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Honda Develops Wireless EV Charging Tech for On-the-Go Power, Plans Japan Highway Test
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 12:35
Honda Develops Wireless EV Charging Tech for On-the-Go Power, Plans Japan Highway Test
- •Honda Motor announced the development of technology capable of wirelessly charging electric vehicles, including large trucks, while they are in motion.
- •The Japanese automaker plans to test this innovative technology on a highway in Japan.
- •Honda will collaborate with construction firm Taisei and road builder Taisei Rotec for tests scheduled to begin in the financial year starting April 2027 or later.
- •Developed by Honda's research arm with the two firms, the system aims to transfer electricity wirelessly from road-embedded charging units to moving vehicles, potentially reducing the need for frequent charging stops.
- •An engineer from Honda noted that the economic viability of the system, compared to conventional high-speed charging networks, still needs to be assessed.
Key Questions Answered
Honda has developed a wireless charging system that transfers electricity from embedded road units to electric vehicles, including large trucks, while they are in motion to reduce charging stops.
Honda plans to test the wireless road charging technology on a Japanese highway during or after the financial year beginning in April 2027.
Honda is developing and testing the technology in collaboration with construction firm Taisei and road builder Taisei Rotec.
