Operational Integration of Electric Bus Fleets, Charging Process Analysis, and Field Test Results

This paper deals with the operational integration of electric buses and charging infrastructure conducted in field tests. Relevant actors and entities for managing the charging processes are introduced and the main interactions described. Further, an overview of available charging infrastructures and acquisition equipment used in field sites is detailed. These findings reveal as input for a simulation framework allowing to analyze diversified charging processes. Finally, measured real-time data from uncontrolled and controlled charging processes of realworld bus operations is analyzed. The results of the simulation and real-world application state significant implications to be addressed in the operational planing of charging processes and for enhanced power system operations.