Sweden is on track to create history as it converts a highway into a first-of-its-kind permanently electrified road.&nbsp;Sweden's pioneering project is expected to pave the way for an additional 3,000 kilometres&nbsp;of electric roads in the country by 2035, as per Euro News.

The project's chosen highway, European route E20, connects logistic hubs between Hallsberg and Örebro, which are positioned in the heart of Sweden's three largest cities, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö.

The initiative aligns with the EU's momentous decision to mandate zero carbon emissions for all new cars sold by 2035, which has spurred European nations to establish the necessary infrastructure for emissions-free transportation.&nbsp;

The electrified road is expected to work through dynamic charging, allowing vehicles to recharge while driving. As stated by experts, this innovative technology enables vehicles to travel longer distances with smaller batteries and avoid waiting at charging stations.&nbsp;

Although the charging process for the E20 hasn't been finalized yet, there are three charging options: catenary, conductive, and inductive.&nbsp;

The catenary system requires overhead wires that provide electricity to specific types of buses or trams. The conductive charging method is suitable for private cars and heavy-duty vehicles if a conductive system like a rail transfers the electricity. On the other hand, the inductive charging option uses unique equipment buried underneath the road that sends electricity to a coil in the electric vehicle, which then stores it in the battery.

Although the Electric Road System (ERS) primarily targets trucks, a new study indicates that private cars could also reap its advantages. The study showed that integrating home charging with dynamic charging could decrease the battery size of electric cars by as much as 70 percent. The researchers also highlighted that only a quarter of Sweden's roads need to be electrified to make the ERS feasible, and it is not necessary to electrify all roads.

Sweden has partnered with France and Germany to collaborate on authority and research partnerships regarding electric roads. As other countries like India, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States increase their efforts in building ERS systems, Germany and Sweden are already conducting trial facilities on public roads.

Sweden is on track to create history as it converts a highway into a first-of-its-kind permanently electrified road. Sweden's pioneering project is expected to pave the way for an additional 3,000 kilometres of electric roads in the country by 2035, as per Euro News.

Sweden is on track to create history as it converts a highway into a first-of-its-kind permanently electrified road. Sweden's pioneering project is expected to pave the way for an additional 3,000 kilometres of electric roads in the country by 2035, as per Euro News. The project's chosen highway, European route E20, connects logistic hubs between Hallsberg and Örebro, which are positioned in the heart of Sweden's three largest cities, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. The initiative aligns with the EU's momentous decision to mandate zero carbon emissions for all new cars sold by 2035, which has spurred European nations to establish the necessary infrastructure for emissions-free transportation. The electrified road is expected to work through dynamic charging, allowing vehicles to recharge while driving. As stated by experts, this innovative technology enables vehicles to travel longer distances with smaller batteries and avoid waiting at charging stations. Although the charging process for the E20 hasn't been finalized yet, there are three charging options: catenary, conductive, and inductive. The catenary system requires overhead wires that provide electricity to specific types of buses or trams. The conductive charging method is suitable for private cars and heavy-duty vehicles if a conductive system like a rail transfers the electricity. On the other hand, the inductive charging option uses unique equipment buried underneath the road that sends electricity to a coil in the electric vehicle, which then stores it in the battery. Although the Electric Road System (ERS) primarily targets trucks, a new study indicates that private cars could also reap its advantages. The study showed that integrating home charging with dynamic charging could decrease the battery size of electric cars by as much as 70 percent. The researchers also highlighted that only a quarter of Sweden's roads need to be electrified to make the ERS feasible, and it is not necessary to electrify all roads. Sweden has partnered with France and Germany to collaborate on authority and research partnerships regarding electric roads. As other countries like India, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States increase their efforts in building ERS systems, Germany and Sweden are already conducting trial facilities on public roads.

E-highways: Sweden leads the way in sustainable transportation

Clear water bodies dotted with 10,000 seaplanes, &#39;floating cities&#39; in the form of ocean cruises and electric vehicles zipping on dedicated highway lanes -- that&#39;s the future as envisioned by Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari.

For the &#39;go-getter&#39; minister at the helm of affairs to overhaul the country&#39;s infrastructure, India has the potential to realise all this and much more.

