Electric bus trials begin in Espoo, Finland

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is initiating test runs with an electric prototype bus in Espoo in spring 2013. The objective is to test the performance and properties of products from Finnish component manufacturers. The test runs are operated without passengers. The electric bus used is a test vehicle for testing the performance of components from various manufacturers in laboratory conditions and in demanding Finnish climate conditions. The results will enable comparison of component properties with other products on the market. The project will help Finland’s electric