We’ve told you about solar-powered boats, planes and cars before, but now there’s a suggestion that solar powered buses could soon be on UK roads. Announced by Birmingham City Council (to help reduce its carbon emissions by 60% by 2027), the new initiative could see the whole city’s transport network electrified, and a new fleet of battery-powered electric buses introduced.
The system would then have a network of solar-powered bus stops that would top-up the charge of the buses as they pull in to pick up passengers. Despite the proposal only being part of a consultation document, the leader of Birmingham City Council, Albert Bore is determined to see it happen.
To read the full story visit http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/birmingham_investigates_solar_powered_electric_buses_2356
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