This study explores the circumstances when opportunity charging is economically viable in an electric transit bus network. A mixed-integer linear program was developed to optimize the mix of charging infrastructure in a network. The model was run on 78 transit networks, and the viability of opportunity charging was examined. One investigation found that overall opportunity charger duty cycle of 50% or greater was required at higher costs, though lower duties were viable if costs were lower. By examining several scenarios, key insights about investment decisions over many different types of networks are presented.

P6-07 Exploring the viability and effects of opportunity charging in electrified transit networks

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