Visioning and Practicing Electrification of Public Transport in Europe: Methodology and Results from the ELIPTIC Experience

Abstract

ELIPTIC (2015-2018) is a project funded by the European Commission within the Horizon 2020 framework, to
develop 20 new concepts to optimise existing electric public transport infrastructure and rolling stock. ELIPTIC
deploys such new concepts on 21 use cases in 11 cities across Europe. The goal is to demonstrate that the further
take-up of electric vehicles can be done in a cost-efficient way, with tangible effects on the urban environment.
The ELIPTIC outcomes are independently assessed according to a methodology specifically designed. ELIPTIC
also relies on a User Forum involving public transport practitioners who assist in the development of the project,
providing feedback. The paper therefore describes the ELIPTIC concepts under test and the adopted assessment
methodology, along with the outcomes thus far achieved, with the goal to provide advanced scientific knowledge
for further applications beyond ELIPTIC.