From hybrid cars to driverless cars, what could possibly be next in the world of transportation? In 2015, Volvo group of Gothenburg, Sweden plans to launch an ultramodern, noiseless and electric bus service called ElectriCity, powered completely through electricity from renewable sources.
These buses will be fuel-efficient, silent, and completely emissions-free. A quiet moving bus without emissions is exactly what Volvo Group, the Swedish Energy Agency, the City of Gothenburg, Västtrafik, Lindholmen Science Park and Johanneberg Science Park are working on. This futuristic bus includes at least one bus stop located indoors and access to new technologies for its passengers.
Olof Persson, president and CEO of Volvo, said, “This represents an entirely new mode of travel and will allow for the public-transport system to contribute to a more pleasant urban environment. A silent and emissions-free public-transport system will enable the inclusion of locations in the city that are currently off limits. It is immensely satisfying to be able to launch this in our hometown, in cooperation with Region Västra Götaland and the City of Gothenburg.”
The launch of these noiseless, electric buses will place Gothenburg on the map for sustainabable and innovative solutions for public transport. The bus service could potentially provide new possibilities in city and urban planning as well.
When it comes to the city of Gothenburg, Anneli H Hulthén, chairman of the municipal board, finds that Volvo Group’s buses will offer a positive boost to the city’s environment. “The electric bus service entails a new mode of public-transport system usage, which is highly positive for Gothenburg. It will highlight Gothenburg as a progressive city in terms of city planning. This is also in line with our prioritized objective of having Gothenburg reduce its climate impact to become a climate-neutral city, and of increasing sustainable travel.”
Volvo Group hopes that its project will bring more people to use the public transport while also improving its environment.
Edited by Rich Steeves