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Germany will build the first electrified highway to solve the problem of life
Author: Fang Ling
Recently, Siemens revealed that it has struck a deal with the German state of Hessen to lay a 10-kilometer-long overhead contact line along the A5 federal highway in Germany. This project marks the creation of Germany's first electrified highway, known as the eHighway. Germany, heavily impacted by the "Dieselgate" scandal, appears to be shifting toward electric vehicles.
The electrified road concept was first introduced by Siemens back in 2012. According to their design, trucks are fitted with intelligent pantographs that work alongside hybrid systems. These trucks can maintain a maximum speed of 90 km/h while connected to the overhead power lines. When operating on conventional roads, the system automatically switches to a hybrid engine.
Official sources indicate that the energy efficiency of the eHighway is twice that of traditional internal combustion engines. Not only does this reduce energy consumption by half, but it also minimizes air pollution, making it especially beneficial for ports, industrial zones, and logistics hubs. As noted on the Quartz website, the IDTechEx report suggests that Siemens' system could save up to 200 billion euros over the next three decades.
This solution also addresses current limitations in electric vehicle transport. Freight trucks often cover hundreds or even thousands of miles daily, with energy consumption increasing proportionally to the weight of the cargo. Current battery technology cannot sustain the long-distance travel required by heavy-duty vehicles, such as the Tesla Model X, which has a maximum range of 295 miles.
Transformation is inevitable. The development of electrified highways reflects broader shifts occurring across European nations following the Paris Agreement. Previously, Siemens had announced plans to build electrified highways in both Sweden and the U.S. In August 2014, Siemens unveiled its electrified highway initiative in the U.S., followed by a collaboration with Scania in 2015 to construct Europe's first electrified highway. Sweden aims to phase out fossil fuel dependency in its transportation sector by 2030.
Additionally, France, the UK, and Germany have all expressed intentions to ban the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles. In June, France led the way by declaring that these vehicles would be prohibited from sale by 2040. A month later, the UK followed suit with the same commitment. Even German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who previously defended diesel vehicles, has shifted her stance. On August 16th, she publicly stated for the first time since the Dieselgate scandal that Germany will push for the transition to electric vehicles and aims to have one million electric cars on the road by 2020.
This shift not only highlights Germany's commitment to environmental sustainability but also underscores the global momentum toward cleaner transportation solutions.