Finland’s goal is to halve the greenhouse gas emissions of transport by 2030, and by 2045 transport should be completely emission-free. This requires significant action in road transport, which accounts for 93 % of all domestic transport emissions. One proposed solution of reducing emissions is to utilize electric road systems (ERS), which would make it possible to charge vehicle batteries while driving.
In the light of current knowledge and based on this review, ERS can be an option to emission reductions, especially for trucks and long-distance bus transport. The main obstacles for the utilization of ERS are high investment costs and a long commitment to a still evolving technology. Ultimately, the feasibility of ERS is driven by the ambition of the emission reduction targets, the other means available to achieve the targets, and the profitability of ERS relative to other means.
The study was commissioned by Finnish Transport Agency and deliver by FLOU and Gaia Consulting. The final report can be found (in Finnish) at: