The electric road works by using an overhead power line system that is similar to the ones used for electric trains. The system enables electric vehicles to connect to the power grid via a pantograph, which is mounted on the roof of the vehicle.
The report notes that the electric road is designed to help reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality in Sweden. It is also expected to be a more cost-effective solution than building new charging stations, as the infrastructure required for the electric road is less expensive.
The Swedish government has reportedly allocated approximately €3.3 million for the construction of the electric road, which will be built between the city of Gävle and the port of Sandviken.
If successful, the electric road could serve as a model for other countries looking to reduce their carbon footprint and promote the use of electric vehicles.