The emerging customized bus system based on modular autonomous electric vehicles (MAEVs) shows tremendous potential to improve the mobility, accessibility and environmental friendliness of a public transport system. However, existing studies in this area almost focus human-driven which face some striking limitations (e.g., restricted crew scheduling fixed vehicle capacity) can weaken overall be...

The main goal of this work is to perform a preliminary analysis about the feasibility and implications ongoing Full Electric project implemented by ATM, public company that manages collective transport in Milan (Italy). aims upgrade bus system creating fleet composed 1150 full electric buses 2030 (Scenario 1). In addition that, second analyze convenience anticipating electrification 2026 2), wh...

Cities all around the world struggle with urban air quality due to transportation related emissions. In public transport networks, replacing internal combustion engine buses by electric provides an opportunity improve quality. Hence, many bus network operators currently ask for optimal transformation plan integrate battery into their fleet. Ideally, this also considers installation of necessary...