The "1000 km" title is misleading. The tiles will be mostly installed on parking space near commercial centers and on a few low-speed connecting roads.
I find it actually a great idea, especially with more electrical cars looking for plugs at those locations.
I find it actually a great idea, especially with more electrical cars looking for plugs at those locations.
Some details and a video on https://www.aruco.com/2016/01/1000km-routes-solaires-france/ . The video does show how they think of it for side roads (and don't say it because PR).
edit: also part of the breakthrough here is that the upper layer is made of recycled glass and resin and is not slippery.
Bit surprised by the negativity around this on HN.