RESEARCH ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PASSENGER VOLUME AND THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF ELECTRIC BUSES

Alexandru Constantin OPRICA, Ilie DUMITRU, Laurențiu RACILĂ, Augustin CONSTANTINESC

Abstract


When it comes to public transportation in cities, battery-electric buses offer a practical and adaptable option that may lessen traffic congestion and noise pollution. Plus, they're more compatible with preexisting transportation networks and can run in places without trolleybus service. Also, battery-electric buses are much quieter than hybrid or diesel buses, so they're great for routes that go past parks or other places where noise is a problem. These cars are more cost-effective for public transportation systems in the long run because to their reduced maintenance costs compared to those fuelled by fossil fuels. Using data collected over the course of three weeks, this study examines the relationship between energy use and passenger traffic along a major route in the Craiova municipality.


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