Welcome to the Future: Charging on the Move

Did you know that transportation accounts for approximately one quarter of all carbon dioxide (CO₂ ) emissions globally and, in the U.S., it's the highest CO₂ emitting sector?

Reducing transportation sector emissions is just one of the ways Jacobs can help address climate change challenges, and "greening" of public and private vehicles is a critical step on our path towards improving air quality and creating healthier cities.

So we're thrilled to be part of a consortium chosen by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and led by Electreon to develop and implement an inductive vehicle charging pilot - the first of its kind in the U.S.

The pilot program is being led by Electreon, a leading provider of wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). As engineering partner, Jacobs is providing project management and design services to successfully deliver this pilot project through to operations in 2023. We've also recently announced a strategic collaboration with Electreon on select wireless EV charging projects across the U.S. for industry-leading fleet operators including city and state authorities.

As the #1 Design Firm ranked by Engineering News-Record and a leading provider of planning, design, construction management, and technical support services for transportation infrastructure, we're already advising clients on how to plan and implement a conversion to EV through our strategic Green Fleets Initiative.

Jacobs Senior Project Manager Craig VanGordon is leading our team's design effort and providing construction engineering support, while EV Subject Matter Expert Brian Burkhard is bringing his 34 years of electrical and systems engineering experience - including acting as project manager for numerous MDOT projects - to advise on matters related to intelligent transportation systems and EVs.

NextEnergy, a Detroit-based clean energy accelerator, will head up stakeholder and partner engagement. They'll be supported by partners including automaker Ford Motor Co, diversified energy company DTE and the City of Detroit.