The effects of climate change, the reduction in available fossil fuels and an increase in sustainable technology have made “green” cars more popular than ever. There are many different hybrids to choose from and electric cars are quickly gaining popularity.
One of the logistical issues with electric cars is just where and when to charge them. The infrastructure is not set to support a fleet of all electric cars. And right now, they take a long time to fully charge. Fortunately, scientists are working to change all that. Some are building battery “switching stations” that would allow drivers to swap their batteries along a trip.
Another, potentially more effective, option is recharging roads. Engineers are developing a way to wireless charge electric cars through coil embedded in the actual road. The cars would charge as they drove, meaning that, in theory, they would never have to stop at a charge station.