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Going Electric: A Pathway to Zero-Emission Buses
2021
Author(s): International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
This joint publication of EBRD, UITP and GIZ is intended to facilitate policymaking and the development of electric bus schemes, and to assist project finance. It summarises emerging good practice across a range of important topics and geographies.
Optimal Fleet Deployment for Electric Vehicle Sharing Systems With the Consideration of Demand Uncertainty
2021
Author(s): Lu C-C, Yan S, Li H-C, Diabat A, Wang H-T
This study addresses the optimal allocation of a fleet of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) to the stations of an EV-sharing system. The objective is to maximize the profit of the system operator. A multi-layer time–space network flow technique is adopted to describe the movement of EVs in the system.
Shared Use of Electric Autonomous Vehicles: Air Quality and Health Impacts of Future Mobility in the United States
2021
Author(s): Pan S, Fulton LM, Roy A, Jung J, Choi Y, Gao HO
Vehicle electrification, automation, and shared mobility – also referred to as the transportation three revolutions (3Rs) – are the emerging trends in future mobility. This study performed a comprehensive integrated analysis to investigate the potential future development of passenger transportation in the United States.
A Simulative Framework for a Multi-Regional Assessment of Local Energy Markets – A Case of Large-Scale Electric Vehicle Deployment in Germany
2021
Author(s): Cramer W, Schumann K, Andres M, Vertgewall C, Monti A, Schreck S, Metzger M, Jessenberger S, Klaus J, Brunner C, Heringer F, Alvarado A, Armstorfer A, Beg N
This study focuses on local energy markets as an increasingly discussed approach for coordinating distributed energy systems and introduces a simulative framework for enabling a multi-regional assessment of this concept.
Optimal Location of EV Charging Stations in a Neighborhood Considering a Multi-Objective Approach
2021
Author(s): Bitencourt L, Abud TP, Dias BH, Borba BSMC, Maciel RS, Quirós-Tortós J
This study has proposed a methodology to optimally locate charging stations (CSs) through a multi-objective approach, by minimizing the electrical losses and the charging zone center deviation. It applies a hierarchical clustering method to define CS service zones, considering both technical and mobility aspects.
The Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicles: A Novel Life Cycle-Based Evaluation Framework and Its Applications to Multi-Country Scenarios
2021
Author(s): Franzò S, Nasca A
This paper aims to develop a comprehensive evaluation framework in order to estimate the environmental impact associated to Electric Vehicles and Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles, by adopting a Life Cycle Assessment approach.
Localization of Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles Using Genetic Algorithms
2021
Author(s): Jordán J, Palanca J, del Val E, Julian V, Botti V
This work addresses the problem of optimizing the placement of new infrastructures for EV charging. The electric vehicle is gradually being introduced in cities. The impact of this introduction is less due, among other reasons, to the lack of charging infrastructure necessary to satisfy the demand.
Electric Mobility in Public Transport—Driving Towards Cleaner Air
2021
Author(s): K Krzysztof, M Sylwester, S Grzegorz (Eds.)
This book addresses various aspects of electric mobility deployment in public transport. These include transport policy-related issues as well as technical, organizational and technical dimensions of the fleet conversion process.
Optimal Fleet Size for a Shared Demand-Responsive Transport System With Human-Driven vs Automated Vehicles: A Total Cost Minimization Approach
2021
Author(s): Militão AM, Tirachini A
In this research, the authors develop a total cost minimization model for demand-responsive door-to-door shared transportation services, including operator and user costs. Optimization variables are vehicle size and fleet size for operation with human-driven and automated vehicles.
Top-Down Sustainability Transitions in Action: How Do Incumbent Actors Drive Electric Mobility Diffusion in China, Japan, and California?
2021
Author(s): Trencher G, Truong N, Temocin P, Duygan M
In this paper, the authors examine strategies used by networks of incumbent state and industry actors in China, Japan and California to accelerate the production and diffusion of battery-electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles.