Abstract:
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This thesis examines the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) fleets to electric
vehicle (EV) fleets. In particular, there is a focus on the economic effects from the point of view
of the fleet owner, as well as overall environmental effects.
This is accomplished through case studies involving different fleet-based business models and
analysing the resulting effects of a transition to EV fleets. Furthermore, comparisons will be
made between similar scenarios in two different European cities, namely Barcelona and
Stockholm. Additionally, aid and incentives to motivate a change from ICE and EV fleets are
explored in detail.
The results show annual savings of 4,279.94 EUR/year and 6,352.33 EUR/year for taxi drivers
in Barcelona and Stockholm respectively, and 6,405,121 EUR/year and 8,594,734 EUR/year
for public bus operators in Barcelona and Stockholm respectively.
Furthermore, the results show a reduction in local emissions of 12,727 kg CO2/year for taxi
drivers in Barcelona and Stockholm, and 22,835,163 kg CO2/year and 19,134,464 kg
CO2/year for public bus operators in Barcelona and Stockholm respectively.
Finally, savings for delivery service fleets are shown to range from 18.25 EUR for 4,000 km up
to 3,744.25 EUR for 50,000 km.
The thesis concludes by acknowledging the large positive environmental effects, while also
pointing out that despite the yearly economic savings, there is still a large financial burden
associated with a transition to EV fleets. Ways in which this financial burden can be reduced
include increasing the annual kilometres driven by vehicles in the fleet, and increasing the
difference in cost between electricity and fuel prices. |