Two revolutionary virtual electric buses were recently launched in Bristol. First West of England are introducing the state-of-the-art low emission buses in partnership with Department for Transport, Bristol City Council and University of the West of England (UWE).
The buses use Geo-Fencing GPS technology to run on pure electric mode in areas of low air quality, producing zero emissions. The small diesel engine only runs in areas of better air quality and simply charges the electric engine. This technology is revolutionary, there are only five in the UK, two in Bristol and three in London on a trial basis. Engineers and scientists will examine how the bus performs and crucially their environmental impact.
