• Pankti Patel
• Debasis Sarkar

With the increasing awareness of greenhouse gas emissions, transportation with alternative fuel, especially vehicle electrification has attracted attention from more and more researchers, planners and practitioners. However, the feasibility of using electric vehicles for public transit is hard to assess as electric buses vary significantly in terms of costs and performance. A comprehensive assessment framework is needed to evaluate feasibility of electric bus. The study establishes such an evaluation framework and selects assessment criteria based on comprehensive literature review and data from multiple sources including research reports, manufacture consultation, and surveys. A profound list of bus performance measurements are quantified to reflect the latest transportation technological advancements and emerging concerns on emissions, noise and energy consumption. The study finds that electric buses’ indirect impact on environment (through power generation) and their high costs should also be considered.

electric buses; alternative fuels; emissions; energy consumption; sustainable.

"Development of sustainable transportation model in Indian scenario: A review of literature", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.351-352, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907V54.pdf

"Development of sustainable transportation model in Indian scenario: A review of literature", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp351-352, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907V54.pdf