June 20, 2025|
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|6 months agoGeneva Unveils First All-Electric Public Bus
Geneva public transport authorities launch their first 100% electric articulated bus, marking the start of complete fleet electrification by 2030.
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- Geneva public transport authorities (TPG) unveiled their first 100% electric articulated bus
- The bus is 18.75 metres long and articulated
- The e-bus uses opportunity charging technology developed by HESS and Hitachi Energy
- Complete fleet electrification planned by 2030
By The Numbers
350 million
CHF cantonal subsidy for transition
17 million
CHF investment for charging infrastructure
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Number of lines to be electrified initially
They Said
"Quieter, more comfortable and more environmentally friendly, these e-buses embody the future of public transport"
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Geneva's Electric Transit Revolution
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Technical Specifications and Innovation
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Implementation Timeline and Route Plans
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Financial Investment and Infrastructure
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