Rail Power Systems presentation on using a common electric supply infrastructure for tramway and trolleybus systems, analysing demands, substation adaptations, IMC charging strategies and the market potential for extending tram networks with trolleybuses.

TU Delft presentation simulating the integration of photovoltaic generation and stationary energy storage into Arnhem’s trolley grid, aiming for an energy-neutral grid and examining the role of storage and EV chargers.

Kummler+Matter presentation on the KUCO 600A trolleybus collector head, whose double-joint design reduces wear and forces, supports high continuous currents (up to 600A) and enables fast charging while driving.

Elektroline presentation on the overhead contact system in the battery age, covering depot infrastructure, rigid-catenary charging and charging electric vehicles from the OCS for IMC trolleybuses (image-heavy slides).

Analysis of two applications of stationary energy storage in Gdynia’s trolleybus supply system – reducing traction substation peak power and increasing use of solar (PV) generation – with algorithms for optimal SES sizing.

PMDP Pilsen presentation on deploying battery-equipped IMC trolleybuses and a buffer storage station (EfficienCE project), including a large test of 23 IMC trolleybuses and plans to reach 85% electric traction by 2030.

Solaris presentation on its bi-articulated Trollino 24 trolleybus (24m, up to 215 passengers) and the Trollino 12 electric concept, leveraging IMC charging and high-power batteries from its position as Europe’s leading trolleybus maker.

SZKT presentation on developing and piloting the Modulo EP095T hybrid midi-trolleybus in Szeged and recommending changes to UNECE 100 regulations to properly classify and enable IMC electric/trolleybuses.

LibroDuct presentation on its automated recontacting technology that uses stereo-optical pattern recognition to automatically reconnect trolley poles to overhead wires anywhere, enabling partial catenary and cheaper trolley/e-bus operation.

BVG Berlin presentation on its path to a locally emission-free bus fleet by 2030, planning two pilot lines with trolley-battery-hybrid double-articulated IMC buses and addressing plan-approval and infrastructure challenges.