Ports operate under constant pressure to deliver on time, with heavy machinery running almost without pause. The transition from diesel to electric is essential for reducing emissions, but charging remains one of the main obstacles since it slows down operations and requires vehicles to stop. Elonroad addresses this challenge by making charging automatic, seamless, and integrated into daily operations. Vehicles can charge when they are parked, but also while they move along predictable routes in closed-loop environments such as ports. This approach keeps fleets in operation, reduces the size and cost of batteries, and cuts emissions without adding downtime.
Around thirty percent of CO2 emissions from the shipping industry originate in ports, primarily from diesel-powered equipment. At the same time, regulatory pressure for electrification is increasing, while available grid capacity and charging infrastructure remain insufficient. Elonroad’s charging system responds to this situation with a dual solution. Static charging stations provide safe and high-power charging when vehicles are idle, and dynamic conductive rails enable charging during movement along closed-loop routes. By combining the two, fleet operators can reduce battery sizes, lower capital expenditure, avoid adding extra vehicles to compensate for downtime, and at the same time flatten peaks in electricity demand. The overall objective of this EIC Accelerator project has been to finalize the necessary technical development, demonstrate both static and dynamic solutions in operational environments, and prepare for industrial scale-up and commercial deployment.
