DUAL-MODE BUS

A 'dual-mode bus' is a hybrid bus that can run on power from two different sources, typically electricity from overhead lines (in a similar way to trolleybuses) or batteries and fossil fuel (generally diesel).

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Examples

★ Seattle, Washington used similar dual-mode buses in its downtown bus tunnel until late 2004.

★ Boston installed dual-mode buses on the Waterfront portion of its Silver Line in 2005. Electric power is required in the exclusive right of way that runs in a tunnel under Fort Point Channel; diesel power is used to run on city streets and highways, including the Ted Williams Tunnel to Logan Airport.

★ Bergen features dual-mode buses.

See also

★ Diesel-electric

★ Dual-mode vehicle

★ Electric bus

★ Guided bus

★ Rubber-tyred trams

★ Trolleybus

★ VAL

★ Bombardier Guided Light Transit