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2023 HiMCM
Problem B: Charging Ahead with E-buses
The proliferation of electronic buses (e-buses) in cities across the globe represents a significant
stride toward sustainable urban transport. With the mounting concerns over air pollution and
climate change, many cities have been prompted to reconsider their reliance on traditional diesel
buses. According to a recent report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance
[1]
, e-buses are set to
dominate the public transit sector, becoming the majority of all buses on the road globally by
2032. China has been particularly noteworthy in this transition, as it is home to most of the
world’s e-buses, driven in large part by government policies that prioritize electric vehicles and
stringent emission standards. Cities throughout the world (e.g., Bogota, Colombia, New York,
USA, and Berlin, Germany) are also making concerted efforts to incorporate e-buses into their
fleets, albeit at a more gradual pace.
E-buses aren’t only environmentally appealing but are also anticipated to be cost-effective in the
long run due to falling battery prices and lower operational expenses. Governmental incentives,
such as the $1.7 billion allocation from the 2023 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for e-bus projects
in the U.S.
[2]
, further bolster e-bus adoption. However, challenges include high initial costs,
charging infrastructure development, lengthy charging times, and potential range limitations.
1. Construct a model to aid cities in understanding the ecological consequences of
transitioning to an all-electric bus fleet.
Identify a metropolitan area with a population of (at least) 500,000 people that does not
currently have a fully electric bus fleet. Apply your model to your chosen location.
2. Money matters. Construct a model that focuses on the financial implications associated
with a conversion to e-buses. Your model should factor in potential external funding
covering up to 50% of the transition costs.
Apply your financial model to the same metropolitan area you used in the previous
question.
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