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Electricity Instead of Diesel: How Hamburg is Reinventing its Bus System

Hamburg is undertaking one of Europe’s most ambitious transitions to electric buses, rethinking how public transport is powered, managed, and scaled. At the center of it is a system designed for reliability – from depot infrastructure to day-to-day operations.

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June 18, 2026

In this episode, we speak with Hendryk Münster, Head of E-mobility at Hamburger Hochbahn, about what it takes to scale electric bus operations in a major European city and turn ambition into a stable, high-performing system.

Hamburg is leading a major transition to electric buses, with Hamburger Hochbahn and ABB E-mobility working together to build the infrastructure behind it.
Scaling e-mobility requires more than vehicles. Success depends on coordinated infrastructure, grid integration, and operational alignment.
Reliability is built over time, through practical experience, strong partnerships, and continuous optimization of both technology and processes.
As electrification matures, energy management and system efficiency are becoming central to operating large-scale charging networks.

This episode is recorded in German. To read the key discussion points in English, see the full article here.