# Revolutionary Vehicle-Charging Concepts 'ELISA' -- a Six-Mile eHighway in Germany, is being tested By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehiclecharging-concept References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90347001/germany-is-testing-an-electric-highway-that-charges-hybrid-vehicles-as-they-drive?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [businessinsider](https://www.businessinsider.com/germany-opens-first-e-highway-trucks-overhead-cables-2019-5?r=US&IR=T) As [electric automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-vehicles) are moving in to be the primary mode of transportation of the future, numerous vehicle-charging concepts are popping up to address usability, user comfort, among other things. One such idea is being tested out in Germany on an autobahn near Frankfurt. The innovative vehicle-charging concept is kickstarted by [Siemens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simulation-platform) and the German state of Hesse. The project is named 'ELISA' which stands for Electrified Innovative Heavy Traffic on the Autobahn. Essentially, the collaborators are working on a road which can charge hybrid vehicles as they drive on it. This unlocks great potential in the realm of [long-distance driving for electric cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-staria-electric). Currently in the prototyping phase, a six-mile eHighway stretch, with 670-volt overhead cables is being tested. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Highway:** Developing roadways that can charge hybrid vehicles as they drive on it has the potential to revolutionize long-distance driving for electric cars. - **Wireless Charging:** Exploring the possibility of wireless charging for electric vehicles can improve user comfort and convenience. - **Smart Charging Stations:** Creating smarter charging stations that can optimize charging time, costs, and reduce environmental impact is a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The electric vehicle market can leverage these vehicle-charging concepts to increase adoption and offer better driving experience to customers. - **Infrastructure:** Infrastructure providers can capitalize on the opportunity to deploy smart charging stations and electric highways to support sustainable transportation. - **Energy:** Electricity providers can play a key role in developing and implementing wireless charging technology that is both efficient and cost-effective. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-chargers.md) - [Mobile Car-Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-electric-charging-station.md) - [Accessible EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-ev-charging-station.md) - [Automatic EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witricity.md) - [Parking Spot Vehicle Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watt-ev-charger.md) - [Street Lamp Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamppost-ev-charger.md) - [Induction-Charging EV Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inductev.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-concept.md) - [Scalable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epit-ultra-fast-charging-station.md)