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Richard AG says it has spent decades developing robust vacuum main switches for railway catenary systems. The company says the components are designed to meet high requirements for safety, availability and service life.
ETH Zurich spin-off Winduction has developed an inductive charging system for electric buses that supplies power through their wheels at bus stops. The source says this could allow for smaller batteries, reducing energy demand and operating costs, and that a pilot project is planned for 2028.
Switzerland will end the full exemption for emission-free trucks from the LSVA toll in 2031. Electric and hydrogen trucks will be integrated gradually, with high initial discounts, after both chambers of Parliament approved the reform.
Joya is a newly formed Swiss charging provider that bundles the charging offerings of Energie 360° Mobilität, Gofast, Swisscharge and Move Mobility. It has more than 7,500 public charging points, including over 1,800 fast-charging points.