When did you last ride in an electric bus Australia and how did it go for you? The electric bus has grown in Australia a fair amount. The country started off with a pilot program of using electric busses, seeing the positives and the pitfalls, checking out the systems and if they would be viable on a long scale. This is what people around the world have been doing, with both busses, trucks and cars, to see if the electric vehicles can work in larger fleets, if they really are environmentally friendly and sustainable, if the costs do lessen in the long run, and if they are easy to manage. Well, the results are in and they are all good.
Success of electric vehicles
Switching from a fleet of fuel based busses to electric busses is no small feat, especially when you need to consider the charging stations that are required. Electric busses need a lot of charging. But worldwide, the jury is out. Electric busses are a lot cheaper to run than fuel driven busses and while the cost of the electric bus is quite high initially, the bus pays for itself in no time at all. And then there is NO need for fuel, which is the most enormous saving.
Companies who choose to go electric have huge support from the electric community as a whole, from the electric ‘umbrella’ organisations and of course, from their electric vehicle suppliers. They are helped and guided with charging stations and have found that by placing charging stations correctly, electric busses can keep to the right schedules and are as convenient, but a lot quieter and smoother, than their fuel driven counterparts.
Chances are you will be riding an electric bus Australia sooner than you think as the pilot project was a resounding success.
The impact of coronavirus on public health and the economy is unprecedented.
It is therefore important to take precautions in a lot of areas including electric vehicle maintenance.Quarantine orders that are implemented in most countries lead to people using fewer buses.
To keep your electric vehicle fleet in its top shape during these quarantine times, we have compiled a few tips that will help you with the maintenance of your bus.
The benefits of maintenance Electric vehicles require less maintenance than diesel vehicles but that does not mean they do not require any maintenance.
During the extended periods of non-use, it is important to follow the maintenance protocols to ensure the longevity and health of your bus, especially the battery.
Check the state of charge One of the most important issues to keep an eye on during a period of non-use is ensuring your bus battery is kept at a proper charge state during extended periods of non-use.
