Solaris tests Trollino trolleybus in Canada
The tests offered North American authorities a chance to familiarize themselves with the Solaris product.
Bolechowo-Osiedle, Poland- Solaris Bus and Coach sp. z.o.o., for the first time Solaris brand vehicle came to North America. In Vancouver, Canada, the Solaris Trollino 12 trolleybus has been tested in regular city traffic for the last few weeks. The vehicle is equipped with batteries, allowing it to drive both from the overhead wires and in areas with no catenary.
The tests offered North American authorities a chance to familiarize themselves with the Solaris product. Through initiative, the manufacturer also had the chance to get insightful input while driving the vehicle in various service circumstances.
This initiative was welcomed with excitement by the local community and trolley bus aficionados, who did not miss the opportunity to follow our vehicle around the city during the several days of testing.
The current trolleybus fleet in Vancouver consists of 262 vehicles that were delivered to the metropolis between 2006 and 2009. The carrier intends to renew its fleets by the end of this decade.
Trollino's presentation in Vancouver is another step in the implementation of Solaris' strategy of entering the USA and Canada with its offer. In the coming years, the manufacturer is considering offering exclusively zero-emission vehicles on those markets, i.e. battery, hydrogen, and trolleybuses.
