Even the most extended range electric cars can be a real pain to charge. The amount of time it takes to replenish battery power is still far greater than the time it takes to refill a fuel tank, though several new EVs are getting closer.
Michigan will become the latest government entity to try and remedy the issue. Governor Gretchen Whitmer opened the Motor Bella auto show in Pontiac, MI, yesterday, announcing that the state would begin testing wireless charging roadways.
The state joins Indiana and several international organizations, including governments, with similar plans.
Whitmer said that a one-mile stretch of road would be chosen for the Inductive Vehicle Charging Pilot, but it's not clear where it will end up.
Earlier this year, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced that it would begin testing wireless charging highway pavement.
Its tests will take place in phases, beginning with testing and validation of different types of pavements.
Phase three is when actual testing starts, though the location and timeframe are not yet defined.
The Michigan plan would move the state ahead of Indiana by going directly to the road test phase. Other tests are underway, or will soon be underway, in Israel and Norway - link - Chris Teague - link - more like this - link - see the Genesis GV60 - link
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