Electrification of Public Transportation: Benefits and Challenges

Aditya Kumar; Sarabjit Singh

Aditya Kumar UG Student, Chandigarh College of Engineering, Jhanjeri, India.
Sarabjit Singh Assistant Professor, Chandigarh College of Engineering, Jhanjeri, India

Abstract

Abstract

The electrification of public transport systems has gained significant attention due to its potential to address environmental issues, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality in urban areas. This article examines the benefits, economic consequences, technical advances, and challenges faced by cities and governments in transitioning to electric public transport systems. Benefits include reduced carbon emissions, improved air quality, cost savings, noise reduction, energy independence, job creation, public health benefits, economic considerations, and improved image and perception. However, challenges such as initial costs, infrastructure development, range limitations, training and workforce transition, political and regulatory support, and diminished bankability of leasing contracts are also significant. To overcome these, a strategic combination of short-term and long-term solutions can be implemented, including implementing a payment security mechanism, developing a functional carbon trading market, overhauling State Transport Undertakings (STUs), encouraging private payment security funds, and exploring alternative funding sources. Collaboration between government, transportation agencies, industry, and the general population is essential for successful electrification, resulting in cleaner cities and a healthier world for future generations.

References

References
1. Nnaji, C. C., Chibueze, C., & Afangideh, C. B. (2023). The menace and mitigation of air pollution in the built environment: A review. Nigerian Journal of Technology, 42(1), 12-29.
2. Jiang, K., Xing, R., Luo, Z., Huang, W., Yi, F., Men, Y., ... & Shen, G. (2023). Pollutant emissions from biomass burning: A review on emission characteristics, environmental impacts, and research perspectives. Particuology.
3. Akhai, S. (2023). Biogas Plants for Sustainable Municipal Waste Management: A Brief Review. Handbook of Research on Safe Disposal Methods of Municipal Solid Wastes for a Sustainable Environment, 162-179.
4. Montoya-Torres, J., Akizu-Gardoki, O., Alejandre, C., & Iturrondobeitia, M. (2023). Towards sustainable passenger transport: carbon emission reduction scenarios for a medium-sized city. Journal of Cleaner Production, 418, 138149.
5. Zhang, R., & Fujimori, S. (2020). The role of transport electrification in global climate change mitigation scenarios. Environmental Research Letters, 15(3), 034019.
6. Wu, X., Feng, Q., Bai, C., Lai, C. S., Jia, Y., & Lai, L. L. (2021). A novel fast-charging stations locational planning model for electric bus transit system. Energy, 224, 120106.
7. Kucukvar, M., Onat, N. C., Kutty, A. A., Abdella, G. M., Bulak, M. E., Ansari, F., & Kumbaroglu, G. (2022). Environmental efficiency of electric vehicles in Europe under various electricity production mix scenarios. Journal of Cleaner Production, 335, 130291.
8. Longo, M., Foiadelli, F., & Yaïci, W. (2018). Electric vehicles integrated with renewable energy sources for sustainable mobility. New trends in electrical vehicle powertrains, 10, 203-223.
9. Pardo-Bosch, F., Pujadas, P., Morton, C., & Cervera, C. (2021). Sustainable deployment of an electric vehicle public charging infrastructure network from a city business model perspective. Sustainable Cities and Society, 71, 102957.
10. Noel, L., de Rubens, G. Z., Kester, J., & Sovacool, B. K. (2018). Beyond emissions and economics: Rethinking the co-benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G). Transport Policy, 71, 130-137.
11. Srivastava, H., & Akhai, S. (2022, November). The smart tapping identification model without installing a control program in modern wireless communication. In 2022 International Interdisciplinary Humanitarian Conference for Sustainability (IIHC) (pp. 159-164). IEEE.
12. Muratori, M., Alexander, M., Arent, D., Bazilian, M., Cazzola, P., Dede, E. M., ... & Ward, J. (2021). The rise of electric vehicles—2020 status and future expectations. Progress in Energy, 3(2), 022002.
13. Shah, K. J., Pan, S. Y., Lee, I., Kim, H., You, Z., Zheng, J. M., & Chiang, P. C. (2021). Green transportation for sustainability: Review of current barriers, strategies, and innovative technologies. Journal of Cleaner Production, 326, 129392.
14. Akhai, S. (2023). From Black Boxes to Transparent Machines: The Quest for Explainable AI. Available at SSRN 4390887.