Are battery-electric trolley buses a viable alternative to in-motion charging?

The trolley:2.0 project therefore investigated battery-electric trolley buses and how they can open up further advantages through in-motion charging concepts. The potential of this technology includes efficient and reliable operation, as the proven technology of the trolley bus is combined with modern energy storage technology.

Are battery-supported trolleybuses a way forward to electric public transport?

Public The trolley:2.0 partners aimed to prove that battery-supported trolleybuses are a way forward towards electric public transport systems in European cities by demonstrating the new charging concept in-motion charging (IMC), that allows for the partial off-wire operation of hybrid-trolleybuses in remote sections of the networks.

Can a battery trolleybus reduce power surges?

Further research is required in this field; - using battery trolleybuses/IMC e-buses can limit the power surges at existing power substations – at peak demand “smart charging” trolleybuses can reduce the battery recharging or use the traction batteries for acceleration. UNECE 100 5.3.:

Can a trolleybus charge a battery in Arnhem?

The TROLLEY 2.0 partner Power Research Electronics has demonstrated a 350 kw DC charger prototype, which will subsequently be tested integrated into the trolley networks in Arnhem. This enables hybrid trolleybuses to charge the battery for a few minutes at terminus stations and ensure safe circulation.

Can a trolleybus be a future-oriented solution for public transport?

“The Trolley 2.0 project has shown us that the trolleybus can very well be a future-oriented solution for public transport.” “TROLLEY 2.0 has created a platform of collaboration between public transport operators, cities and scientists.

What are the main outcomes of trolley?

The insight into technical possibilities as the battery usage, increasing energy efficiency, automatic wiring, the synergy and compatibility of trolleybuses and electric buses as well as the sharing charging infrastructure for e-cars are some of the other relevant information the project provided as main outcomes of trolley:2.0.