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Cost Effective Wireless Electrical Transportation

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Complete
Geo-spatial type
Urban
Total project cost
€71 429
EU Contribution
€50 000
Project Acronym
CEWET
STRIA Roadmaps
Transport electrification (ELT)
Transport mode
Road icon
Transport policies
Decarbonisation,
Environmental/Emissions aspects,
Societal/Economic issues
Transport sectors
Passenger transport

Overview

Call for proposal
H2020-SMEINST-1-2015
Link to CORDIS
Objectives

The multi-billion dollar public transit buses and train industry is under increasing regulatory and public policy pressure to adopt clean transportation solutions, that reduce CO2 emissions and noise pollution.

 

ElectRoad has developed the technology that makes possible the first electrical vehicle that is directly powered by wireless energy with no need for a battery or costly infrastructure. This unique technology eliminates the need for fuelling or charging a battery to put an electrical vehicle in motion by removing the energy source from the vehicle and transmitting the power wirelessly directly from the road during the drive. The solution is generic and universal, can be used by all types of electric vehicles without any structural changes to the electrical vehicle.

 

This technology is now at TRL level 6. ElectRoad has already achieved high energy transmission efficiency (above 80%), high value for money and zero emissions. ElectRoad electric buses are lighter (no battery), require less maintenance, and are more economical than electric buses of the competitors. The infrastructure is much cheaper than other electric transport alternatives such as trolleys or trams, making them attractive to public transport regulators, operators, and to the general public.

 

CEWET will:

  • Perform a feasibility study in preparation for a full demonstration and pilot (planned for Phase II), including Business and commercialisation Plans.
  • Prepare for the validation of the system on a road segment of approximately 200 m.
  • Perform a comprehensive Market Research and Risk Mitigation Plan
  • Prepare a Phase II proposal.

Several stakeholders have been approached (Public Transport Operators, Municipalities, Government Authorities, Utilities companies, etc) and expressed enthusiasm about the breakthrough technology, as well as their readiness to participate in pilots and willingness to buy the product once in production.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
European Commission
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Specific funding programme
H2020-EU.3.4.
H2020-EU.2.3.1.

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
Electric Road Ltd
Address
AMAL 10 ST PARK AFEK, ROSH HAYIN 4809900, Israel
EU Contribution
€50 000
Partner Organisations
EU Contribution
€0

Technologies

Technology Theme
Electric road vehicles
Technology
On-road inductive charging for EVs
TRL
TRL 6
Development phase
Demonstration/prototyping/Pilot Production

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