Route 358’s electric transformation puts pantograph-equipped Irizar ie tram buses on a 24.14-kilometer (15 Miles)  revenue service route linking Crystal Palace and Orpington. The November 20 rollout brings overhead conductive charging to London’s longest electrified route, with pantograph units at both terminals delivering 6-minute flash charging cycles – enough juice for a complete end-to-end revenue run. These aren’t your standard battery-electric buses. Each of the 20 Irizar units features a roof-mounted pantograph collector, automatically extending to mate with the charging head for rapid DC charging. The system eliminates deadhead runs to depots for midday charging, maximizing revenue service hours. Tech … Continue reading UK Route 358 Leads London’s Longest Electric Bus Journey with 6-Minute Pantograph Charging