Electrical Vehicle wireless charging technology company Electreon has announced that it is set to establish its first public wireless EV charging road system in the U.S. 

The Michigan Department of Transportation along with the State Department of Future Transportation and Electrification awarded the company a tender to create a wireless charging demonstration project that will include a one-mile wireless charging road and static charging stations. Dubbed the “Michigan Project,” the initiative is expected to launch in 2023 in Detroit. 

The Michigan Project is expected to be a significant part of Michigan’s aim to strengthen the economy, electrify vehicle fleets, and reduce carbon emissions by 2050. The State Department of Michigan will provide $1.9 million in funding towards the project.

“Michigan’s automotive industry roots built a foundation for mobility innovation, and we’re thrilled to join this community of experts,” said Stefan Tongur, Vice President of Business Development for Electreon in the U.S. “Our technology has the potential to support electric fleets of all types, from public transit buses to delivery vans and long-haul trucks for logistics.”

Electreon will be responsible for providing the under-development wireless charging technology and will lead the planning, implementation, and operation of the project. The initiative will be supported by Ford Automotive Company, Jacobs Engineering Group, DTE, KIEWIT, Next Energy, ROUSH CleanTech, and the City of Detroit.