Environmental Impact Reduction of a Trolleybus System in the City of São Paulo, Brazil

Author:

Rodrigues Gabriel Santos1ORCID,Reis João Gilberto Mendes dos1ORCID,Orynycz Olga2ORCID,Tucki Karol3ORCID,Matijošius Jonas4ORCID,Machado Sivanilza Teixeira5ORCID

Affiliation:

1. RESUP-Research Group, Postgraduate Program in Production Engineering, Universidade Paulista-UNIP, R. Dr. Bacelar, 1212-4fl, São Paulo 04026-002, Brazil

2. Department of Production Management, Faculty of Engineering Management, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska Street 45A, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland

3. Department of Production Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska Street 164, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland

4. Mechanic Science Institute, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Plytinės Str. 25, LT-10105 Vilnius, Lithuania

5. NAPOLE Research Group, Federal Institute of São Paulo, Av. Mogi das Cruzes 1501, Suzano 08673-010, Brazil

Abstract

Several cities worldwide are studying the replacement of their trolleybus systems with diesel buses or battery electric buses, due to their flexibility and lower operational costs. Diesel buses are considered a major cause of gas emissions in cities, while battery electric buses employ cutting-edge technology, but there is still discussion around the topic due to their technology costs, autonomy, and the sustainability of battery packs. In this study, we evaluated the trolleybus system’s potential for reducing emissions, noise pollution, and greenhouse gases (GHGs) when compared to diesel buses. Furthermore, we compared the trolleybus system with battery electric buses in terms of cost and environmental benefits. To do so, a case study was conducted in São Paulo, Brazil, the largest city in Latin America, which operates the second-highest trolleybus system on the American continent. Our results show that the trolleybus system is a feasible alternative to diesel buses when considering environmental aspects. It can be seen as a complementary service for urban transport systems in the city’s transition to clean energy. Finally, the study implications indicate the need for further investigation of the benefits of in-motion-charge technology to generate flexibility in trolleybus systems, and the involvement of stakeholders in the transition matrix energy process in urban bus systems beyond the direct costs.

Funder

Faculty of Engineering Management (WIZ) of Bialystok University of Technology

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior—Brasil

Publisher

MDPI AG

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