On September 29, EVIAS had the honor of welcoming a high-level Japanese delegation to its facilities at the Technopole de l’Aube. The group came to discover the company’s ground-based dynamic and static charging technology, a pioneering solution enabling electric vehicles to charge while driving or when parked.
Among the visitors were representatives from Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda R&D Europe, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Taisei Corporation, The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., NX Group (Nippon Express Group), Obayashi Corporation, as well as officials from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the University of Tokyo, and the National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory.
This visit reflects Japan’s growing interest in sustainable mobility and decarbonization of road transport. The EVIAS conductive rail system, integrated directly into the road surface, allows vehicles — including heavy-duty trucks — to recharge while driving or while stationary, reducing battery size and cost while extending vehicle range.
On the Troyes test track, the delegation attended a full demonstration of the technology, which is now entering its commercial launch phase. EVIAS is currently working with Troyes Champagne Métropole on a potential deployment for public transport buses and preparing a large-scale pilot project in the port sector, in partnership with one of the world’s leading container operators.
According to Olivier Besson, CEO of EVIAS:
“The next step is to convert this technology into real use cases.”
This ambition is shared by Professor Yoichi Hori of the University of Tokyo, President of the WEV Alliance, who highlighted Europe’s leadership in electric road technology and Japan’s growing interest in joining forces to accelerate progress.
Bernard Jacob, from the Gustave Eiffel Institute and representative of the World ERS Association, also emphasized the importance of collective support:
“Local communities are backing EVIAS. In Japan, the government has yet to take the initiative to push this technology forward. We must demonstrate the willingness of Japanese companies.”
With a portfolio of over 120 patents, EVIAS continues to position itself as a global pioneer in conductive electric road systems. This first exchange with Japan demonstrates the worldwide relevance of EVIAS’s vision — to reimagine electric transportation through safe, practical, and sustainable charging solutions.
📰 In the media
The event caught the attention of regional media, including L’Est Éclair and Matot Braine, which both featured reports on the visit and EVIAS’s innovative technology.
👉 Read the Matot Braine article here.
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