Application of electric and hybrid electric buses in macau

Luwei Zeng, T. W. Ching, Wenlong Li, K. T. Chau, C. C. Chan

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Abstract

Being a city with small geographical size limiting the travel range of vehicles, Macau has great potential for EV implementation. Due to the expansion of tourism and limited land space, Macau has been faced with problems of road congestion due to rapid growth in vehicle population. Air pollution is also another important concern. Electric buses provide a solution for low emission urban transportation. Researchers and engineers have concentrated on the improvement of EV performance through the advances in batteries, motors, converters, controllers and relevant auxiliaries, with enormous successes. Now, it comes to the stage of commercialization! Before adapting EVs, it is important to understand their performances in Macau. Several projects were launched to investigate the performance of EV, specifically for sub-tropical environment of Macau. Due to the high temperature and humidity, performance of EVs operated in Macau was yet to be understood. Previous experimental studies conducted in the US, Europe or Japan might not reflect the actual local real-road driving conditions. This paper aims to analyse the performance of electric and hybrid electric buses and compared with internal combustion engine powered buses. Viability of electric and hybrid electric buses will be simulated using real driving data in Macau.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEVS 2016 � 29th International Electric Vehicle Symposium
PublisherElectric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition
ISBN (Electronic)9781510832701
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event29th World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition, EVS 2016 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: 19 Jun 201622 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameEVS 2016 - 29th International Electric Vehicle Symposium

Conference

Conference29th World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition, EVS 2016
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period19/06/1622/06/16

Keywords

  • Bus
  • Emissions
  • Environment
  • Simulation
  • Vehicle performance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Fuel Technology

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