Inductive roadway charging

[TEG]

http://inhabitat.com/2010/11/02/worlds-first-wireless-electric-car-charger-launched-in-uk/

http://www.greenpacks.org/2010/11/0...ough-magnetic-induction-london-gets-it-first/

http://gizmodo.com/5599051/evatrans-plugless-power-station-will-wirelessly-charge-electric-cars

Related older topics:

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/4586-Wireless-Charging

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/1583-Charge-your-EV-while-driving

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/633-Afraid-To-Plug-In

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/1862-Nissan-Wireless-recharge

 

[kgb]

Now, just line the highways with those and there won't be a problem with range anxiety.

 

[rolosrevenge]

At 6 hours to charge from 20%, you would have to have vast stretches of road with that underneath them. It will most likely be cheaper to simply strategically place level 3 chargers.

 

[PaulM]

It will most likely be cheaper to simply strategically place level 3 chargers.

and WAYYYY more efficient. I think inductive charging is a nice concept but the loss of efficiency isn't worth the added convenience.