&quot;I have been talking about seaplanes. If it starts, in India we have the potential of starting 10,000 seaplanes. We have 3 to 4 lakh ponds in India, plenty of dams, 2,000 river ports, 200 small ports and 12 major ports. It will cost less,&quot; Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Gadkari told PTI.

The minister said he has asked his civil aviation counterpart Ashok Gajapathi Raju to explore a regulatory regime for single-engine seaplanes to facilitate introduction of such planes in the country as early as possible.

&quot;Seaplanes can land in one foot water and require only 300 metre runway. It has a huge potential and runs at a speed of 400 km per hour.

Our ministry and the aviation ministry will finalise its rules and regulations soon. There are different rules in America, Canada, Japan. We will study their laws in three months,&quot; Gadkari said.

The minister, along with Raju, had participated in a seaplane trial run of budget carrier SpiceJet at the Girgaum Chowpatty off the Mumbai coast on December 9.

SpiceJet plans to buy more than 100 amphibian aircraft at an estimated cost of USD 400 million.

Describing cruises as &quot;floating cities&quot;, Gadkari said they have the potential to swell to more than 950 from about 90 at present.

Cruises from India could go to Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand and massive efforts are underway to boost this segment, including a Rs 1,000 crore terminal being built in Mumbai. A policy is also in the works.

Listing priorities for 2018, Gadkari said work will start on much-awaited India&#39;s first pod taxi project after a high- level panel recommended inviting fresh bids for the same conforming to the strictest global safety standards.

&quot;Seaplanes, cruises, waterways, electric vehicles, pod taxis, catamarans, expressways&quot; or the mammoth Rs 16 lakh crore Sagarmala and Rs 7 lakh crore Bharatmala initiatives will change the face of India&#39;s infrastructure, he claimed.

Another key thrust area would be to reduce crude imports of Rs 7 lakh crore by at least half and provide jobs to at least 50 lakh youth in related industries.

&quot;We are making efforts to overhaul transport. We are importing crude oil worth Rs 7 lakh crore. We have decided to bring cost effective, import substitute, pollution free and indigenous fuel.

&quot;We will gradually convert our transport to electric, ethanol, methanol, bio-diesel, bio CNG and other such means. At least 1,000 new industries will begin in the country, employing 50 lakh youth,&quot; he said.

The minister also said electric buses will be promoted.

&quot;We can reduce ticket rates by 30-35 per cent by it. This has super capacitor technology.

A charged bus can run for 36 km and will be charged in 3 minutes.

&quot;We are planning that on Delhi-Mumbai (highway), one lane can be reserved for converting into electric highway,&quot; he said.

As far as batteries are concerned, 11 companies have started manufacturing lithium ion batteries and the prices have dropped by 50 per cent, he said, adding that recently in Gurgaon a green transport fleet of 1,000 electric auto- rickshaws was launched.

Projecting 20,000 kms of highways will be awarded by March 2018, Gadkari said last year it was 16,500 kms.

&quot;This year our road building reached 28 km a day from a mere 2 km a day when we took over. Next year it will be 40 km a day. Next year target will be 25,000 km,&quot; he said.

To power the ambitious highway growth plans, he said NHAI will soon come up with a bond issue offering attractive coupon rates of above 7 per cent. He urged the people to invest in it rather than chit funds or other such schemes.

&quot;We have decided that NHAI will raise funds from the poor... We will try to give 7.5 per cent to the common man and 7.75 per cent to women, those above 60 years and defence personnel. They will get interest for 10 years. Monthly interest will be submitted in their accounts,&quot; he said

Gadkari said his ministry will soon begin work on Rs 7.5 lakh crore highway projects under Bharatmala. The ministry also plans to train about 3.5 lakh workers under the skill development programme for highways.

He also said a certain percentage of the projects above Rs 100 crore will be earmarked for skill development and his ministry alone would create 2 crore jobs.

He said India faces shortages of 22 lakh drivers and one lakh driving training centres are on the anvil in the first phase in collaboration with states.

