Holcim to develop concrete that recharges electric vehicles

Holcim partners with Magment to develop a magnetizable concrete technology that enables electric vehicles to recharge wirelessly while driving.

The cement giant and German start-up have teamed up to produce innovative electric roads that enable electric vehicles to charge in motion through inductive charging.

Holcim and Magment’s Research & Development teams are creating the unique concrete with high magnetic permeability.

This breakthrough concrete-based solution will reduce the need for charging stations and will save time recharging your vehicle.

The technology is currently being tested by researchers at Purdue University (US) in Indiana.

Other applications under development include the electrification of industrial floors to recharge robots and forklifts as they work.

Mauricio Esguerra, Co-Founder & CEO of Magment GmbH, said: “We are proud to collaborate with a global leader in innovative and sustainable solutions like Holcim.”

“By developing superior grades of our magnetizable concrete technology we will be a key enabler for the sustainable, electric transportation of the future.”

Edelio Bermejo, Head of Holcim’s Global Innovation Center, said: “At Holcim we are innovating to put concrete at the center of our world’s transition to net-zero.”

“With Magment, we are excited to be developing concrete solutions to accelerate electric mobility.”

“Partnering with start-ups all over the world we are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation to lead the way in sustainability.”

Holcim works with more than 120 innovative start-ups around the world pioneering new technologies to accelerate our world’s transition to net zero.

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim hopes to enable greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world.