Even though electric cars are becoming more common and have enjoyed increasing success over the years, some drivers are not ready to get started. In particular, the fear of losing autonomy and therefore breaking down on the sidelines. Which, however, is a very minimal risk as France now has a very developed network of charging stations and electric cars increasing autonomy. Especially since innovative charging solutions are constantly being developed.

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A smart decision

And the last one, to put it mildly, is interesting. The latter was developed by a group of Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo. Then you can take advantage of stopping at a red light to charge your electric car’s battery. But how is this possible? In fact, the principle is very simple. Coils are installed under bitumen, where cars stop at a red light. They also have coils underneath them which then conduct electricity. Here’s how cars can charge while waiting for light.

A real asset

According to the scientists behind this innovative project, it is possible to recover one kilometer of autonomy every 10 seconds. Thus, a complete stop at a traffic light saves 3 to 5 kilometers, which can make all the difference, especially in a city where stops are frequent. The device is currently in testing in Japan, but could very well be rolled out globally if it proves convincing. Solar roads using this principle are already being developed around the world.

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