2015-04-07 Item 2 - Attachment 1 - Pre feasibility Study of Electric Bus Routes

experience and perceptions of the bus passengers, along with the outlook towards the
introduction of new technologies into public transport applications.

Supporting the development of renewable energy
In line with the government’s plan to encourage sustainable practices including green energy
solutions by investing and adopting sustainable and renewable solutions

Increased economic development and tourism visitation in Noosa
Enhance Noosa as a tourism destination with a strong environmental focus which may
increase visitation and economic activity in the Noosa Shire area

7.5      Risk assessment
A risk assessment was undertaken as part of the SOC. Risks were first identified and then
ranked in a risk matrix (Table 16) to qualitatively assess the relative likelihood and
consequences of risk eventuating during the trial of an electric bus at Noosa on Route 627.

7.5.1      Risk identification

Identified risks include:
   New technology - The introduction of an electric bus brings higher degrees of technical
   and financial uncertainty due to higher up front capital costs combined with the
   implementation of new technologies
   Uncertainty surrounding battery life and the performance
   Uncertainty surrounding “real-world” performance outcomes during the trial given location
   specific variations in ambient temperatures, braking intensity, and accommodation of air-
   conditioning load
   Uncertainty surrounding the GHG performance of electric vehicles when powered using
   electricity generated by non-renewable energy sources
   Any loss of passenger carrying capacity given final configuration of the chosen bus option
   and capacity to accommodate unexpected fluctuations in route demand
   Untested design life - none of the electric buses have been in operation for 15 years so
   the life of the bus is untested




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