The Michigan Department of Transportation recently unveiled what is being called the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for EVs, a street just west of downtown Detroit.
Consumers have named the high initial cost of EVs as their biggest concern, followed by a limited number of charging stations, which gives rise to range anxiety.
“Developing electrified roadways may be the catalyst to accelerate interest and acceptance of EVs for all consumers,” the transport agency’s director, Bradley Wieferich, said in a statement. “Making it easier for EV users to find a reliable charging source without disrupting their commute supports both fleet operations and passenger travel.”
