Honda plans a Japanese highway test of dynamic wireless charging for electric trucks in the fiscal year beginning April 2027 or later, working with Taisei and Taisei Rotec. The system would transfer power from equipment embedded in the road to a vehicle travelling above it.
If the technology proves efficient and durable, it could reduce charging stops and allow heavy vehicles to carry smaller batteries. The announcement describes a trial rather than commercial deployment, and cost, interoperability and road maintenance remain unresolved.
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