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The technology is called Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT). It transfers energy from coils embedded in the road surface to a receiver in the vehicle. The aim of the tests is to determine how well this system is suited for real-world use.
The tests are being conducted on the route between Brescia and Milan. The road is serviced by the operator Brebemi, which is part of the Aleatica infrastructure group.
For the project, the Iveco eDaily in the 42C Crew Van version with a double cab and six seats was selected. The vehicle is based on the serial model but is additionally equipped with an induction charging system adapted to the infrastructure of the test section. The van will be operated on the route for 36 months under a lease contract and will be part of the Argentea service fleet that maintains the motorway infrastructure.
The new tests continue the Arena del Futuro project, created on this same route a few years ago. A special section of road was built there, where electric vehicles can receive energy from coils in the asphalt while moving. As part of this initiative, the VoltAire startup was also created.
Similar experiments are taking place in other countries as well. Pilot projects for dynamic wireless charging have already been launched in France and the USA, including testing on roads in the state of Florida.
The main task of the current tests is to understand how such systems work in real conditions. Developers are analyzing the efficiency of energy transfer, system stability, and maintenance requirements for the infrastructure. In the future, the technology could complement traditional charging stations and contribute to the reduction of electric vehicle batteries.
Source: Iveco
