CollERS II: International research collaboration on Electric Road Systems

A working paper from the CollERS2 project

Expansion Strategies for Electric Road Systems (ERS) in Europe

The market development of alternative powertrains in European road freight transport will only be successful, if a network of alternative energy supply infrastructure is available. Electric road systems (ERS) powering battery electric trucks are one of the discussed alternative propulsion systems. T

A discussion paper from the CollERS2 project

Ready to go? Technology Readiness and Life-cycle Emissions of Electric Road Systems

The present discussion paper is the result of an international collaboration on ERS research, the CollERS2 project. It summarizes key results of the first workshop with Swedish and German participants held in November 2021. This paper thus has a focus on one of these low-carbon road transport techno

Executive Summary from the CollERS Project

Key Messages on Electric Roads

Electric road systems (ERS) enable electric power transfer to moving vehicles by means of overhead lines, rails or wireless technology. ERS constitutes a new type of technological system (“permanent pick-up”) that is a paradigm shift compared to traditional refuelling at fuel stations. ERS offer

Methodology for Feasibility Analysis of a Transnational ERS Corridor

Connecting Countries by Electric Roads

The present study aims at discussing relevant aspects for a potential roll-out of Electric Road Systems (ERS) on transnational corridors, as well as generally for ERS introduction in Europe. Feasibility criteria have thus been developed in order to assess the following topics for specific potential

Best practices from demonstration projects in Sweden and Germany

Real-world experiences of ERS

The purpose of this report is to report best practices from demonstrations of ERS technologies along public roads in Sweden, and procurement and the start of ERS demonstration projects in Germany. Readers in need of a state-of-the-art description of ERS, should refer to the CollERS report “O

Status quo and perspectives and implications for the introduction of electric road systems (ERS)

National and EU freight transport strategies

National and international freight transport in Europe is significantly influenced by both, national and the European Union (EU) strategies and regulations. The successful market launch of Electric Road Systems (ERS) can only succeed with knowledge of the current state of the European freight transp

Comparing the costs and benefits of different technologies: A case study for Germany

Getting zero emission trucks on the road - From regional to long-haul

Presentation by Florian Hacker, "Getting zero-emission trucks on the road", 19. February 19, 2020, Brussels

Overview of ERS concepts and complementary technologies

The implementation of ERS at national and international levels is likely to work together with the application of other solutions for cleaner transportation. This report therefore contains descriptions and comparisons of complementary technologies. There are several ongoing studies and demonstratio