Electric Road Systems: A Solution for the Future?

It is looking increasing likely that electric vehicles will play a major role in the future of road transport. While commercial electric vehicles exist their uptake has been limited due to high purchase costs, limited battery range, and a lack of charging convenience. Furthermore, while developments are underway, electric and hybrid drive trains are yet to be efficiently integrated with heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). A novel way to overcome such challenges are Electric Road Systems (ERS); a branch of technologies that allow vehicles to charge while in motion. Limited information exists regarding the comparative performance of ERS solutions, market readiness, costs, and implementation issues. To this end, the World Road Association (PIARC) commissioned TRL to undertake a state-of-the-art review and feasibility study of ERS concepts; focusing on ERS implementation from the perspective of a road administration. The study had three interlinked phases: (1) state-of-the-art review and stakeholder engagement, (2) technological and implementation feasibility assessment, and (3) exploring the business model for ERS uptake. The appendices include ERS case studies, risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis model, and a workshop overview.

• Record URL:
  https://www.piarc.org/en/order-library/29690-en-Electric%20road%20systems:%20a%20solution%20for%20the%20future.htm?catalog&catalog-size=
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9782840604969
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of the World Road Association – PIARC. Appendices are a separate document (176p.) at the provided URL.
• Corporate Authors:

  TRL Limited

  Crowthorne House, Nine Mile Ride
  Wokingham, Berkshire  United Kingdom  RG40 3GA

  World Road Association (PIARC). Technical Committee on Rural Roads and Earthworks (D.4)

  Paris,   France 
• Authors:
  • Bateman, D
  • Leal, D
  • Reeves, S
  • Emre, M
  • Stark, L
  • Ognissanto, F
  • Myers, R
  • Lamb, M
• Publication Date: 2018

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: PIARC Special project
• Features: Appendices; Glossary; References;
• Pagination: 138p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Benefit cost analysis; Case studies; Electric vehicle charging; Electric vehicles; Energy transfer; Feasibility analysis; Implementation; Risk assessment; Stakeholders; State of the art; Technological innovations; Technology assessment; Workshops
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01687648
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9782840604969
• Report/Paper Numbers: 2018SP04EN
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 2018 10:09AM