Sweden creates world's first 'Electric Road'
Sometimes vehicles will be too big and
heavy to make them ideal candidates for full electrification. That doesn't
mean, though, they can't be powered solely by electricity.
Proving that point, Sweden — in conjunction
with truck manufacturer Scania — has created the world's first "electric
road." It's a two-kilometer stretch of freeway in central Sweden with
power lines stretched over the right hand lane.
Hybrid trucks specially fitted with a
device called a 'pantograph power collector' can drive underneath the lines and
tap into the power. When connected to the lines, they run completely on
electricity. When they drive out of the right lane, the onboard engine kicks
on, as it reverts back to hybrid mode.
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http://mashable.com/2016/06/27/sweden-scania-electric-road/#vtx61ANcikqj
