The eko2 line in belgrade as a contribution to the development of e-mobility in the city

Abstract

Buses powered by conventional fuel (diesel, CNG) are still the most common drive system in most cities of the world, including in Belgrade. The share of zero-emission buses, which primarily include electric-powered buses (E-bus), including the application of fuel cell and hydrogen technology, has a distinct upward trend in almost all developed cities of the EU and the world. Replacing conventional buses with zero-emission buses significantly contributes to the E-mobility strategy, which aims to decarbonize and reduce harmful gas emissions in cities originating from public transport vehicles. Electric buses have significantly higher energy efficiency compared to conventional buses, which is another reason for their use. The paper will present the environmental and energy effects of the use of electric buses in Belgrade on the EKO 2 line, which has been in operation since 2022, with an overview of the applied technology of E-bus, storing electricity, and charging infrastructure. At the end of the paper, a plan for the development of E-mobility of public transport in Belgrade is presented, which implies the introduction of a larger number of electric buses in the public transport system.