The city of Detroit celebrated the inauguration of the first wireless charging road for electric batteries in the United States, marking the beginning of a new era in this field. The road, stretching only a quarter of a mile, is equipped with copper wires surrounded by rubber capable of wirelessly charging electric cars.

Some companies rely on this type of road to reduce battery sizes and facilitate charging during driving, without the need to stop at charging stations for extended periods.

The road was successfully tested with a Ford E-Transit electric vehicle, which managed to charge its battery at a rate of 16 kilowatts while driving at a speed of 14 km/h on the road. The car was equipped with a special device to receive and amplify the wireless charging waves emitted from the road to the battery.

Although the project is intriguing, the main challenge lies in its high cost, with the installation of wires on this short road costing around 6 million dollars. Nevertheless, this idea could be significant and applicable in specific areas in the coming decades.