Germany Installed Cables over a Highway to Power Electric Trucks

A system that allows trucks to draw electric power from overhead cables went into operation on 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) of the autobahn on Tuesday, according to the German government. The trucks run on electric motors when connected to the overhead lines, and a hybrid system when they return to a traditional road. Siemens argues that the system can be integrated with existing road infrastructure, making it a practical way to reduce emissions and energy consumption in places where railways aren’t feasible.

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