In pointing to Georgia’s leadership in advancing sustainable transportation, Eco News spotlights The Ray organization and the 18-mile stretch of I-85 it uses as a testing ground for technologies such as photovoltaic roadways that can charge electric vehicles (EVs) and power street lights and traffic systems. It also reports on what the City of Peachtree Corners and its affiliated Curiosity Lab — already known for hosting the largest fast-charging site for EVs in the Atlanta region — are doing in Gwinnett County to test applications of solar road technology, including installing solar panels in bike and autonomous vehicle lanes. Peachtree Corners in partnership with The Ray is reportedly “ready to produce the first completely operational solar road in the U.S.” The article notes that Georgia is also “exploring the potential for a solar-powered mobility hub, which can serve micro-mobility vehicles,” such as electric scooters and bikes that provide clean energy transportation options.
