Kawasaki takes on technological innovation in buses: Experiments progress on self-driving and rapid charging for EV buses

Kawasaki City has begun a challenge to innovate route bus technology. Demonstration testing of autonomous driving has been underway since January, and an attempt to supply short-term power to electric vehicle (EV) buses will also begin in FY2025. There are few examples of similar experiments in a large city like Kawasaki, and it could provide solutions to the driver shortage and environmental issues faced in various regions. Kawasaki City is con…