The MetaCCAZE project is advancing the planning and optimisation of electric bus charging infrastructure through two newly published scientific studies. As the electrification of public transport accelerates, these contributions offer valuable guidance to urban planners and transit authorities working toward efficient, scalable, and cost-effective deployment of charging networks.

The first article, Extending electric bus charging infrastructure considering charging scheduling and energy pricing, introduces a strategic planning model designed to identify optimal locations for expanding existing charging stations. The model incorporates key economic and operational variables, including installation costs, Time-of-Use energy tariffs, and peak demand charges. It aims to minimise both total operational costs and bus deadhead times. The model’s application to real-world scenarios in Manhattan (New York) and Limassol (Cyprus) highlights its practical relevance and potential impact on infrastructure planning decisions.

The second publication, Electric bus charging station location selection problem with slow and fast charging, addresses the strategic placement of charging stations within fixed-line public transport networks. The model developed in this study incorporates both slow and fast charger types and accounts for aggregate daily operational data such as deadheading distances and charging session scheduling. Applied to the Athens metropolitan area, the model successfully evaluates over 1,900 bus trips and 300+ installation locations, demonstrating its utility in large-scale network design and optimisation.

Both studies reflect MetaCCAZE’s commitment to supporting the transition to low-emission transport by providing data-driven tools and frameworks that help cities implement reliable and efficient electric bus infrastructure.

Access all MetaCCAZE publications here: https://zenodo.org/communities/metaccaze