Analyzing School Bus Electrification in Richmond, Virginia
Journal Article
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· Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
School buses are an essential component of the transportation infrastructure, serving as a lifeline for students across the globe. However, the widespread use of diesel school buses has raised concerns about the health impact on millions of students exposed to harmful emissions daily. Recognizing this issue, school districts worldwide are urgently seeking cleaner energy alternatives. Electric school buses emerge as an environmentally friendly and sustainable option, fostering a healthier environment for both students and communities. However, school bus electrification faces the challenges of high upfront cost, cumbersome charging management, and constraints from power grids. To help school bus operators address those challenges, this study presents a data-driven analysis for school bus electrification. Here, this study considered a real-world school bus system in Richmond, VA, and developed a mathematical programming model to analyze the system design, charging strategies, and charging load profiles for the electrification scenario. The study evaluated different charging strategies based on model outcomes, aiming to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Ultimately, this research generated electric school bus charging demand profiles under various scenarios, shedding light on the feasibility and implications of transitioning to electric-powered school buses.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE; USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Sustainable Transportation. Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308
- OSTI ID:
- 2459386
- Alternate ID(s):
- OSTI ID: 2472814
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/JA--5400-88617
- Journal Information:
- Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Journal Name: Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 2679; ISSN 0361-1981; ISSN 2169-4052
- Publisher:
- SAGECopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS,ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
Charging Load Profiles
Charging Strategy
Data-driven Analysis
Electric School Buses
Mathematical Model
alternative transportation fuels and technologies
buses
decision tools
electric and hybrid-electric vehicles
transportation energy
transportation planning analysis and application