Strenghts
Clean - Buses are the most widely used
public transport mode, but they are not the most favorable solution because
they emit high amount of exhaust gases into the atmosphere containing carbon
oxides, nitrogen and, as maybe the worst - carbon microparticles (soot).
Because of it, electric drive appeared to be very desirable for the
environment. This is practically the only way to reduce pollution to zero there
where it is the most needed, namely, at the city streets.
Electric energy, as a fuel of future, is
clean before all (at the place of consumption), flexible and useful. By means
of natural energy sources exploitation, which are renewable, like hydroelectric
energy produced by river flows, one more important ecologic favor and strategic
interest is realized, because of natural deposits of oil and coal preservation.
(source: UITP)
Smooth
running
- Among trolley bus advantages, its operation dynamic features should be
certainly included, such as: recoilless acceleration and deceleration as well
as low level of noise in the vehicle interior and vibrations absence while the
vehicle is at the standstill.
Silent - One more
ecologic trolley bus advantage are rubber wheels, which make it the most silent
vehicle for public transport. According to examinations conducted in Arnhem
(Holland), average noise level for trolley bus amounts to 72 dB (A) while 78 dB
(A) for bus, at the same regimes and work conditions.
Efficiency - Electric drive
is in comparison to internal combustion engine, technically more efficient way
for bus drive.
Weight - Non-existance of
energy source on board the vehicle brings many advantages: vehicle mass is
less, it is possible to provide more space for passengers, and the reliability
of vehicle is increased because of less number of assemblies.
Low
floor
- Modern technology enables production of low floor vehicles, which is possible
to adjust the height with, according to station platform height. Because of all
of these, trolley bus today stands for highly attractive mode of public
transport of passengers.

