The Swinburne University of Technology is leading a project to implement dynamic wireless charging technology on Australian roads for heavy-duty vehicles.

This project is funded by a 3 million AUD grant from the Australian government to help accelerate the nation’s electric vehicle sector.

It aims to embed dynamic wireless charging technology into roads to charge electric trucks and buses as they drive on the highway. This will help ensure they have enough charge while travelling with heavy loads or over long distances.

A $3 million grant by the Australian government will implement dynamic wireless charging technology into roads, unlocking the uptake of electric heavy vehicles
A $3 million grant by the Australian government will implement dynamic wireless charging technology into roads, unlocking the uptake of electric heavy vehicles
Leader of the project and New Energy Technology Research Group, Professor Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian said:

By seamlessly integrating dynamic wireless charging systems into our road infrastructure, we are setting the stage for a transformation in the heavy vehicle industry.

This collaborative effort is a perfect example of our shared vision for a sustainable transportation ecosystem that can significantly reduce our environmental footprint.

The project will create a prototype for embedding advanced wireless charging infrastructure on regional roads. It will involve a collaboration between ACE Infrastructure, SEA Electric, Fleet Plant Hire, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Siemens, ARRB Group and Net Zero Stack.

This follows several years of study conducted by researchers and PhD students at Swinburne’s New Energy Technologies Research Group.

Professor Stojcevski, Dean of School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies said:

We are thrilled to be providing a platform for researchers to collaborate with leading industry partners and contribute to real-world solutions in the development of sustainable and innovative energy solutions for the future of transportation.

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