Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107]. Vancouver currently operates a fleet of 262 electric trolleybuses, managed by Coast Mountain Bus Company as part of the TransLink network. This includes 188 standard 40-foot buses and 74 articulated 60-foot buses.

The Electric Bus You Thought Was Dead - But Isn't

19 Sep 2025 | Abstracted from EVWorld.com

Modern trolleybuses using in-motion charging (IMC) are making a comeback as cost-effective, grid-friendly alternatives to battery-electric buses. They charge via overhead wires and run off-wire using small batteries, reducing infrastructure and maintenance costs. Ideal for dense, hilly cities or those with legacy systems, they face funding and public perception challenges but offer strategic advantages in urban transit electrification.

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