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	The trials are expected to last 18 months and will involve fitting vehicles with wireless technology and replicating motorway conditions. They may be followed by on road trials.		The trials are expected to last 18 months and will involve fitting vehicles with wireless technology and replicating motorway conditions. They may be followed by on road trials.

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−		+	In September 2014, Highways England (then known as the Highways Agency) began a feasibility study to investigate dynamic battery charging systems for electric vehicles (EV). Such a system would allow drivers of ultra-low emission vehicles to travel long distances on the strategic road network without needing to stop and charge. Ref Highways England.
−	In September 2014, Highways England (then known as the Highways Agency) began a feasibility study to investigate dynamic battery charging systems for electric vehicles (EV). Such a system would allow drivers of ultra-low emission vehicles to travel long distances on the strategic road network without needing to stop and charge. Ref ~~[http://www.highways.gov.uk/knowledge/projects/preparing-the-strategic-road-network-for-electric-vehicles/~~ Highways England].	+

	The Highways Agency suggested that there is a continued move towards the introduction of wireless charging as an addition to the standard plug in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The feasibility study was intended to investigate potential solutions that might:		The Highways Agency suggested that there is a continued move towards the introduction of wireless charging as an addition to the standard plug in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The feasibility study was intended to investigate potential solutions that might:
−	*Mitigate against EV’s running out of power.	+
−	*Help reduce fuel costs.	+	* Mitigate against EV’s running out of power.
−	*Have minimum impact on the road surface in terms of installation and maintenance.	+	* Help reduce fuel costs.
−	*Help achieve better air quality.	+	* Have minimum impact on the road surface in terms of installation and maintenance.
−	*Reduce noise levels.	+	* Help achieve better air quality.
−	*Reduce pollution from tailpipe emissions.	+	* Reduce noise levels.
		+	* Reduce pollution from tailpipe emissions.

	It was also expected to asses financial charging mechanisms for energy received by EV owners and to Identify additional services that could be introduced at the same time.		It was also expected to asses financial charging mechanisms for energy received by EV owners and to Identify additional services that could be introduced at the same time.
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	The trials are expected to last 18 months and will involve fitting vehicles with wireless technology and replicating motorway conditions. They may be followed by on road trials.		The trials are expected to last 18 months and will involve fitting vehicles with wireless technology and replicating motorway conditions. They may be followed by on road trials.

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		+	In September 2014, Highways England (then known as the Highways Agency) began a feasibility study to investigate dynamic battery charging systems for electric vehicles (EV). Such a system would allow drivers of ultra-low emission vehicles to travel long distances on the strategic road network without needing to stop and charge their car’s battery. Ref [http://www.highways.gov.uk/knowledge/projects/preparing-the-strategic-road-network-for-electric-vehicles/ Highways England].

−	In September 2014, Highways England (then known as the Highways Agency) began a feasibility study to investigate dynamic battery charging systems for electric vehicles (EV) on the strategic road network. Such a system would allow drivers of ultra-low emission vehicles to travel long distances without needing to stop and charge the car’s battery. Ref [http://www.highways.gov.uk/knowledge/projects/preparing-the-strategic-road-network-for-electric-vehicles/ Highways England].	+	The Highways Agency suggested that there is a continued move towards the introduction of wireless charging as an addition to the standard plug in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The feasibility study was intended to investigate potential solutions that might:
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−	~~'''~~The Highways Agency suggested there is a~~'''~~ continued move towards the ~~introduction~~ of wireless charging as an addition to the standard plug in charging ~~infrastructure~~ for electric vehicles ~~and that the growing market and infrastructure required should be supported~~.	+
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−	The feasibility study was intended to investigate potential solutions that might:	+
	*Mitigate against EV’s running out of power.		*Mitigate against EV’s running out of power.
−	*Help reduce fuel costs	+	*Help reduce fuel costs.
	*Have a minimum impact on the road surface in terms of installation and maintenance.		*Have a minimum impact on the road surface in terms of installation and maintenance.
	*Help achieve better air quality.		*Help achieve better air quality.
	*Reduced noise levels.		*Reduced noise levels.
−	*Reduced pollution from ~~lower~~ tailpipe emissions.	+	*Reduced pollution from tailpipe emissions.

	It was also expected to asses financial charging mechanisms for energy received by EV owners and to Identify additional services that could be introduced at the same time.		It was also expected to asses financial charging mechanisms for energy received by EV owners and to Identify additional services that could be introduced at the same time.

−	In August 2015, the government announced that ~~follow~~ the completion of the feasibility study, off road trials of ~~‘dynamic~~ wireless power ~~transfer’~~ technologies to support electric and hybrid vehicles would take place later in the year. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/off-road-trials-for-electric-highways-technology Gov.uk].	+	In August 2015, the government announced that following the completion of the feasibility study, off road trials of dynamic wireless power transfer technologies to support electric and hybrid vehicles would take place later in the year. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/off-road-trials-for-electric-highways-technology Gov.uk].

	Transport Minister Andrew Jones said, “The potential to recharge low emission vehicles on the move offers exciting possibilities. The government is already committing £500 million over the next five years to keep Britain at the forefront of this technology, which will help boost jobs and growth in the sector.”		Transport Minister Andrew Jones said, “The potential to recharge low emission vehicles on the move offers exciting possibilities. The government is already committing £500 million over the next five years to keep Britain at the forefront of this technology, which will help boost jobs and growth in the sector.”

