Smart Roads Will Become Future Trends: Solar + Wireless Charging

In the field of transportation, the emergence of technologies such as automatic driving and smart vehicle platforms has made us feel very excited. Smart roads will become a trend in the future. It can not only use solar energy to charge cars, but also has built-in intelligent transportation systems.

Currently, more than 31,000 square miles of asphalt roads in the United States are exposed to the sun. If these asphalt roads are covered by solar panels, a mile of highway can produce enough energy for 80 households.

Placing solar panels on the road can give LED road signs on both sides of the lane, allowing drivers to better understand the conditions of the road ahead and avoid traffic accidents. With the popularity of electric vehicles, car manufacturers can also add solar wireless charging functions in the car instead of spending resources to build a charging pile.

It is understood that researchers at the Korea Academy of Science and Technology are developing technologies that allow electric vehicles to be recharged at any time. If a suitable partner is found, this technology can soon be put into practical use.

For intelligent highways, the intelligent transportation system is a very important component. It can handle some of the challenges that future traffic will face, such as strengthening the communication between self-driving cars and avoiding collisions. Sensors and wireless communication devices used on highways allow drivers to automatically select the optimal route and limit the speed of travel.