Design of a Green Bus Route with Schedule and Charging Facility for a Fleet of Battery-Electric Buses

The objective of this project is to design a prototype green bus system to serve public commuters between the cities of Byblos and Beirut, using an initial fleet of four 12-meter standard battery-electric buses operating on an optimal schedule, along with the facility plan for a bus station in Byblos with its dedicated solar-powered charging station that should be constructed to ensure reliable service.  This project requires the following main tasks:

  1. Forecasting of the passenger demand for the proposed route using appropriate forecasting techniques.
  2. Design of the proposed route system consisting of route length, number and location of necessary bus stops, frequency of service, and service schedule to meet passenger demand.
  3. Design of the proposed infrastructure system to meet passenger and energy needs, consisting of the facility plan for the bus station and sizing of its solar system to provide required charging capacity.
  4. Costing of the infrastructure and the operation of the system, and pricing of the passenger fare to recover the capital investment and operate the system profitably over the medium-to-long term.

Assessment of the sustainability impacts of the system in terms of emission reductions from e-bus operation compared to conventional diesel bus.

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