London trolley buses.
Posted: 24 Feb 2023, 14:27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2h58qHPeCQ
History of trolley buses in London. Primarily of historical interest, but does touch upon the possibility of re-introduction.
An idea whose time has come, IMHO.
Almost no pollution at the point of use, and can use electricity from renewable sources thereby reducing carbon emissions.
Batteries are now much improved and would permit of significant ranges on battery power. Only need to electrify MOST of the route, not every inch of it.
Modern trolley buses could use regenerative braking, saves energy and reduces local air pollution from brake dust.
Electric trucks are a future possibility, running on the same infrastructure.
Machine vision and AI now permit of AUTOMATIC re-connection with the over-head in case of de-wirement. Fiddling with long strings and bamboo poles is now very last year.
History of trolley buses in London. Primarily of historical interest, but does touch upon the possibility of re-introduction.
An idea whose time has come, IMHO.
Almost no pollution at the point of use, and can use electricity from renewable sources thereby reducing carbon emissions.
Batteries are now much improved and would permit of significant ranges on battery power. Only need to electrify MOST of the route, not every inch of it.
Modern trolley buses could use regenerative braking, saves energy and reduces local air pollution from brake dust.
Electric trucks are a future possibility, running on the same infrastructure.
Machine vision and AI now permit of AUTOMATIC re-connection with the over-head in case of de-wirement. Fiddling with long strings and bamboo poles is now very last year.