Electric bus routes launch in the UK.

Eight electric buses will run in Milton Keynes starting later this month, as part of a five year trial to see if the vehicles can match the performance of diesels.

The bus batteries will be charged at the start and end of a 15 mile route using underground induction coils to provide inductive charging to receiving plates underneath the bus. By charging the buses regularly at each end of the route, the buses will be less dependent on bulky onboard energy storage, allowing for less batteries and more passenger space.