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MINIMALIST APPROACH TO ROADWAY ELECTRIFICATION

  • US 20130018766A1
  • Filed: 03/20/2012
  • Published: 01/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of commerce for electricity sales and distribution to roadway vehicles comprising:

  • a. a roadway containing a means for distributing electricity to traveling vehicles,b. a plurality of independently owned and operated vehicles each comprising (1) an electric motor for traction, (2) electricity collectors for connecting with and drawing from the distributed electricity, (3) an electricity metering device for measuring electricity usage, (4) an electricity switch for enabling or disabling electricity use, (5) an intelligent processing module, with a unique digital identifier and a wireless communications module for monitoring said meter, manipulating said switch, and communicating with a controlling host computing site to request use authorization and report usage while traveling on said roadway,c. a controlling host computing site with wireless communication for communicating with and authorizing electricity use of said vehicles and billing said independent operators for reported usage on behalf of the proprietor of the electricity source,whereby electricity is accurately billed and accounted for and drivers are presented with a safe and easy to use transportation environment.

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