How does climate and topography of route affect performance of buses powered by batteries?
Background
Tackle climate change and improve air quality by decarbonising transport. Transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the UK, contributing 27% of domestic emissions in 2019. Our transport system must change to deliver the Government’s Net Zero ambition and DfT will drive forwards that change through our longer-term green transport agenda. Sustainability will be at the heart of levelling-up. People everywhere will feel the benefits - villages, towns, cities and countryside will be cleaner, greener, healthier and more prosperous and pleasant environments in which to live and work.
Key areas of focus are:
• Decarbonisation of road vehicles
• Accelerating modal shift to public and active transport
• Decarbonising how we get our goods
• Place based solutions and environmental impacts
• UK as a hub for green transport, technology and innovation
• Reducing carbon in a global economy
The Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP) sets out the steps we will take to deliver the necessary carbon reductions across every form of transport. DfT's progress towards a decarbonised transport system has a vital role in delivering net zero across the wider economy by 2050 and science, engineering, innovation and research are essential in driving this change.
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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BESTBUS: Battery pack life-Enhanced Solutions Tailored for e-BUS
IONETIC offers a scalable solution in response to the demands of the UK niche and low-volume vehicle industry, for OEMs that manufacture <20,000 vehicles p.a. As a dynamic UK start-up specialising in EV battery-pack ...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically focuses on enhancing battery solutions for e-buses, addressing the impact of battery performance on bus operations in the context of climate and topography.
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Cost Effective Electric Bus (CELEB)
The biggest issues for electric buses to overcome before mass adoption are range and cost, with the biggest barrier being the cost and weight of the batteries. The ability to run for 18 hours and 200 miles is the bench...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to reduce the weight and cost of batteries for electric buses, which indirectly impacts bus performance in different climates and terrains.
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A Modular Battery for Electric Bus Applications
This project intends to prove the technical and commercial feasibility of a lightweight, modular battery application for an EV bus which is adapted specifically for bus infrastructure and usage characteristics. In part...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing a modular battery for electric buses to reduce emissions, which is relevant to the overall goal of decarbonising transport and improving air quality.