The minister said he has asked his civil aviation counterpart Ashok Gajapathi Raju to explore a regulatory regime for single-engine seaplanes

Clear water bodies dotted with 10,000 seaplanes, 'floating cities' in the form of ocean cruises and electric vehicles zipping on dedicated highway lanes -- that's the future as envisioned by Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. For the 'go-getter' minister at the helm of affairs to overhaul the country's infrastructure, India has the potential to realise all this and much more. "I have been talking about seaplanes. If it starts, in India we have the potential of starting 10,000 seaplanes. We have 3 to 4 lakh ponds in India, plenty of dams, 2,000 river ports, 200 small ports and 12 major ports. It will cost less," Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Gadkari told PTI. The minister said he has asked his civil aviation counterpart Ashok Gajapathi Raju to explore a regulatory regime for single-engine seaplanes to facilitate introduction of such planes in the country as early as possible. "Seaplanes can land in one foot water and require only 300 metre runway. It has a huge potential and runs at a speed of 400 km per hour. Our ministry and the aviation ministry will finalise its rules and regulations soon. There are different rules in America, Canada, Japan. We will study their laws in three months," Gadkari said. The minister, along with Raju, had participated in a seaplane trial run of budget carrier SpiceJet at the Girgaum Chowpatty off the Mumbai coast on December 9. SpiceJet plans to buy more than 100 amphibian aircraft at an estimated cost of USD 400 million. Describing cruises as "floating cities", Gadkari said they have the potential to swell to more than 950 from about 90 at present. Cruises from India could go to Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand and massive efforts are underway to boost this segment, including a Rs 1,000 crore terminal being built in Mumbai. A policy is also in the works. Listing priorities for 2018, Gadkari said work will start on much-awaited India's first pod taxi project after a high- level panel recommended inviting fresh bids for the same conforming to the strictest global safety standards. "Seaplanes, cruises, waterways, electric vehicles, pod taxis, catamarans, expressways" or the mammoth Rs 16 lakh crore Sagarmala and Rs 7 lakh crore Bharatmala initiatives will change the face of India's infrastructure, he claimed. Another key thrust area would be to reduce crude imports of Rs 7 lakh crore by at least half and provide jobs to at least 50 lakh youth in related industries. "We are making efforts to overhaul transport. We are importing crude oil worth Rs 7 lakh crore. We have decided to bring cost effective, import substitute, pollution free and indigenous fuel. "We will gradually convert our transport to electric, ethanol, methanol, bio-diesel, bio CNG and other such means. At least 1,000 new industries will begin in the country, employing 50 lakh youth," he said. The minister also said electric buses will be promoted. "We can reduce ticket rates by 30-35 per cent by it. This has super capacitor technology. A charged bus can run for 36 km and will be charged in 3 minutes. "We are planning that on Delhi-Mumbai (highway), one lane can be reserved for converting into electric highway," he said. As far as batteries are concerned, 11 companies have started manufacturing lithium ion batteries and the prices have dropped by 50 per cent, he said, adding that recently in Gurgaon a green transport fleet of 1,000 electric auto- rickshaws was launched. Projecting 20,000 kms of highways will be awarded by March 2018, Gadkari said last year it was 16,500 kms. "This year our road building reached 28 km a day from a mere 2 km a day when we took over. Next year it will be 40 km a day. Next year target will be 25,000 km," he said. To power the ambitious highway growth plans, he said NHAI will soon come up with a bond issue offering attractive coupon rates of above 7 per cent. He urged the people to invest in it rather than chit funds or other such schemes. "We have decided that NHAI will raise funds from the poor... We will try to give 7.5 per cent to the common man and 7.75 per cent to women, those above 60 years and defence personnel. They will get interest for 10 years. Monthly interest will be submitted in their accounts," he said Gadkari said his ministry will soon begin work on Rs 7.5 lakh crore highway projects under Bharatmala. The ministry also plans to train about 3.5 lakh workers under the skill development programme for highways. He also said a certain percentage of the projects above Rs 100 crore will be earmarked for skill development and his ministry alone would create 2 crore jobs. He said India faces shortages of 22 lakh drivers and one lakh driving training centres are on the anvil in the first phase in collaboration with states.

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