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In the article,” Go-Ahead Singapore rolls out 6-month trial of public buses with solar panels” Kok (2021), introduces the first time Go-ahead Singapore will be running ultra-thin solar panels on buses in a six month trial. The 1.6mm-thick, flexible and shatterproof panels are placed on the roof of two Man A22 euro 6 diesel-powered buses. They are expected to save 1400 litres of fuel, which is equivalent to 3.7 tonnes of reduction in carbon emissions. These figures are based on data collected from a trial in Southampton. The trial will also assess the effectiveness of the panels. Due to Singapore’s tropical climate, the panels are expected to produce exceptional results. This will result in a greener and more efficient bus. Two buses have been qualified thus far and can be used on public road trials. Go-Ahead reckons to recover the cost in four years from the reduction in fuel consumption.
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