Electric Bus Charging Infrastructures: Technologies, Standards, and Configurations

Electric Bus Charging Infrastructures: Technologies, Standards, and Configurations

Shams Ashkezari, L. (TU Delft DC systems, Energy conversion & Storage)
Kaleybar, Hamed Jafaro (Polytecnico di Milano)
Brenna, Morris (Polytecnico di Milano)

2024

Rapid growth in the electrification of bus fleets, driven by substantial environmental benefits, is facing challenges such as range anxiety, prolonged charging durations, and reduced flexibility compared to combustion engine buses. This study first conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of diverse publications to identify key research trends in electric buses (E-buses). It then offers a thorough comparison of charging technologies, encompassing topologies, power flow capabilities, costs, grid impacts, and efficiency, along with an examination of existing standards, norms, and challenges. With a classification of nearly 150 references, the study aims to illuminate the strengths and weaknesses of each charging technology, providing a solid background for selecting optimal topologies and strategies for specific applications. Emphasizing the importance of a nuanced trade-off between the quantity and type of chargers and E-bus battery capacity in each scenario, the research goes beyond technical considerations to explore potential future trends in the field. The information gathered in this review is a helpful guide for policymakers, industry experts, and researchers dealing with the complexities of E-bus charging infrastructure.

Charging station
depot charging
electric bus
en route charging
B2X technologies
grid impact
in motion charging
standards

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:bddcf1b1-9bb5-437c-928b-ee4d0ce3d176

https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3410880

2169-3536

IEEE Access, 12, 80505-80528

Institutional Repository

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© 2024 L. Shams Ashkezari, Hamed Jafaro Kaleybar, Morris Brenna