Electrical testing has been a long-time partner within the automotive industry and has adapted significantly with the rise of electric cars and various hybrids that require customized electrical testing solutions. However, public transportation is also an up-and-coming partner for electrical testing companies.

Globally, public transportation has not only advanced, but also become much more widespread, connecting major cities, and even countries, together. While the United States has not embraced public transportation as quickly or fully compared to many other places in the world, it’s in the near future. According to the U.S. Office on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, funding and research is already being allocated to discovering new forms of sustainable public transportation, including electric-powered buses and trains. What does this mean for the electrical testing world?

Sustainability

Much of the push towards electric public transportation has been motivated by the desire for more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to transporting people and goods from one place to another. This means that electrical testing solutions must innovatively adapt to new, sustainable expectations: more environmentally friendly materials, a smaller carbon footprint, products that last longer, energy efficient solutions, etc.

New Standards

While many electrical testing solutions have been crafted to fit the precise standards of previous eras, the increase of electrical public transportation brings with it evolving standards and regulations that electrical testing solutions must adhere to. This leads to a growing demand for companies that are knowledgeable about these new regulations and can design and deliver products that comply with them.

Increase in Electrical Needs

Electric public transportation isn’t exclusive to vehicles, it also means an increase in electrical needs related to bus stops, charging stations, ticket stations, etc. This means that, as electric public transportation becomes more widespread, there will be an increased demand for electrical testing equipment that can be used on a vast array of products. This offers a fantastic opportunity for testing companies to customize new and innovative solutions that meet the needs of this new infrastructure. Test Products, Inc. (TPI) has the ability to innovate and customize solutions to fit each client’s unique needs. Our team will work with you every step of the way to ensure that the final solution is uniquely efficient and reliably meets your testing needs.