First of 107 Solaris Trollino trolleybuses bound for Vancouver leaves factory, testing starts in Gdynia - Sustainable Bus

"The 107 vehicles definitively ordered in 2025 are expected to be delivered in 2026 and 2027. Based on the agreed options, the order can be increased to up to 512 vehicles, including 204 articulated buses. The manufacturer, which is currently entering the North American market, plans to present publicly at the APTA Expo in Chicago in October."

"The new Solaris trolleybuses are air-conditioned and equipped with a modern passenger information system, as well as battery packs for autonomous operation. The electrical equipment was supplied by the Polish company Medcom. The aim is to replace the entire current fleet, consisting of New Flyer / Vossloh-Kiepe trolleybuses, and subsequently to purchase additional vehicles to expand the trolleybus service to routes without overhead lines."

"The new generation of trolleybuses combines classic trolleybus operation with modern battery technology in the form of charging while in motion. This allows the vehicles to travel up to approximately 20 kilometres without overhead lines. The trolleybus network can therefore be expanded without the need to build additional overhead lines."

Solaris, a Polish manufacturer, has begun delivering the first of 107 Trollino 12 battery-powered trolleybuses ordered by Vancouver's transport company. The vehicles are expected to arrive between 2026 and 2027, with potential expansion to 512 units including articulated models. Vancouver operates one of North America's largest trolleybus networks with approximately 262 vehicles on 14 lines since 1948. The new Solaris trolleybuses feature air conditioning, modern passenger information systems, and battery packs enabling autonomous operation up to 20 kilometers without overhead lines. This technology allows network expansion without additional overhead infrastructure. The vehicles will replace the existing New Flyer/Vossloh-Kiepe fleet while supporting Vancouver's commitment to electric public transportation.

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