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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 News
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Norway: Electreon to Construct Electric Road to Wirelessly Charge Buses
The Transportation Authority of Trøndelag County has selected Electreon's wireless Electric Road System to power AtB's BRT routes.
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Solaris Electrifies the Bus Fleet in Novi Sad
Solaris has delivered 10 Urbino 12 electric buses, along with the charging infrastructure, to JGSP Novi Sad in Serbia.
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FTA Invests $1.7 Billion in Modernising US Bus Fleets
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded 1.7bn USD to projects investing in cleaner bus fleets…
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Electreon Wins the First Electric Road Tender in Norway
Electreon has been selected by the Transportation Authority of Trøndelag County to establish an electric road in Trondheim.
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Miami-Dade Transit Orders 100 NFI Electric Buses
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Comeca Provides the BIM Object for the Amber 2 Charging Point
To enable projects to be planned and managed more efficiently, Comeca is offering the BIM object of its Amber 2 charging point for download.
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Zenobē and National Express Deliver Electric Glastonbury Shuttle Service
Zenobē and National Express are deploying the first fully electric shuttle bus service for customers attending Glastonbury Festival.
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Optimizing Your Zero Carbon Fleet Transition
Join Hitachi ZeroCarbon's webinar on 29 June to learn how to overcome electrification challenges using a fleet transition strategy.
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First Bus to Establish Consumer Charging Hub at Summercourt Depot
First Bus has become the first operator in the UK to establish a consumer charging hub at its bus depot in Summercourt, Cornwall.
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Daimler Buses Establishes New Subsidiary Specialising in Electrified Infrastructure
Daimler Buses has established a new subsidiary: Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH, which will specialise in infrastructure for electric buses.
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Bus Éireann Contracts Hitachi Energy to Electrify Limerick Depot
Bus Éireann has signed a 3 million EUR contract with Hitachi Energy to electrify its depot in Roxboro, Limerick.
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Heliox & EVA Global Partner to Manage EV Charging Infrastructure
Heliox has partnered with EVA Global as a first line service partner, allowing them to offer local language support to its customer base.
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PSI Researches Automated Driving in Bus Depots
PSI Transcom will focus on automated depot management, system integration and standardisation for the new Innovative Depot Automation Projec…
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ENRX Wins $13.6 Million Contract
ENRX will deliver a dynamic wireless charging system to charge electric vehicles as they drive on a four-lane highway in Florida.
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TTC and PowerON Commission 10 Pantograph Chargers in Toronto
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and PowerON Energy Solutions have unveiled 10 electric bus charging pantographs at Birchmount Garage.
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Poland: Additional Solaris Electric Buses Ordered for Rzeszów
The city of Rzeszów, Poland has ordered an additional six Urbino 9 LE Solaris electric buses and their charging infrastructure.
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EvoBus to Supply 70 Articulated Electric Buses in Brussels
STIB has ordered 70 electric articulated buses from EvoBus to operate in Brussels, Belgium from January 2024.
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UK: First Bus to Construct 'Super Bus Depot' in Portsmouth
First Bus has purchased a site to construct a new 'super bus depot' that will support its transition to an all-electric fleet in Portsmouth.
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A New Powerhouse in Advanced Induction Technology
Following the acquisition of IPT Technology last year, today marks the launch of the new induction technology brand, ENRX.
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MTS to Launch Electric BRT Route in San Diego's South Bay
San Diego's Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has received the green light to launch a fully-electric service on the Iris Rapid BRT route.
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ZECT Report Outlines Requirements for Decarbonising Coach Travel
The Zero Emission Coach Taskforce (ZECT) has outlined requirements for maintaining affordable coach travel with zero-emission vehicles.
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Washington Metro Breaks Ground on New Electric Bus Facility
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has commenced construction on an electric bus facility at its Bladensburg Garage.
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Meeting with New Commercial Director Europe at Comeca
Comeca, a company specialising in electrical solutions, has announced the appointment of Marion Birkel, new Commercial Director in Europe.
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Australia: Zenobē and Ventura to Deliver All-Electric Bus Depot in Victoria
Ventura Bus has contracted Zenobē to install charging infrastructure for its fully electric Ivanhoe bus depot in Victoria, Australia.