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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TTC and PowerON Commission 10 Pantograph Chargers in Toronto

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.

Poland: Additional Solaris Electric Buses Ordered for Rzeszów

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.

Electric Buses to Provide V2B Power Supply in Oakland

Electric Buses to Provide V2B Power Supply in Oakland

A new project will use bidirectional electric bus charging to support a vehicle-to-building (V2B) resilience hub in Oakland.

Sono Motors Solar Technology to Be Trialled on Buses in Sweden

Sono Motors Solar Technology to Be Trialled on Buses in Sweden

Scania and public transport authority, Luleå Lokaltrafik (LLT) have contacted Sono Motors to test its Solar Bus Kit on diesel buses in Sweden.

Skeleton Renames Its Subsidiary Black Magic to Skeleton Materials

Skeleton Renames Its Subsidiary Black Magic to Skeleton Materials

Skeleton Technologies is announcing the renaming of its fully owned subsidiary Black Magic to Skeleton Materials.

Skeleton Expands Its Supercapacitor Factory in Partnership with Siemens

Skeleton Expands Its Supercapacitor Factory in Partnership with S...

Skeleton invests 220 M EUR in Leipzig area to build the world’s largest supercapacitor factory in partnership with Siemens.

UK’s First Off-Grid Bus Station Opens in Telford

UK’s First Off-Grid Bus Station Opens in Telford

Telford & Wrekin Council has opened the UK’s first off-grid bus station, which produces its own renewable, carbon-free energy. 

Three Reasons Why Depot Charging Reduces Costs

Three Reasons Why Depot Charging Reduces Costs

The new depot charger SLS301 from Schunk enables an automated and economical charging of electric buses in the depot.

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