Gradual Transition to Zero-Emission Bus Systems: Impact of Vehicle Scheduling on Charging Infrastructure and Fleet Replacement

Miriam Stumpe (), David Rößler-von Saß (), Natalia Kliewer () and Guido Schryen ()
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Miriam Stumpe: Paderborn University
David Rößler-von Saß: Freie Universtität Berlin
Natalia Kliewer: Freie Universtität Berlin
Guido Schryen: Paderborn University

No 127, Working Papers Dissertations from Paderborn University, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics

Abstract: This paper presents a holistic framework for the transition from diesel to electric bus networks, crucial for meeting EU regulations targeting 100\% zero-emission urban buses by 2035. We employ a two-phase solution approach: first, solving the Charging Location and Electric Vehicle Scheduling Problem (CLEVSP) to generate vehicle schedules for full electrification; second, addressing the multi-period transition planning problem to minimize the total cost of ownership for the electrified fleet. Our experiments show that CLEVSP-generated schedules significantly outperform traditional methods, resulting in lower costs. Additionally, gradual transition plans reduce emissions by up to 85\% compared to a diesel-only scenario. We find that vehicle rotations with long distances and sufficient idle time are prioritized for electrification, enabling earlier emission reductions and cost savings. This highlights the importance of adopting vehicle scheduling tailored for electric buses, rather than relying on legacy diesel schedules.

Keywords: electric bus; multi-period planning; electric vehicle scheduling; fleet replacement; charging infrastructure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R4 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 56
Date: 2024-12
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