Comparative Analysis of BEST Buses and Electric Buses in India

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An overwhelming trend that marks the beginning of the transportation sector’s energy transition is the electrification of public transportation. The public sector’s considerable influence and predominance of public ownership define the transportation industry. Consequently, tendering processes Are frequently used to determine which bus delivery options are the most efficient. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the Polish bus market and in-depth interviews with individual vendors, this paper compares, assesses, and delineates the distinctions between the criteria applied in tenders for battery electric buses and diesel buses. The article additionally endeavors to ascertain whether the proportion of the vehicle price in the life cycle cost or total cost of ownership aligns with the weight assigned to the “vehicle price” criterion. The outcomes show There isn't a noticeable distinction between diesel and battery electric buses' tender requirements. Institutions that had previously created diesel bus acquisition patterns applied those patterns, for the most part, to battery electric bus tenders. As a result, the weights assigned to the criteria in tenders do not account for the benefits and drawbacks of either technology. Procedures for tendering are modified to meet regional needs and operational specifications. On current routes and schedules, electric buses frequently take the place of conventionally powered vehicles. Operational requirements are therefore known. This makes it possible to calculate the required number of vehicles as well as the fundamental technical and operational parameters (such as choosing the best charging technique and battery capacity). The charging strategy will therefore have an impact on the overall cost of ownership Opportunity charging is preferred for longer mileages, and overnight charging is preferred for shorter assignments.The electrification of public transportation is a massive trend that represents the first stage of the energy transition of the transportation sector. The transportation industry is defined by the significant influence of the public sector and the prevalence of public ownership. As such, tendering proceduresare widely employed to identify the most effective bus delivery options. This paper compares, evaluates, and discusses the differences between the specifications used in tenders for battery electric buses and diesel buses. It is based on a thorough examination of the Polish bus market and indepth interviews with specific vendors. The piece also aims to determine whether the percentage of the car price in the life cycle cost or overall cost of ownership is consistent with the importance given to the "vehicle price" factor. The results reveal no appreciable.