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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 Videos
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Watch the World's First Commercial Wireless Charging Terminal for Buses by Electreon
Electreon has introduced the world-first commercial wireless bus charging terminal and Electra Afikim is already seeing the benefits.
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Electreon’s Dynamic Wireless Charging at the Arena of the Future
Electreon and its project partners demonstrated live wireless charging at the Arena of the Future project in Italy.
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An Electric Road System Charges an E-bus Wirelessly as It Drives
In 2020 Electreon, in partnership with Eurovia, announced plans for the first wireless ERS project in Germany to be deployed in Karlsruhe.
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Connected Charging Station Solution for Electric Vehicles
COMECA provides a comprehensive and consistent approach to the supply of electricity and charging management for electric vehicles.
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Transforming Roads with Inductive EV Charging Tech
The island of Gotland in Sweden received its first-ever Electreon electric road system, charging electric vehicles seamlessly as they drive.
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Schunk Smart Charging - Depot Charger SLS 301 for Use at Gas Stations
Schunk smart charging allows you to charge your e-bus fleets by 100-150 kWh in just 15 minutes at an ordinary fuel station.
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Schunk’s Latest Bus Charger: The Depot Charger SLS 301
The depot charger SLS 301 from Schunk enables vehicles of different heights to be docked in the depot within seconds.
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Electric Vehicle Charging: Schunk's Roof Mounted Pantograph SLS 102
The roof-mounted pantograph SLS 102 from Schunk allows the safe, efficient and autonomous recharging of various electric vehicles in seconds…
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Bus-Down Pantograph Charging: Schunk's Inverted Pantograph SLS 201
With Schunk’s Inverted Pantograph SLS 201, a technology milestone in terms of bus-down pantograph charging has been set.
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