Well-to-wheel analysis of the emissions from the electric buses used in Poland and Czechia

Road transport is one of the major sources of pollution. To solve this problem, alternative fuels with a lower environmental impact are sought. Therefore, it is important to determine the impact of the life cycle of transport fuels in order to assess, which of them are more environment-friendly by...

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Main Authors: Piotr Folęga, Simona Jursová, Dorota Burchart, Pavlína Pustejovská
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 2025-08-01
Series:Transport
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Online Access:https://journals.vilniustech.lt/index.php/Transport/article/view/22887
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Summary:Road transport is one of the major sources of pollution. To solve this problem, alternative fuels with a lower environmental impact are sought. Therefore, it is important to determine the impact of the life cycle of transport fuels in order to assess, which of them are more environment-friendly by taking into account the emissions generated during fuel production and vehicle operation. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular. This article discusses a life cycle approach to the assessment of transport fuels intended for electric buses. It presents a comparative Well-To-Wheel (WTW) analysis of the emissions from the buses used in Poland and Czechia by analysing their life cycle, with particular consideration of the production of the electricity required to charge electric batteries. Furthermore, a comparative analysis of an electric bus and a conventional diesel bus has been performed. The results of the analysis are expressed as Greenhouse Gas (CHG) emission ratios across the life cycle of the buses operated in Poland and Czechia.
ISSN:1648-4142
1648-3480