Thesis statement (your assertion):
With features such as dynamic charging pods and smart infrastructure, electric roads are poised to be the future of transportation by enhancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and enabling the widespread use of electric vehicles in daily travels.
Support #1: The use of dynamic charging pods in electric roads reduces the need for fuel, reducing carbon emissions.
Support #2: Another point is that it is convenient for individuals to travel long distances without worrying about having to the fuel level in the car.
Support #3: Electricity-powered vehicles require smaller sized batteries thus reduces the load of the car when travelling, making it energy-efficient.
Counterargument: It is expensive to build and maintain, where building it alone may hinder the daily lives of people.
Conclusion: While there are benefits of using electric roads, the usage and implementation is suitable for developed countries with the finances such as Sweden. It is able to invest in such large-scale projects and enhance the lives of its people.
Summary:
Electric roads, also known as electrified roads, are advanced infrastructure systems that transfer electricity from the road to vehicles, enabling dynamic charging while in motion (Kumar & Yadav, 2023). This innovative technology addresses significant challenges faced by electric vehicles (EVs), such as limited battery range and lengthy charging times as mentioned by the same authors. There are three main types of electric road systems (ERS): conductive, inductive, and overhead catenary. Conductive systems rely on physical contact with electrified tracks embedded in the road, exemplified by Sweden's eRoadArlanda, which uses a movable arm to connect vehicles to an electrified rail (European Road Transport Research Advisory Council, 2020). Inductive systems, such as Sweden’s SmartRoad Gotland, use electromagnetic fields to wirelessly charge vehicles via coils buried beneath the road (Schwirzke, Albrecht, & Jepsen, 2022). Overhead catenary systems, like Germany's eHighway project, use overhead wires to charge trucks via a pantograph (Kumar & Yadav, 2023).Electric roads offer several advantages, including dynamic charging that reduces reliance on stationary chargers, improved energy efficiency, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, making them an essential tool for decarbonization (European Road Transport Research Advisory Council, 2020). They also integrate smart technologies such as traffic and weather sensors (Schwirzke et al., 2022). However, challenges such as high installation costs, maintenance requirements, and the need for standardization hinder widespread adoption. Despite these obstacles, electric roads have the potential to revolutionize transportation by enabling sustainable and efficient EV charging (Kumar & Yadav, 2023).
You don't have clear, explicit alignment between the controlling ideas (...features such as dynamic charging pods and smart infrastructure, electric roads are poised to be the future of transportation by enhancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and enabling the widespread use of electric vehicles in daily travels....) of the thesis and your primary supports. There should be.
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