Electric Road

Electreon Unveils the World's First Commercial Wireless Charging Terminal for Buses in Israel

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon, expressed excitement about the project, stating, "We are pleased to introduce to the world the first wireless charging terminal of this kind here in Israel, enabling efficient, cost-effective, and space-saving wireless charging for public transit buses in a busy urban zone.

Key Points: 
  • Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon, expressed excitement about the project, stating, "We are pleased to introduce to the world the first wireless charging terminal of this kind here in Israel, enabling efficient, cost-effective, and space-saving wireless charging for public transit buses in a busy urban zone.
  • Electreon managed the entire terminal project, from end-to-end, encompassing electrical infrastructure, required approvals, and civil engineering works.
  • The company also implemented its advanced charging software platform to remotely manage and oversee wireless charging of the fleet vehicles at the terminal.
  • The successful completion of this stationary wireless charging project comes in the backdrop of a multitude of technical and commercial successes for Electreon this year.

Electreon Enters the Chinese Market through a Strategic Agreement with Shandong Innovation and Entrepreneurship Community for International Science and Technology Cooperation (SITEC)

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Today, Electreon announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shandong Innovation and Entrepreneurship Community for International Science and Technology Cooperation (SITEC) ; a provincial science and technology innovation arm led by Shandong Hi-Speed Group (SDHS), a Fortune 500 state-owned company.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Electreon announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shandong Innovation and Entrepreneurship Community for International Science and Technology Cooperation (SITEC) ; a provincial science and technology innovation arm led by Shandong Hi-Speed Group (SDHS), a Fortune 500 state-owned company.
  • Electreon will also integrate its award-winning technology with vehicles from the one of the biggest Chinese bus manufacturers, Zhongtong Bus .
  • Under this collaborative initiative, Electreon will also establish a Chinese subsidiary company and employ local talents to bolster its presence in the strategically important Chinese market.
  • Beyond being the heart of global EV production, Shandong province is also a strategic market entry point for Electreon.

Electreon Enters the Chinese Market through a Strategic Agreement with Shandong Innovation and Entrepreneurship Community for International Science and Technology Cooperation (SITEC)

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Workforce, Heart, Entrepreneurship, State, Partnership, EV, SDHS, USD, Science, EVS, Forum for European–Australian Science and Technology Cooperation, TASE, International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2014, Memorandum of understanding, Electric Road, OEM, Zhongtong Bus, Transport, Enterprise, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, Mobile phone, Rail transport, Renewable energy, Swedish Transport Administration electric road program

Today, Electreon announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shandong Innovation and Entrepreneurship Community for International Science and Technology Cooperation (SITEC) ; a provincial science and technology innovation arm led by Shandong Hi-Speed Group (SDHS), a Fortune 500 state-owned company.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Electreon announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shandong Innovation and Entrepreneurship Community for International Science and Technology Cooperation (SITEC) ; a provincial science and technology innovation arm led by Shandong Hi-Speed Group (SDHS), a Fortune 500 state-owned company.
  • Electreon will also integrate its award-winning technology with vehicles from the one of the biggest Chinese bus manufacturers, Zhongtong Bus .
  • Under this collaborative initiative, Electreon will also establish a Chinese subsidiary company and employ local talents to bolster its presence in the strategically important Chinese market.
  • Beyond being the heart of global EV production, Shandong province is also a strategic market entry point for Electreon.

Redefining Green Transportation: New Federal Bill Boosts Wireless EV Charging Program

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2023 , to expand Wireless EV Charging Programs at the federal level.

Key Points: 
  • Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2023 , to expand Wireless EV Charging Programs at the federal level.
  • The new law would create a dedicated grant program in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), providing funding for Wireless EV Charging projects.
  • This includes $250 million in grants for Wireless EV Charging initiatives such as roads, parking lots, bus routes, airports, as well as coastal and inland ports.
  • The Wireless EV Charging bill is rooted in the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) 2021-2022 pilot program that enabled the first public wireless EV charging road in the U.S. -  a pioneering project deploying Electreon's proprietary wireless charging technology , a collaborative endeavor between multiple stakeholders including Electreon, MDOT, Ford Motor Co., DTE Energy Co. OFME, Next Energy, Jacobs, Michigan Central, and the city of Detroit, among others.

Electreon and GINAF Unveil Successful Electric Truck Integration: Charging a GINAF 50-Ton Electric Truck on the World's First Public Wireless Electric Road for Trucks and Buses

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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This time, GINAF is elevating its e-truck value proposition by integrating Electreon's wireless charging system with the GINAF GE2121 truck (a modified DAF XF).

Key Points: 
  • This time, GINAF is elevating its e-truck value proposition by integrating Electreon's wireless charging system with the GINAF GE2121 truck (a modified DAF XF).
  • The 'wireless truck' has undergone testing on both Electreon's stationary wireless charging station (charging while idle) and its dynamic (Wireless Electric Road - charging while driving).
  • This Electreon and GINAF e-Truck integration is a vital step forward in the race to net-zero road transport emissions.
  • "GINAF is very pleased with the results of the truck's excellent performance on the world's first public Electric Road: Electreon's Smartroad in Gotland, '' said Roeland van der Woude, GINAF CEO.

Electreon and GINAF Unveil Successful Electric Truck Integration: Charging a GINAF 50-Ton Electric Truck on the World's First Public Wireless Electric Road for Trucks and Buses

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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This time, GINAF is elevating its e-truck value proposition by integrating Electreon's wireless charging system with the GINAF GE2121 truck (a modified DAF XF).

Key Points: 
  • This time, GINAF is elevating its e-truck value proposition by integrating Electreon's wireless charging system with the GINAF GE2121 truck (a modified DAF XF).
  • The 'wireless truck' has undergone testing on both Electreon's stationary wireless charging station (charging while idle) and its dynamic (Wireless Electric Road - charging while driving).
  • This Electreon and GINAF e-Truck integration is a vital step forward in the race to net-zero road transport emissions.
  • "GINAF is very pleased with the results of the truck's excellent performance on the world's first public Electric Road: Electreon's Smartroad in Gotland, '' said Roeland van der Woude, GINAF CEO.

Electreon Wins the First Electric Road Tender in Norway: The Nordic EV Leader Joins Sweden, Germany, Italy and the U.S. with it's First Wireless Electric Road for Electric Vehicles (EVs)

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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This tender was planned specifically to evaluate wireless charging products for AtB's BRT routes, and the unique geographic and climatic conditions of Trondheim.

Key Points: 
  • This tender was planned specifically to evaluate wireless charging products for AtB's BRT routes, and the unique geographic and climatic conditions of Trondheim.
  • This wireless charging road multiplies its impact by tenfold, offering zero visual impact while enabling true sustainability through reduced EV battery sizes and en-route charging.
  • Norway is known as a leader in EV adoption worldwide with an ambitious goal of phasing out internal combustion engine cars by 2025.
  • It is an honor to be part of this project and demonstrate the strengths of our technology in the harsh winter tests."

Electreon Wins the First Electric Road Tender in Norway: The Nordic EV Leader Joins Sweden, Germany, Italy and the U.S. with it's First Wireless Electric Road for Electric Vehicles (EVs)

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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This tender was planned specifically to evaluate wireless charging products for AtB's BRT routes, and the unique geographic and climatic conditions of Trondheim.

Key Points: 
  • This tender was planned specifically to evaluate wireless charging products for AtB's BRT routes, and the unique geographic and climatic conditions of Trondheim.
  • This wireless charging road multiplies its impact by tenfold, offering zero visual impact while enabling true sustainability through reduced EV battery sizes and en-route charging.
  • Norway is known as a leader in EV adoption worldwide with an ambitious goal of phasing out internal combustion engine cars by 2025.
  • It is an honor to be part of this project and demonstrate the strengths of our technology in the harsh winter tests."

Electreon's Wireless Electric Road Technology Sets a New World Record: The Longest Distance Ever Driven By A Passenger Electric Vehicle (EV) For Over 100 Hours, Solving the Most Acute Challenges of EV Adoption

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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During their 100-hour demonstration last week, a TOYOTA RAV4 covered an impressive 1,942 km (1,206 miles) using Electreon's proprietary Wireless Electric Road technology.

Key Points: 
  • During their 100-hour demonstration last week, a TOYOTA RAV4 covered an impressive 1,942 km (1,206 miles) using Electreon's proprietary Wireless Electric Road technology.
  • This milestone proves that Electreon's wireless charging technology effectively addresses two key challenges in EV transition: range anxiety and battery size.
  • The Electreon team expected they would drive around 1,500 k Most Acute Challenges m (approximately 932 miles) in their 5-day driving rally.
  • Even with only 25% of the track electrified, the Wireless Electric Road provides endless range for any electric vehicle (EV).

Breaking Down the EV Range Anxiety Barrier: The Future of Unlimited Carbon Neutral Mobility; Electreon To Demonstrate its Electric Road Technology Empowering an EV To Drive Up to 100 Hours Next Week

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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In less than one week (starting on May 21st, 2023), the Electreon team will showcase its industry-changing wireless Electric Road technology charging a TOYOTA RAV4-PHEV as it drives on the company's demonstration wireless Electric Road  for up to 100 hours.

Key Points: 
  • In less than one week (starting on May 21st, 2023), the Electreon team will showcase its industry-changing wireless Electric Road technology charging a TOYOTA RAV4-PHEV as it drives on the company's demonstration wireless Electric Road  for up to 100 hours.
  • Electreon selected this hybrid vehicle to demonstrate how any EV, even one with a minimal vehicle battery size can benefit from extended, even unlimited range, with wireless EV charging.
  • The company's demonstration track is just over 200 meters in length and approximately 25% of the track is electrified.
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    While drivers will change throughout the week, the vehicle will not need to stop for dedicated charging time throughout the five-day period.