The first 50 metres of electric road, initially deployed in 2019, were upgraded to a newer version of the system infrastructure.
A new semi-automatic installation method was used with good results. The work demonstrated meaningful process improvements informed by experience from this installation and other electric-road projects.
The upgrade combined newer infrastructure with a more repeatable installation process, helping translate lessons from earlier deployment into practical road work.
Learning through installation
Upgrading an existing section provides a direct way to assess construction sequencing, equipment placement and the coordination required between road and electrical work. These lessons help explain how embedded charging infrastructure can be installed while keeping the needs of a working road in view.
