Experiences Electric buses in Umeå Fredrik Forsell Head of Public Transport, Umeå Municipality
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå? - Umeå App 120 000 inhabitants App 30 000 university students University hospital Low average age (Quite) Cold winter climate App 55 buses
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå? Definition Electric buses = Fully electric buses.
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå? Why electric buses since 2010? Growing city with new Master Plan and more compact development. Exceed environmental quality standards. Noise problem Global responsibility. Clean electricity.
New Master Plan Electric buses as an urban development project 2012 Planpris (Planning Award)
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå? Phase 1-2010 2011 Collaboration with Hybricon, Opbrid and E-Traction. Conversion of old Volvo buses. 100 KW charging station. Electric wheel hub motors. Range extender (a small motor). Pantographs for quick charging. 10 minutes charge for 30 minutes operation.
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå - Summary phase 1 Technology was working vey well for electric buses in urban traffic. Short distances, regular timetables. Negative influence on efficiency Great values Goal: 3 minutes charge for 60 minutes operation. Go further with phase 2
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå? Phase 2-2011 2013 Collaboration with Hybricon, Swedavia One brand new fully electric bus Build for the nordic winter climate in Umeå 300 KW charging station. Range extender + electric wheel hub motors 6 minutes charge for 60 minutes operation.
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå? Summary phase 2 Same summary as phase 1 (puh!) Continue to 3 minutes charge for 60 minutes operation phase 3.
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå Phase 3 (2014-2016) 8 brand new fully electric buses. 3 articulated buses. One city route and all airlink services. Two 650 KW charging stations. 3 6 minutes charge for 60 minutes operation.
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå The future 24 fully electric articulated buses in 2019/2020. Additional three charging stations. 70% of Umeå s total bus services.
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå Do you really need a range extender?? Complications with charging stations. Complications with buses. Driver doesn t always have time to charge bus. Snow can be problematic.
Electric buses in Umeå Experiences Smaller problems with heating During the winter, almost as much energy required to heat the buss as to operate the bus. Some smaller problems with electrical operation. To educate all drivers - a big challenge. Some problems with snow clearance. Need for range extender (today).
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå Financially motivated on routes with frequent services or long breaks at terminating stops. Short charging times necessary to maintain efficiency. This type of electrical buses can be procured (Included in the last contract) Untested technology = minimise the risks for operator = make a clear distinction.
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå? Keep in mind Charging fully electric buses takes time? = impacts on efficiency = costs money. Analyse needs. Choose structure based on needs. Fully electric buses currently cost money = give every entrepreneur a chance = who will own them? Once the product becomes commercial, I think ownership of the vehicle should return to the operator. Standardised interface.
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå The future With electric buses, (maybe) it is not necessary for higher requirements on emissions. What should be the vehicles intended lifespan? 10 years? 15 years? How long will the future contracts become?
Experiences Electric buses in Umeå Electric buses are vital in order to raise the status of local transport provision. Important tool for brand and image.