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Trolleybuses: Wires becoming charging infrastructure for in motion charging

  • Global
  • Battery
  • Electric bus
  • Electric vehicle
  • Electromobility
  • Fleet management
  • Future of Mobility
  • Sustainability
Trolleybuses that charge in motion

A new era of flexible, high-capacity public transport

State-of-the-art in motion charging (IMC) trolleybuses present many opportunities for cities. This Knowledge Brief aims to show cities how their existing trolleybus technology can be advanced with emerging IMC technology to ensure the application of efficient, functional, trouble-free solutions proven in large-scale, real-life operational contexts.

Furthermore, reaching zero-emissions goals can happen much faster in cities deploying IMC technology, since IMC buses scale very well.

This publication follows from the Knowledge Briefs “In Motion Charging Innovative Trolleybus”, published in 2019, and the “Infrastructure for In Motion Charging trolleybus systems” from 2021.

Contents:

  • The in motion charging concept
  • Electrifying bus networks
  • Key assets of IMC buses
  • IMC as the backbone of a wider urban mobility electrification strategy
  • New IMC deployment: Prague case study
    • Completed and upcoming projects
  • Energy management resources, integration of renewable energy sources, and smart grid technologies
  • OCS deployment: Stockholm case study
  • Full or partial infrastructure: Decision-making parameters and processes
  • Comparative cost analysis
    • Synergistic combination of charging technologies
    • IMC cost structure: key elements
    • OCS costs
    • Key synergies with other bus electrification technologies
    • Vehicle longevity
  • Conclusions and recommendations

 

A special acknowledgment to Jiří Kohout

The Knowledge Brief has been compiled by UITP’s Trolleybus Committee. In expressing our gratitude, we wish to extend special acknowledgment to the late Jiří Kohout, who served as the Trolleybus Committee Chair and Head of Transportation at PMDP in Pilsen.

Jiří was not only a dedicated champion of public transport but also a highly esteemed member of UITP. The invaluable contributions made by him during his tenure, including his pivotal role in shaping this report, stand as a testament to his knowledge, guidance, and support. Many significant milestones, such as the completion of this report, were achieved under his leadership, and his legacy continues to inspire our commitment to advancing public transportation.

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