Transitioning to zero-emission bus fleets: state of practice of implementations in the United States

A Deliali, D Chhan, J Oliver, R Sayess… - Transport …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Several states and transit agencies have recently introduced zero-emission buses (ZEBs) to
their fleets, including battery electric buses, fuel cell battery electric buses, and fuel cell plug …

Barriers to adopting electric buses

R Sclar, C Gorguinpour, S Castellanos, X Li - 2019 - apo.org.au
Electric buses (e-buses) can help cities address air quality issues and reduce greenhouse
gas emissions (along with a clean grid). The transition to e-buses, however, has been …

[PDF][PDF] Electric buses in america: Lessons from cities pioneering clean transportation

J Horrox, M Casale - US PIRG Education Fund …, 2019 - legacy-assets.eenews.net
America's bus network plays a crucial role in the lives of millions of people, providing
transport for those who cannot or do not wish to drive, and carrying up to half of all American …

Costs and benefits of electrifying and automating bus transit fleets

N Quarles, KM Kockelman, M Mohamed - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Diesel-powered, human-driven buses currently dominate public transit options in most US
cities, yet they produce health, environmental, and cost concerns. Emerging technologies …

[PDF][PDF] Estimating the infrastructure needs and costs for the launch of zero-emission trucks

D Hall, N Lutsey - 2019 - researchgate.net
The transition to zero-emission commercial trucks holds great promise. Although heavy-duty
electrification is in the early stages, the pace of development could progress quickly …

Electric buses: A review of alternative powertrains

M Mahmoud, R Garnett, M Ferguson… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2016 - Elsevier
Evidence suggests that the role of electric buses in public transit is important if we are to take
steps to reduce climate change and the environmental impacts of fossil fuels. Several …

Comparative assessment of zero emission electric and hydrogen buses in Australia

DA Hensher, E Wei, C Balbontin - Transportation Research Part D …, 2022 - Elsevier
The pace of direct electrification vs indirect electrification for public transit bus fleets is
accelerating internationally. Clear targets have been established by transport policymakers …

Economic analysis of on-route fast charging for battery electric buses: case study in Utah

Z Liu, Z Song, Y He - Transportation Research Record, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Battery electric buses (BEBs) are increasingly being embraced by transit agencies as an
energy-efficient and emission-free alternative to bus fleets. However, because of the …

Fuel cell buses in us transit fleets: Current status 2017

L Eudy, M Post - 2017 - rosap.ntl.bts.gov
This report, published annually, summarizes the progress of fuel cell electric bus (FCEB)
development in the United States and discusses the achievements and challenges of …

Life cycle ownership cost and environmental externality of alternative fuel options for transit buses

F Tong, C Hendrickson, A Biehler, P Jaramillo… - … Research Part D …, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper assesses alternative fuel options for transit buses. We consider the following
options for a 40-foot and a 60-foot transit bus: a conventional bus powered by either diesel …