This innovative project, worth millions of dollars, is being spearheaded by UCLA and is primarily focused on a half-mile stretch of road in Westwood. The project is timed to coincide with the university's preparation to accommodate the Olympic Village, the residence of all athletes participating in the games.
According to The New York Post, Clinton Bench, the director of the UCLA Fleet and Transit, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "A wireless inductive option is a game changer. When a vehicle is driving over [a charger], the vehicle can collect charge while it’s moving." This revolutionary technology will not only enhance the efficiency of electric vehicles but also contribute to environmental conservation efforts.
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The project, which is funded by close to $20 million in state grants, will also facilitate the upgrade of UCLA's bus fleet. The plan is to replace gas-powered vehicles with electric buses, thereby reducing the university's carbon footprint. The electric vehicle-charging roadway will eliminate the need for buses to connect to electric charging coils, thus improving their operational efficiency.
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The charging infrastructure will be strategically placed beneath Charles E. Young Drive, between the Westwood Plaza intersection and UCLA’s Murphy Hall. This will enable any electric vehicle using the roadway to pick up a charge from several underground charging stations. The buses will be able to charge while in motion or when parked at a stationary wireless charger.
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The project also includes plans for additional stationary chargers at passenger drop-off and pickup locations and transit depots where UCLA buses make stops. This initiative follows in the footsteps of Detroit, which last year became the first city in the US to establish a wireless-charging public roadway, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of electric vehicle technology.
