Norway has just made a major step towards sustainable transportation by launching the world’s first road capable of wirelessly charging electric vehicles (EVs) while they drive. This new infrastructure will help eliminate the need for cables or stationary charging stations for powering EVs.
How it Works
The road is embedded with inductive charging coils beneath its surface. These coils transfer energy directly to EVs equipped with compatible receivers, allowing vehicles to charge while in motion. The system operates automatically and can deliver a consistent charge at highway speeds.
This development could accelerate the deployment of autonomous EV fleets, enabling continuous operation without the need for scheduled charging breaks. It also enhances convenience for drivers and offers a scalable model for future transportation networks, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
Norway has a national target of achieving 100% EV adoption by 2025, and it is well on its way to doing so.
EV Adoption in Pakistan
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2020–2025 targets 30% of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030 and 50% of buses and trucks to shift to EVs by 2040. The government offers tax cuts, reduced import duties, and local assembly incentives to boost adoption.
Chinese firms are already investing in EV assembly plants, including one planned in Punjab. Pilot projects for electric buses have been launched in Islamabad and Karachi.
Pakistan’s charging infrastructure is underdeveloped. While the country has plans to get more EV chargers around the nation, it will take a while before Pakistan can get a full-fledged EV support system in place.
