01665781

Monograph

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/177400.aspx

This synthesis documents current practices of transit systems in the planning, procurement, infrastructure installation, operation, and maintenance of battery electric buses (BEBs). A literature review and detailed survey responses from 18 transit agencies are provided. Detailed case examples of five different systems are also provided in the report and provide additional insights into the state of the practice, including lessons learned, challenges, and gaps in information. The findings show that the benefits of deploying BEBs can be extensive. BEBs are matching reliability of conventional buses, and battery technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, driving down costs and offering increased range capabilities. However, capital costs must continue to be reduced to be on par with diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) technologies. Utility costs, particularly demand charges, need to be better understood and structured to be affordable, especially in comparison to diesel and CNG costs. BEB fleet scale-up concerns must be addressed both from an industry perspective and within individual fleets. Finally, technical support and advanced tools need to be utilized for making objective BEB procurement and planning decisions specific to the individual needs of the transit agency. If done correctly, transit agencies can, and are, realizing benefits ranging from lower total cost of ownership, reduction of environmental impact, performance improvements, and improved customer experience.

Project J-7, Topic SA-41

English

197p

2018

TCRP Synthesis of Transit Practice

9780309390170

Digital/other

Appendices; Bibliography; Figures; Photos; Tables

Costs; Electric batteries; Electric buses; Fleet management; State of the practice; Transit buses

Energy; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Apr 9 2018 8:43AM