A collaborative effort

The success of the Evolution Road project lies in the collaboration between various stakeholders, researchers, and the public sector. This diverse consortium worked tirelessly to test and verify the technology, generating critical data and insights. Key partners in this venture included Innovation Skåne AB, Elonroad, Kraftringen Energi AB, Lund Municipality / Future by Lund, Lund University of Technology (LTH), Ramboll AB, Skånetrafiken AB, Solaris Sverige AB, and the National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI). 

Decreased battery size

Numerous topics were addressed throughout the project, such as friction, corrosion, charging capabilities, energy efficiency, emissions, driving conditions, and weather conditions. These tests were vital in advancing the development of a sustainable and efficient electric road infrastructure.  

One of the most significant revelations was the potential for reduced battery sizes in electric vehicles. The project's findings suggest that battery size can be decreased by 50 to 80 percent, leading to lighter vehicles, reduced costs, and a lower environmental impact from battery production. 

The Evolution Road project tested two variations of an electric road system, utilizing the same core technology. One variation featured a charging rail placed on top of the road, while the other had a charging rail embedded into the road surface. Both designs demonstrated the feasibility of transmitting high power at high speeds and ease of installation, proving the technology's potential for widespread adoption. 

Significant takeaways

As the electric road that was installed in Getingevägen, Lund is now dismounted, it marks the end of the beginning for electric road technology. The collaboration and innovation demonstrated by the project's consortium have set a solid foundation for future advancements in electric road systems, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future.  

• The project has attracted significant international interest, bringing visitors to Lund to witness Elonroad's conductive electric road firsthand.
  
  

• Collaboration between companies, researchers, and the public sector has been key, conducting numerous tests to verify the technology and generate new knowledge.

  
  

• The electric road enables a 50-80% reduction in vehicle battery size, offering substantial environmental benefits. The conductive technology supports the high power demands of freight transport, such as buses and trucks, and has proven reliable in cold climates.
  

What is next for Elonroad?

Thanks to the development of the Evolution Road project, Elonroad moves on to focus on other projects.

Among several partnerships is the next one with the Fortune 500 company AISIN, a member of the Toyota Group, to build a 750-kilometer electric test road in Mons, Belgium. The installation was finished in June 2024. More about this project here.

Another established collaboration is with Vinci Group, with the agreement to build a 2-kilometer electric road on the outskirts of Paris on the A10 highway, starting installation in the fall of 2024.