# Speedy Recharging Electric Buses This Hybrid Electric Bus Can Completely Recharge in Only Minutes By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-01-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-bus References: [fastcoexist](https://www.fastcoexist.com/3066935/this-electric-bus-recharges-at-bus-stops-in-just-a-few-minutes) This hybrid electric bus is capable of recharging at bus stops in a matter of just minutes. Currently in service in a suburb of Södertälje in Sweden, the electric buses power back up with an invisible charger on the last stop of its route. A full charge takes only 6 or 7 minutes. The charging station, which is owned and operated by Vattenhall, must be able to [charge vehicles quickly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrafast-charging-systems) in order to prevent timetables from being disrupted. The hybrid electric bus also charges overnight. The program is possible due to a partnership with the city of Södertälje, bus manufacturer Scania and the [Royal Institute of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd). Hidden chargers, which use renewable energy, are used purely for esthetic purposes, as opposed to overhead wires or plug-in areas. This initiative endeavors to the country reach their goal of being free of fossil fuels by 2030. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Quick Recharging:** A trend towards faster charging times for electric vehicles, such as buses, to reduce downtime and improve efficiency. - **Invisible Charging:** The use of hidden chargers that are integrated into the infrastructure of electric vehicles to provide a seamless and aesthetically pleasing charging experience. - **Renewable Energy Charging:** The growing trend of using renewable energy sources to power charging stations for electric vehicles, reducing their overall carbon footprint. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Opportunity for electric vehicle manufacturers to invest in and develop faster recharging technologies for their vehicles. - **Charging Infrastructure:** Opportunity for companies in the charging infrastructure industry to meet the demand for faster and more seamless charging solutions for electric vehicles. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for renewable energy providers to collaborate with electric vehicle manufacturers and charging infrastructure companies to power charging stations with clean and sustainable energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fast-Charging EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-minute-charge-electric.md) - [Ultra-Fast Charging Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd.md) - [Country-Wide EV Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futurefactory.md) - [Quick-Charge EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-battery.md) - [Long-Haul Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-staria-electric.md) - [Battery-Electric Bus Solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-bus.md) - [Hyper-Fast Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-station-1.md) - [Delhi-Based Electric Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delhi.md) - [Mobile Car-Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-electric-charging-station.md)