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1. Who created the first electric bus in Russia?
2. How many electric buses are there operating in Moscow today?
3. What was the main difficulty in introducing electric buses in Moscow?
4. What are the modern characteristics of Moscow electric buses?
5. Is it possible to tell Moscow electric buses from traditional buses by just
looking at them?
6. What is the maximum speed of Moscow electric buses?
7. How long does it take to recharge an electric bus in Moscow?

A. The "Electrobus" is an electric bus in Moscow that runs on rechargeable batteries. In Moscow, only electric buses with ultra-fast charging are used. These buses are equipped with lithium-titanate batteries, which allow for charging in just 10-18 minutes, making it possible to operate the bus on city routes of any length. Charging stations are located at the bus terminals.

B. The first electric bus in Moscow was built in 2015 but it broke down before testing. In 2017, the electric bus passed the tests successfully. The opening ceremony for the electric bus service was scheduled for September 1, 2018, but by that time only two buses had been produced by the factories. One of them, with Moscow Mayor Sobyanin on board, broke down after travelling just over a kilometre. In the initial months, electric buses frequently experienced breakdowns.

C. Electric buses are now operational on 117 different routes in Moscow, including 10 suburban routes with transit sections in the Moscow Region. All of these electric buses have the same branding, which is "Moscow Transport". The exterior design of these buses was developed by the Artemy Lebedev studio. On each side of the buses, the inscription "This is an electrobus" is clearly printed.

D.  Electric buses are not a new form of transport. The first electric bus was introduced in London in 1886. It travelled at a speed of 11.2 km/h. The first Russian electric bus, designed by the electrical engineer Ippolit Romanov, appeared in St. Petersburg at the beginning of the 20th century. It had 20 passenger seats and was equipped with two electric motors with a total capacity of 12 horsepower.

E. The new electric buses that run in Moscow have electric heaters and special lighting that changes according to the time of day. Electric buses are quiet, equipped with large route displays and USB charges for passengers’ phones. The main advantage of electric buses is their environmentally friendly nature. With the launch of electric buses in Moscow, carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced by 80 thousand tonnes and pollutants by more than 540 tonnes.

F. "We are the first in Europe in terms of the number of electric buses. More than 1,500 electric buses are operating in Moscow today," reported Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow. "Over 340 charging stations for electric buses have been installed in Moscow, with plans to install 200 more in 2024. On weekdays, the number of electric bus journeys in Moscow exceeds 500,000."
 

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