A Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor has been successfully deployed on an in-road charging system in Ljungby, Sweden, enabling continuous operation without ever needing to be plugged in. Developed by the unfortunately named Elonroad (which has nothing to do with Elon Musk), an electrically charged rail embedded in the road sends power up through a physical contact, slot car style, to Kalmar’s electric terminal trucks, forklifts, and material handlers. When combined with regenerative braking, the system delivers enough power to keep the trucks running continously. “The ultimate goal is to offer Kalmar customers a worry-free charging solution that delivers effectively unlimited onboard energy for continuous operations,” Per-Erik Johansson, Technology Manager, Electrification, Kalmar. “We are excited to take the next step towards this goal, demonstrating that dynamic charging is not only possible but a promising path forward for the future of electric heavy-duty transport. Following this verification phase, which tests charging efficiency and uptime improvements on the electric road with Kalmar terminal tractor, the technology will be tested in a real-life port environment with …