This document discusses the potential benefits of electric buses and vehicles in York, United Kingdom. It notes that electric buses and vehicles could help reduce local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel vehicles, while providing cheaper fuel and a more reliable engine. The document also highlights plans to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in York and the goal of establishing a sustainable transport hub. It concludes by inviting any questions and providing contact information for further discussion.

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4.  Diesel fuel
 High frequency
 Heavy vehicle
 Stop/start duty
cycle
 Urban environment
The problem...?

5. Electric buses ?
• Zero local air pollution
• 60% Reduced GHG
• Super cheap fuel
• More responsive to drive
• More reliable engine
• Secure energy supply
• Quieter, no odour
• Renewable energy ready

9. York 1915

10. York
Bus
routes

11. York
Bus
routes
80%+ of
bus
traffic
can run
zero
emission

14. Low emission taxis York

15. Taxis – 77% diesel
573 Private hire cabs
177 Hackney carriages

17. How far can you go on 1 kWh?
Source: Office of Low Emission Vehicles Sept 2013

21. EV charging points

22. Rapid charging... coming soon

25. Sustainable Transport Hub

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Next steps and expected results...?

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Dieselisation
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CarsDIESEL
CarsPETROL
CarsNEW FUEL

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derek.mccreadie@york.gov.uk