The transition to electric buses in the Netherlands is facing major challenges, including faults in charging infrastructure, battery problems, and electricity grid congestion. These issues have forced operators to temporarily return to diesel buses, despite the country's leadership in e-bus deployment. The Netherlands ranked fourth in Europe with nearly 2,000 e-buses in operation. New agreements mandate emission-free buses by 2025, but delays in deliveries and system limitations hinder progress. Operators like Qbuzz and Arriva report significant reliance on diesel due to these constraints, undermining the country’s emissions reduction goals.
"The transition to electric buses in the Netherlands is encountering significant setbacks with issues like faults in charging stations and congestion on the electricity grid."
"Although the Netherlands has shown strong growth in electric bus deployment, operators are now forced to revert to diesel buses due to various systemic challenges."
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