−	Highways England Chief Highways Engineer Mike Wilson said: “The off road trials of wireless power technology will help to create a more sustainable road network for England and open up new opportunities for businesses that transport goods across the country.”	+	Highways England Chief Highways Engineer Mike Wilson said, “The off road trials of wireless power technology will help to create a more sustainable road network for England and open up new opportunities for businesses that transport goods across the country.”

−	The trials are expected to last for ~~approximately~~ 18 months and will involve fitting vehicles with wireless technology and replicating motorway conditions. They may be followed by on road trials.	+	The trials are expected to last for 18 months and will involve fitting vehicles with wireless technology and replicating motorway conditions. They may be followed by on road trials.

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In September 2014, Highways England (then known as the Highways Agency) began a feasibility study to investigate dynamic battery charging systems for electric vehicles (EV) on the strategic road network. Such a system would allow drivers of ultra-low emission vehicles to travel long distances without needing to stop and charge the car’s battery. Ref [http://www.highways.gov.uk/knowledge/projects/preparing-the-strategic-road-network-for-electric-vehicles/ Highways England].

'''The Highways Agency suggested there is a''' continued move towards the introduction of wireless charging as an addition to the standard plug in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and that the growing market and infrastructure required should be supported.

The feasibility study was intended to investigate potential solutions that might:
*Mitigate against EV’s running out of power.
*Help reduce fuel costs
*Have a minimum impact on the road surface in terms of installation and maintenance.
*Help achieve better air quality.
*Reduced noise levels.
*Reduced pollution from lower tailpipe emissions.

It was also expected to asses financial charging mechanisms for energy received by EV owners and to Identify additional services that could be introduced at the same time.

In August 2015, the government announced that follow the completion of the feasibility study, off road trials of ‘dynamic wireless power transfer’ technologies to support electric and hybrid vehicles would take place later in the year. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/off-road-trials-for-electric-highways-technology Gov.uk].

Transport Minister Andrew Jones said, “The potential to recharge low emission vehicles on the move offers exciting possibilities. The government is already committing £500 million over the next five years to keep Britain at the forefront of this technology, which will help boost jobs and growth in the sector.”

Highways England Chief Highways Engineer Mike Wilson said: “The off road trials of wireless power technology will help to create a more sustainable road network for England and open up new opportunities for businesses that transport goods across the country.”

The trials are expected to last for approximately 18 months and will involve fitting vehicles with wireless technology and replicating motorway conditions. They may be followed by on road trials.

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−	In September 2014, Highways England (then known as the Highways Agency) began a feasibility study to investigate dynamic battery charging systems for electric vehicles (EV). Such a system would allow drivers of ultra-low emission vehicles to travel long distances on the strategic road network without needing to stop and charge ~~their car’s battery~~. Ref [http://www.highways.gov.uk/knowledge/projects/preparing-the-strategic-road-network-for-electric-vehicles/ Highways England].	+	In September 2014, Highways England (then known as the Highways Agency) began a feasibility study to investigate dynamic battery charging systems for electric vehicles (EV). Such a system would allow drivers of ultra-low emission vehicles to travel long distances on the strategic road network without needing to stop and charge. Ref [http://www.highways.gov.uk/knowledge/projects/preparing-the-strategic-road-network-for-electric-vehicles/ Highways England].

	The Highways Agency suggested that there is a continued move towards the introduction of wireless charging as an addition to the standard plug in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The feasibility study was intended to investigate potential solutions that might:		The Highways Agency suggested that there is a continued move towards the introduction of wireless charging as an addition to the standard plug in charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The feasibility study was intended to investigate potential solutions that might:
	*Mitigate against EV’s running out of power.		*Mitigate against EV’s running out of power.
	*Help reduce fuel costs.		*Help reduce fuel costs.
−	*Have a minimum impact on the road surface in terms of installation and maintenance.	+	*Have minimum impact on the road surface in terms of installation and maintenance.
	*Help achieve better air quality.		*Help achieve better air quality.
−	*~~Reduced~~ noise levels.	+	*Reduce noise levels.
−	*~~Reduced~~ pollution from tailpipe emissions.	+	*Reduce pollution from tailpipe emissions.

	It was also expected to asses financial charging mechanisms for energy received by EV owners and to Identify additional services that could be introduced at the same time.		It was also expected to asses financial charging mechanisms for energy received by EV owners and to Identify additional services that could be introduced at the same time.
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	Highways England Chief Highways Engineer Mike Wilson said, “The off road trials of wireless power technology will help to create a more sustainable road network for England and open up new opportunities for businesses that transport goods across the country.”		Highways England Chief Highways Engineer Mike Wilson said, “The off road trials of wireless power technology will help to create a more sustainable road network for England and open up new opportunities for businesses that transport goods across the country.”

−	The trials are expected to last ~~for~~ 18 months and will involve fitting vehicles with wireless technology and replicating motorway conditions. They may be followed by on road trials.	+	The trials are expected to last 18 months and will involve fitting vehicles with wireless technology and replicating motorway conditions. They may be followed by on road trials.

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