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Assessment of the Impact of the Implementation of Electric Buses On the Amount of Emitted Harmful Emissions in the City of Sofia

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  • Iliya Gatovski

    (University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria)

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The transport sector plays a key role in the development of modern cities, but at the same time it is one of the main sources of air pollution. In cities like Sofia, where air pollution is a serious problem, the modernization of public transport is imperative. This article analyzes the impact of the implementation of electric buses on the amount of emitted harmful emissions in Sofia, considering both the current data until 2024 and the forecasts for the next 3 – 7 years. A comparative analysis of data on harmful emissions before and after the introduction of electric buses is used to assess the impact. The data used are based on operating indicators from “Stolichne Autotrans†SHC and other sources such as “Center for Urban Mobility†EAD and the Metropolitan Municipality. The amounts of emissions of fine dust particles (PM10), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (CxHx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) were analyzed. A forecast scenario until 2030 is also made, based on current trends and planned initiatives.

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  • Iliya Gatovski, 2024. "Assessment of the Impact of the Implementation of Electric Buses On the Amount of Emitted Harmful Emissions in the City of Sofia," Nauchni trudove, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, issue 3, pages 153-166, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:nwe:natrud:y:2024:i:3:p:153-166
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    Keywords

    public transport; electric buses; harmful emission;
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    JEL classification:

    • R40 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - General
    • R41 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Transportation Economics - - - Transportation: Demand, Supply, and Congestion; Travel Time; Safety and Accidents; Transportation Noise

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