UK's Electric Bus Revolution Speeds Up with 1,570 New Vehicles and Rapid Charging Expansion
The UK's shift towards zero-emission transport has seen a significant boost with around 1,570 new electric buses hitting roads in 2024, marking a 36% increase from the previous year. This growth is partly attributed to the collaborative efforts of companies like Kempower and EO Charging, who have been instrumental in expanding charging infrastructure for electric buses.
Kempower and EO Charging have installed a total of 342 electric bus chargers in the UK since 2021, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the growing number of electric buses. Their partnership has also seen the installation of fast charging infrastructure at 11 bus depots since 2022, with plans to build a further 150 charge points across the UK.
Recently, the companies collaborated to install three pantographs in Scotland, Kempower's first commercial pantograph installation in the Northern Hemisphere. This technology enables charging speeds of up to 500 kW for electric buses, significantly reducing charging times. Notably, the VBE Unternehmensgruppe, specifically at their bus depot in Lemgo, has partnered with Kempower and EO Charging to install 150 additional charging columns for electric buses.
With the installation of around 1,570 new zero-emission buses in 2024, the UK's commitment to cleaner transport is evident. Companies like Kempower and EO Charging are playing a crucial role in this transition by expanding charging infrastructure, with a total of 20.23 GWh of energy delivered to electric buses through their chargers.
Read also:
- Tata Electronics & Bosch Ink MoU to Boost India's Electronics Manufacturing
- Tata Motors Establishes 25,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Nationwide in India
- PawWire Unites 100+ Pet Brands in New Discovery Platform, Supports Animal Welfare
- Strengthening Defense against Multi-faceted menaces in the Age of Authority-driven Technology
