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A problem they are solving is that this requires a closed electric circuit.

Trams solve that with a pantograph and steel wheels on steel rails. Trolley busses use two collectors tied to the independent overhead lines.

This system uses two pantographs with a control system pulling them back when he truck leaves the lane and pushes them up when entering the lane. Doing that on highway speeds is a bit more complicated.



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