# All-Electric Highways Siemens and Scania Created a Highway in Sweden to Reduce Carbon Emissions By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-highway References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/06/24/sweden-electric-highway/) & [scania](https://www.scania.com/group/en/worlds-first-electric-road-opens-in-sweden/) Carbon emissions can be extremely taxing on the environment, so [Siemens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simulation-platform) and Scania collaborated on the creation of an electric highway in Sweden. This highway spans 1.2 miles and makes it possible for [trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-staria-electric) with a pantograph to connect to the overhead contact lines in order to receive electric energy. This means that in the process, vehicles are able to temporarily stop running their fuel-burning engines and automatically make the switch from consuming electric energy once the lines stop. Scania describes this electric highway project as "one important milestone on the journey towards fossil-free transport." After the tracks are tested on this highway, it will be decided if there is room to implement this idea across the country. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Transportation:** The development of electric highways presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry by reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable mobility. - **Smart Infrastructure:** The creation of electric highways highlights the potential for smart infrastructure solutions to support the integration of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources. - **Alternative Energy Sources:** The electric highway project in Sweden demonstrates the need for further exploration and investment in alternative energy sources to power transportation and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The implementation of electric highways can disrupt the transportation industry by driving the adoption of electric vehicles and reducing carbon emissions. - **Renewable Energy:** The collaboration between Siemens and Scania for the electric highway project signifies the potential for renewable energy industries to support sustainable transportation solutions. - **Smart Infrastructure:** The development of electric highways calls for advancements in smart infrastructure technologies to support the integration of electric vehicles into existing transportation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md) - [All-Electric Mining Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mining-truck-prototype.md) - [Fully Electric Semi Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenworth-t680e.md) - [Battery Electric Vehicle Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-vehicles.md) - [Fossil-Free EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-free-battery-production.md) - [Low-Emissions Alcohol-Free Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlsberg-sweden-and-einride.md) - [Electric Freight Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eactros-longhaul.md) - [Electrically Powered Mining Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mining-haul-truck.md) - [Regenerative Braking Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regenerative-braking-electric-trucks.md)