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IPOD Abstract for presentation (Poster or Podium)

Public Transport

1660225 - New Frontiers in Zero Emission Bus Technology

Monday, June 17, 2024
10:15 AM - 10:40 AM ET
Room: 215

    Primary Author(s)

  • Bryan Lee, MS

    Lead Project Manager
    CALSTART
    Pasadena, CA, United States

    • Presenter(s)

  • Bryan Lee, MS

    Lead Project Manager
    CALSTART
    Pasadena, CA, United States

    • Submitter(s)

  • Bryan Lee, MS

    Lead Project Manager
    CALSTART
    Pasadena, CA, United States

Abstract:

Zero emission buses (ZEB) were one of the first medium- and heavy-duty vehicle segments to transition to zero emission technology. ZEBs underwent rapid technological development and are now considered to be a mature and fully commercialized technology. As a result, ZEB adoption has grown rapidly in recent years. As of 2022, there were 5,480 full-sized zero emission transit buses and an additional 876 small zero emission buses funded, ordered, or deployed in the United States. Furthermore, ZEBs have been adopted in most states.

While ZEBs are considered to be a fully commercialized product, there are still some technological barriers to deployments. Many ZEBs will be deployed on challenging routes or in adverse climate conditions. ZEB charging and fueling infrastructure can also pose challenges to transit agencies. As a result, further technological advancements will be required before ZEBs can completely displace internal combustion engine technology.

This session will focus on these emerging technological challenges for ZEBs. In particular this session will focus key challenges such as increasing driving range, providing energy efficient HVAC, and promoting grid resiliency. This session will conclude by identify promising technologies that can help to address these challenges.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees can expect to learn the following from this session:
  • Understand the current state of zero emission bus technology
  • Understand some of the current technological challenges that have emerged for zero emission buses
  • Understand the emerging technologies that can help address the challenges that zero emission buses face