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Pantograph Charging
Pantograph charging is a method of charging electric buses in depots or at specific charging stations through an inverted pantograph that is mounted on a gantry or mast. In a depot setting, buses are parked under overhead charging stations with a pantograph mounted on a rigid arm. The pantograph is lowered on to the bus's roof-mounted charging receiver, allowing for a fast and efficient charging process. Alternatively, pantograph charging can also be used as opportunity charging along a route, with the charging stations installed at bus stops or other key locations where buses can briefly stop and recharge. This section features suppliers who manufacture pantograph charging systems or components for these systems.
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Plug-in Charging
Plug-in chargers for buses are a type of electric vehicle charging infrastructure that require a physical connection between the charging station and the bus. These chargers are similar to the ones used for conventional electric cars and rely on a plug-in cable that connects to a charging port on the bus. Typically, plug-in chargers are used in depots or at specific charging stations, and they offer a reliable and convenient method of charging electric buses. They require the bus to be parked and physically connected to the charging station.
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Wireless Charging
Wireless or induction charging is a method of charging electric buses without the need for a physical connection to a charging station. This technology uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy from a charging pad installed on the ground to a receiving pad mounted on the underside of the bus. This allows for easy and convenient charging, as buses can be charged while stationary or even while in motion. Wireless charging offers many benefits to bus operators, including reduced downtime for charging, increased operational efficiency and improved passenger experience.
Charging Infrastructure Documents
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Tenix Charge
The Tenix complete charging system helps transport companies oversee their electric vehicles and chargers.
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Electreon: Balingen (ELINA) Project, Germany
The ELINA project will feature 1 km of Electreon’s wireless dynamic charging, installed in two phases on Wilhelmstraße,.
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Electreon: Trondheim Electric Road Project, Norway
In June 2023, Electreon announced plans to deploy their technology as part of the first wireless Electric Road System in Norway.
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Electreon: Port of Karlsruhe (EnBW) Project, Germany
In August 2020, Electreon initiated road work construction on its wireless Electric Road System project in Germany.
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Electreon | Electra Afikim Commercial Deal, Israel
In 2022, Electreon announced an agreement with Electra Afikim to install stationary wireless charging at the Afikim bus parking lot depot.
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Electreon: Tel Aviv Commercial Deal, Israel
Electreon integrated its wireless charging systems for Dan’s electric buses to charge at the Reading Terminal in north Tel Aviv.
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Electreon: Tel Aviv University Station Project, Israel
In 2020 the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality initiated a pilot project to install Electreon’s wireless Electric Road System technology.
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Schunk Smart Charging Charges Electric Buses All over the World
Bus-News magazine Issue 1, January 2023: Schunk - Schunk Smart Charging Charges Electric Buses All over the World.
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Comeca | Transport & E-Mobility: Change Is in the Air!
Comeca is providing a comprehensive and consistent approach to the supply of electric vehicles by offering integrated e-mobility solutions.
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How to Choose Your EV Charging Solution
Bus-News magazine Issue 2, October 2022: COMECA Group – How to Choose Your EV Charging Solution.
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Solutions and Principles for Charging Electric Buses
Bus-News magazine Issue 1, May 2022: Comeca - Solutions and Principles for Charging Electric Buses.
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PSIebus: Depot and Charging Management for Electric Buses
PSIebus provides transport companies with an integrated software solution that leverages expertise in both public transport processes and en…
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COMECA - The Benefits of Smart Charging for Electric Buses
Bus-News magazine Issue 1, October 2021: COMECA - The Benefits of Smart Charging for Electric Buses