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- Clemson Area Transit (CAT) in South Carolina used some electric busses that are "Wireless" operationally.. there are charging stations (one is at the Seneca END OF LINE and I assume one at the other end) where the bus pulls in for a quick charge before it starts the next half of it's run."
OH and after doing considerable research (Clemson University is a good school) They set the fare on the busses to $0.00 to encourage ridership..
Seems that the more folks ride the bus.. the less crash their cars. and the reduced policing costs pays for the bus service. NEAT.
For more info.. Google them. - Mass transit buses are one application that really makes sense for electric vehicles- Metro Transit has been using electric buses in downtown Seattle for longer than most of us have been alive. Of course, these are trolley buses that get their power from overhead lines, not battery power.
- Although someone will turn a few into RVs, those are aimed at the mast transit market.
Bruce Brown wrote:
A 250 mile advertised range, most manufacturers say run between 20-80% for best battery life so basically a 150 mile range. So our 1 day drive to the races now will turn into a 4 day trip.
It looks like these Prevost electrics are intended for mass transit, not cross country, like Nova Bus.- That'll keep the days short!
A 250 mile advertised range, most manufacturers say run between 20-80% for best battery life so basically a 150 mile range. So our 1 day drive to the races now will turn into a 4 day trip.
Good thing we're retired! :B
