Smart Charging E-highway for Heavy Vehicles

Abstract

The idea of electric heavy vehicles running on roads and charging via a pantograph system that connects to transmission lines above them is an innovative concept that has the potential to revolutionize the transportation industry. This concept is based on the principle of electric power transfer (EPT), which involves transferring electrical power from a power source to a receiver using electromagnetic fields. In this concept, heavy electric vehicles such as buses or trucks would be equipped with pantographs that can connect to overhead transmission lines while driving on the road. The pantograph would make contact with the transmission lines to draw power and charge the vehicle's battery, similar to how electric trains draw power from overhead lines. This technology has several potential benefits, including reducing the need for large and heavy batteries, which can be expensive and have limited range. Additionally, it could potentially reduce the amount of downtime needed for recharging vehicles, as they could be constantly powered while driving on the road.

Keywords: ESP8266, Pantograph, Heavy Vehicles, Charging