Conductive Charging Solutions for Electric Buses

The biggest challenge in the electrification of bus transport is the batteries. They must either be appropriately sized or recharged more frequently for the e-buses to have a range suitable for everyday use. Thanks to Schunk's intelligent charging technologies, which enable high power transfer in a short time, the required battery dimensions of electric buses can be significantly reduced. This makes the use of electric buses in public transportation significantly more efficient, powerful and flexible.

Intelligent Electric Bus Charging Systems

Opportunity Charging refers to opportunity charging at strategically installed fast charging facilities. For this purpose, the pantograph mounted on the vehicle roof contacts a remote station mounted at the stop. Pulse charging occurs within a few seconds and can therefore be done easily while waiting at stops. This charging process provides an advantage for the long range transit buses. Night charging, depot charging, also takes place via the pantograph. The pantograph (Depot Charger SLS301) contacts the vehicle-side counterpart on the electric bus from above. As a result, the e-buses can park very close to each other in the depot and less parking space is required than with plug-in charging. In addition, no specially trained personnel are needed for charging - an automatic signal provides the connection. This variant is suitable for operators of larger vehicle fleets who want to automatically recharge the vehicles in the depot overnight rather than during operation.