Inductive electric charging road
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The project led by Prof. Ramirez Cardona at ÉTS, in collaboration with Université Laval, Eurovia Canada, and ElectReon, aims to develop a pavement structure incorporating an induction loop to enable contactless charging of electric vehicles while in motion.
The objective is to produce a guideline for the design of inductive charging pavements, taking into account the geometry and materials of the induction loops, as well as the effects of Québec’s northern climate (cold and humidity) on pavement durability. This project will validate the concept of inductive electric charging roads from a mechanical perspective within the Québec context.
Eurovia and ElectReon will thus be able to propose a robust and long-lasting pavement suitable for large-scale testing in Québec, to validate and demonstrate the operation of the charging system, including vehicle–infrastructure coupling.
This initiative aligns with Québec’s energy transition strategy as a solution for the electrification of road transportation, leveraging the province’s hydroelectric potential. The project will also support the training of five students in the fields of materials and pavement design.
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