Wireless Charging Roads: The Future of EVs or a Highway to Nowhere?

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Forget about plug-in chargers. Picture yourself driving along the highway as your EV charges directly from the road. Does it sound like something out of science fiction? Sweden, Detroit, and China are currently experimenting with this technology. But is it truly groundbreaking—or just an expensive mistake?

How It Works!​

1. Embedded Coils: Roads contain copper wires that generate magnetic fields.
2. EV Pickup: A receiver under your car converts those fields into electricity.
3. Seamless Charging: Drive and recharge simultaneously—no stopping, no cables.

Pros:

No More Range Anxiety – Your battery refills as you drive.
All-Weather Proof – Works in snow, rain, and Detroit potholes (probably).
Fleet-Friendly – Perfect for taxis, buses, and delivery trucks that can’t afford downtime.

Cons:

Insanely Expensive – Up to $4 million per mile to install (vs. $100k for a fast-charging station).
Energy Loss – Wireless = less efficient than cables (for now).
"Who Pays?" – Taxpayers? Private companies? Elon’s Twitter followers?

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Who’s Betting Big?​

• Sweden’s eRoad: Powers trucks via an electrified rail (not pure wireless, but close).
• Detroit’s Pilot: Fitting a downtown stretch with inductive charging—because why not?
• China’s Ambition: Testing solar + wireless roads (because of course they are).

Reality Check: Even if it works, will cities spend billions ripping up roads?

Over to You​

1. Game-Changer or Gimmick? Would you trust a wireless road to keep your EV alive?
2. Who Should Foot the Bill? Governments or private companies?
3. Better Idea? Should we focus on battery breakthroughs instead?

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