Viability evaluation for the replacement of a conventional bus fleet by electrical buses on urban public transportation: Curitiba case study

Abstract

Driven by the environmental awareness and with electrical vehicles sales increasing constantly, several manufacturers are electrifying their products. There are many standards and projects of which economically developed countries are part of, that aims to have zero emission cities in the upcoming years. With that in mind, case studies for the replacement of conventional buses, with diesel propulsion, by full electric fleets are ongoing. This thesis goal is to evaluate the viability for the replacement of a conventional bus line in Curitiba by electric buses. To get to a conclusion of the technical and economic viability will be performed a bibliography review followed by data survey and analysis from both diesel and electric buses.