Rinko Bus, Toshiba and Drive Electro launch electric bus trial in Kawasaki
Rinko Bus, Toshiba and Drive Electro Technology have started a demonstration project in Kawasaki, Japan, using a retrofitted electric bus with pantograph charging. The trial matters because the vehicle is expected to recharge in about 10 minutes and enter passenger service on local routes around December 2026.
Rinko Bus, Toshiba and Drive Electro Technology have launched a demonstration project in Kawasaki, Japan. The project uses a retrofitted electric bus equipped with a pantograph charging system.
According to the source, the charging system can recharge the vehicle in approximately 10 minutes. The project was announced on 15 October 2026.
The bus is expected to enter passenger service on local routes around December 2026.
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