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Debate over catenary charging for electric buses
Original: @ primonatura Interesting, but wouldn't it be simpler just to charge the batteries in a bus from a catenary overhead? Th
An exchange over electric bus design has people weighing two charging approaches: charging batteries directly from overhead catenary wires versus alternatives that would require tearing up streets to install infrastructure. Critics of in-road charging argue overhead wires are simpler and avoid disruptive construction, while the broader discussion touches on how cities should electrify public transit fleets cost-effectively.
Why now: Ongoing public debate about the best infrastructure for electrifying city bus fleets
electric busescatenary chargingpublic transiturban infrastructure
Evidence
- @ primonatura Interesting, but wouldn't it be simpler just to charge the batteries in a bus from a catenary overhead? That doesn't require tearing up streets. # EV · david_megginson@mstdn.ca · 1
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