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Sweden's building first electrified road

By Athik Saleh

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First electrified motorway

Sweden is constructing the world's first permanent electrified motorway to recharge electric vehicles while driving.

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E20 route

Sweden has chosen European route 20 (E20) for its electrification project, connecting three major cities and logistic hubs, with completion expected by 2025.

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Charging method

The charging method is yet to be chosen. The three available charging methods for vehicles are conductive (ground-based), catenary, and inductive.

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Inductive charging

Sweden is expected to use an inductive charging system, which uses a pad/plate under the road to transfer electricity to EVs when they pass over.

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Electrifying roads in Europe

Sweden aims to electrify 3,000km of roads by 2035 and is partnering with France and Germany for research collaboration.

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