DOI: 10.5176/2301-394X_ACE13.42
Authors: M.Sc. Nen Nguyen Dinh, Dr. –Ing. Bernhard Lechner,
Abstract:
To reduce the dependence on the scarce petroleum supply in the mere future and greenhouse gases emissions, Electric vehicles (EVs) are being introduced worldwide. However, the adoption of EVs remains low mainly because of its battery related problems including price, weight and range limitation. Electrified roadway, which allows to charge of EVs while they are in operation (in motion or stop), is a promising technology to overcome all of battery related issues. Even though there were huge developments in electrified roadway concerning inductive power transfer (IPT), there is still a need for an applicable road pavement technology where devices for IPT are installed. This paper will define the prerequisite conditions for electrified roadways under civil engineering point of view. Based on the predefined conditions, all types of high performance pavements are studied. In conclusion, jointed precast concrete pavement is proved to be a suitable approach for implementation of electrified roadway.
Keywords: Electric vehicles, EVs, electrified roadway, precast concrete pavement, prestressed precast concrete pavement, jointed precast concrete pavement
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