Michigan to Build Wireless Charging Road for Electric Vehicles in the U.S.

As zero-emission vehicles continue to grow in popularity throughout the world, charging infrastructure remains a major barrier to mainstream adoption – and while range anxiety and concerns over charging continue to plague potential battery-powered car buyers, one U.S. state is looking for solutions in new technology.

A new pilot program is emerging in Michigan after Govorner Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to begin designing and constructing an electric vehicle (EV) wireless charging road, which charges EVs while they drive along the road, according to Fox2Detroit.

The project, called the Inductive Vehicle Charging Pilot, would allow EVs to charge as they drive on the roads, without the need to stop to charge – and the new technology could be a gamechanger as the world continues to adopt more and more EVs.

In a statement, Whitmer said, “This project reinforces my commitment to accelerating the deployment of electric vehicle infrastructure in Michigan and will create new opportunities for businesses and high-tech jobs amidst the transition to electric vehicles.”

While Tesla’s Superchargers were ranked at the top of a public EV charging ranking, a move towards electrified, charging roads could bring about a major change for states, cities and municipalities that can afford the technology, especially as EVs continue to become more and more popular.