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VLT Carioca

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Brazil

VLT Carioca is an electric tram with a currying capacity of 420 passengers. In contrast to conventional trams, VLT Carioca of Rio de Janeiro has no overhead cable connection but is recharged instead through a number of charging points at ground level. 

Some of the benefits are:
1) Zero emissions
2) Very low noise level
3) No overhead cables

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