Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz are also developing EVs that can recharge through solar roofs.
Regenerative Braking in EVs
Most electric vehicles nowadays are designed withregenerative braking.
When Can We Expect EVs to Charge on the Road?
Technically, electric vehicles are already recharging while driving using regenerative braking.
