ZE Buses
Reducing CO2 emissions and finally eliminating them altogether is a subject that all public transport authorities have on their programme. NS, RET and GVB have already switched completely to green electricity. In Friesland and Groningen, the possibility of converting current diesel trains to hybrid or completely electric is being investigated. Buses face the challenge of running entirely emission-free after 2030. From 2025, only emission-free buses will be allowed to operate. Bus technology is therefore developing at a rapid pace. The bus sector is eagerly using the knowledge and experience of the rail sector, of which our speakers today are an example. But can the rail world learn a thing or two the other way round? The rail systems department is making a foray into the bus world. Out of interest, and because this may start to have its impact on the rail world in terms of policy and technology.

The programme is as follows:

  • 16:30 - 17:00: Welcome with coffee
  • 17:00 - 17:05u: Opening (Wil van Roij, Ricardo)

  • 17:05 - 17:25u: Buses for beginners? (Dirk Jan Brakel, GVB Implementation manager)

  • 17:30 - 18:00u: Technology behind emission-free buses (Michel Dekker, VDL)

  • 18:00 - 18:30: Dinner (Wok-to-Go)
  • 18:30 - 18:50: Practical experience with emission-free buses (Martijn van Os, RET)
  • 18.50 - 19:20: Closing discussion based on a number of propositions
  • 19:20 - 19:30: Closing speech (Eelco Schrik)
  • 19:30 - 20:00: Networking drinks

Parking: Can be in parking garages in the immediate vicinity (own costs), preferably come by train!

Costs: Participation is free of charge for members and students. Non-members pay 25 Euro.

Sign up: Via the website. The maximum number of participants is 35.

For questions (and any dietary requirements for dinner), please email the organiser: Wil.vanroij@ricardo.com