Trolleybus? A bus that runs like a train, but without rail? It has lost a little bit in popularity, and has a disadvantage compared to battery-powered electric or hybrid buses: you cannot send the bus somewhere else outside the track when needed. But it has a huge advantage compared to battery powered electric buses: you do not need to charge them for hours.
Combine this with larger vehicles that run on a specific track – like in a BRT bus rapid transit system – and you get about the same advantage like with a tramway for a much lower cost.
One installation is currently build up in Italy. When fully operational, the line will run in 20-25 minutes, with a trolleybus passing every 10 minutes on average. Pescara’s trolleybus fleet currently consists of six Exquicity 18 T high-capacity articulated trolleybuses built by Van Hool.
More information about the vehicle: Exqui.City | Van Hool
More information about the installation in Pescara: Pescara, Green trolleybus (sustainable-bus.com)
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