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   the batteries will vary based on the equipment and can be done inductively through a fast
   45 minute charger or through a simpler slow plug-in charger. Estimated average
   electricity consumption per kilometre is 1.5kWh/km

Infrastructure needs
  Power supply is standard for quick charge units. Specifications will depend on the specific
  unit chosen

Cost
  Vehicle cost is $680,000 per unit. Wireless charging infrastructure cost is approximately
  $300,000 per unit. However, this technology is not essential and as charging can occur
  via the traditional “plug in” method and would cost in the order of $8,000. This can be
  connected to a standard 15A power point

Benefits
  No emissions, low noise (common to all electric buses). OLEV also has the advantage of
  scale and expertise in the manufacturing of buses with a strong and reputable
  international brand

Disbenefits

  Fast charge of 45 minutes is too long for en-route without needing to inject a new bus into
  the cycle to maintain a 30 minutes headway
  Imbedded recharging technology not good for a short term trial

Emerging innovations

  Similar to other companies, OLEV is involved in the latest innovations in the world of
  electric buses; specifically the road embedded wireless charging infrastructure and other
  solutions in order to ensure they are aligned with the latest cutting edge innovation in this
  space this includes both inductive and conductive

Countries deployed

  South Korea,( Seoul City, Gumi City and Daejeon City)

4.4    Case studies of selected electric bus operators and transit
       agencies
In addition, telephone interviews were conducted with transit agencies and bus operators to
understand actual implementation issues, potential risks and lesson learnt, which could
inform the electric bus for Noosa. The case studies included:
  Tel Aviv, ‘Dan’ bus operator, BYD pilot
  Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority – Optare e-bus pilot

  Schipol airport pilot program – BYD K-9
  Adelaide City Council -Tindo E bus
  Brisbane City Council

The findings of this assessment are presented below.




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