First EV Charging Road in U.S. Being Built in Indiana
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Source: Indy Star
A quarter-mile stretch of state highway in West Lafayette, Indiana, is set to test a new system that allows heavy-duty electric trucks to charge while driving. This pilot project, developed by the Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University, aims to address the limitations of electric vehicle batteries and reduce air pollution from transportation.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Road, Education, Automotive, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Energy Storage, Government
- Location
- West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Indy Star
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Description | A quarter-mile stretch of state highway in West Lafayette, Indiana, is set to test a new system that allows heavy-duty electric trucks to charge while driving. This pilot project, developed by the Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University, aims to address the limitations of electric vehicle batteries and reduce air pollution from transportation. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Indiana |
City | West Lafayette |
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Source | Indy Star |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Education, Automotive, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Energy Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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