Planning a zero-emission mixed-fleet public bus system with minimal life cycle cost
The variety of available technology options for the operation of zero-emission bus systems gives rise to the problem of finding an optimal technology decision for bus operators. Among others, overnight charging, opportunity charging and hydrogen-based technology options are frequently pursued technological solutions. As their operating conditions are strongly influenced by the urban context, an optimal technology decision is far from trivial. In this paper, we propose an Integer Linear Programming (ILP) based optimization model that is built upon a broad input database, which allows a customized adaption to local circumstances. The ultimate goal is to determine an optimal technology decision for each bus line, considering its combined effects on charging and vehicle scheduling as well as infrastructural design. To this end, we develop technology-specific network representations for five distinct technologies. These networks can be viewed individually or as a multi-layered graph, which represents the input for the optimal technology mix. The proposed optimization framework is applied to a real-world instance with more than 4.000 timetabled trips. To study the sensitivity of solutions, parameter changes are tested in a comprehensive scenario design. The subsequent analysis produces valuable managerial insights for the bus operator and highlights the decisive role of certain planning assumptions. The results of our computations reveal that the deployment of a mixed fleet can indeed lead to financial benefits. The comparison of single technology system solutions provides a further basis for decision making and demonstrates relative superiorities between different technologies.
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Authors:
- Frieß, Nathalie Marion
- 0000-0002-4416-3982
- Pferschy, Ulrich
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- Publication Date: 2024-3
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 39-79
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Serial:
- Public Transport
- Volume: 16
- Issue Number: 1
- Publisher: Springer Publishing
- ISSN: 1866-749X
- EISSN: 1613-7159
- Serial URL: http://link.springer.com/journal/12469
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Appropriate technology; Bus transit operations; Buses by motive power; Electric vehicle charging; Fleet management; Optimization; Refueling; Scheduling; Zero emission vehicles
- Subject Areas: Environment; Finance; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01911328
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Mar 11 2024 9:10AM