Opbrid Fast Charge Station for Urban Buses: the "Arctic Whisper"

Umea, a city in northern Sweden, has just unveiled its overhead-charge capable hybrid bus, the "Arctic Whisper," which combines the zero-emissions benefits of an electric bus with the long-range capabilities of a conventional diesel coach. By utilizing Opbrid's overhead, rapid-charging station, the Arctic Whisper will be able stop for five to six minutes to juice up and then continue on down its route without using a drop of diesel. By doing this, Oprid claims that the bus will be able to operate for up to 18 hours without calling upon the diesel engine for motivation.

The Opbrid fast charge station makes it possible to charge buses fitted with fast charging Lithium batteries in a matter of 5-7 minutes. Enough charge to go to the other end of the route and charge again. Electric buses without overhead lines are now easily possible.