are well-suited for a (massively) parallel implementation,

My fingers are pretty tired and I have the batteries changed often enough.

This system called the "bottle feeding", is a good way to avoid the overhead contact line between the stations.

This system called the "bottle feeding", is a good way to avoid the overhead contact line between the stations.

Another advantage is the ability to opportunity charge lithium-ion batteries during breaks,” says Antony.

trickle-charge buses, which meet criteria for innovation, integration into existing infrastructure and customer satisfaction (Nice Airport in France).

The whole concept of the bus was designed with this in mind, and the resulting innovations are not simply restricted to flash-charging.

In November 2014, we participated in the tests of the first electric feeding bus (in France) which connects the two terminals of the Nice airport.

Each short charge constitutes a “cycle” and over time will significantly affect the performance and life of the battery.

At certain stops, a robotic arm on the roof zips out automatically and connects, giving the batteries 15 seconds of recharging time, in a technique called “flash” charging.

Over the past year, ABB has commissioned OppCharge opportunity chargers for hybrid and full electric buses in Bertrange (Luxembourg), Luxembourg City Center, Gothenborg (Sweden) and Namur (Belgium).

The tram line runs for a total of 3.6 kilometres without overhead lines, powered by ground-level flash charging (trams power up while idling at the station).

Over the last few months, ABB has commissioned OppCharge opportunity chargers for hybrid and full electric buses in Bertrange (Luxembourg), Gothenborg (Sweden) and Namur (Belgium).

The OppCharge system includes automatic contacting by a pantograph, wireless communication, contacting plates and infrastructure equipment that automatically contacts vehicles with a pantograph.

Since last 17 October, the first “opportunity charging” electrical bus with unlimited range, equipped with PVI’s WATT system, is being tested at Nice Cote d’Azur airport, linking terminals 1 and 2.