ERS.T-NRW - Electric Road System - Telecommunication in NRW

Project description

The ERS.T-NRW (Electric Road System Test Field North Rhine-Westphalia) project is setting new standards for the development and integration of inductive charging systems in North Rhine-Westphalia. The aim is to develop an interoperable, dynamic charging infrastructure for electric vehicles that enables both stationary and dynamic charging. This is intended to make a significant contribution to meeting the climate targets of the EU Green Deal and the mobility strategy of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

By combining state-of-the-art energy and communication technologies, the aim is to create a system that enables an intelligent, demand-oriented, and grid-stabilizing charging infrastructure—without additional land consumption. The project specifically addresses the challenges of high traffic and population density in North Rhine-Westphalia and exploits the great potential of contactless charging solutions for low-emission and space-efficient electrification of transport.

The focus is on developing a standardized, cross-manufacturer system that can supply various types of vehicles – from cars to trucks – with energy in an interoperable and safe manner. Communication between the vehicle and the infrastructure enables smart control of the energy flow, conserves the battery, and optimizes grid utilization at the same time.

A consortium of industry, research, and vehicle manufacturers—all based in North Rhine-Westphalia—is developing the technological and regulatory foundations for this and preparing the results for long-term use in standardization committees. In this way, ERS.T-NRW not only strengthens North Rhine-Westphalia as a business location, but also creates the basis for sustainable, networked electric mobility in Europe.

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