Best Practices
The Best Practice section on the CE4CE knowledge platform serves as a comprehensive resource for public transport stakeholders.This section showcases successful case studies and innovative solutions from various cities, providing practical examples and insights into effective circular economy practices. This collection of best practices is designed to inspire and guide public transport operators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in adopting and scaling circular economy solutions within their own contexts.
Use of used batteries to store energy for powering a fast-charger
Public Transport Electrification through Circular Economy Principles Public transport significantly contributes to reducing emissions; however, it remains resource- and waste-intensive. One solution to minimize its… Use of used batteries to store energy for powering a fast-charger
Tags: Energy.Extend., Energy.Transform.
Demonstration on how to prolong the lifespan of rolling stock – Renewal of a tram door system in Szeged
Szeged Transport Company (SZKT) is a key local public transport operator specializing in electric transport (tramway and trolleybus) in the city of Szeged, Hungary. SZKT… Demonstration on how to prolong the lifespan of rolling stock – Renewal of a tram door system in Szeged
Tags: Vehicles.Avoid., Vehicles.Extend.
Conversion of Diesel Buses into Trolleybuses
Gdynia, Poland, has a long-standing tradition of operating trolleybuses as part of its sustainable urban transport network. However, in the early 2000s, a significant portion… Conversion of Diesel Buses into Trolleybuses
Tags: Vehicles.Avoid., Vehicles.Extend., Vehicles.Transform.
Demonstration on how to prolong the lifespan of electric public transport infrastructure – Reutilizing heavily used trolleybus switches
Szeged Transport Company (SZKT) is a key local public transport operator specializing in electric transport (tramway and trolleybus) in the city of Szeged, Hungary. SZKT… Demonstration on how to prolong the lifespan of electric public transport infrastructure – Reutilizing heavily used trolleybus switches
Tags: Infrastructure.Avoid., Infrastructure.Extend.
An Electric Vehicle Charger Directly Connected to the Trolleygrid
Public transport infrastructure have the potential to cater to far more loads than only their own vehicles. One example of this is the feeding of… An Electric Vehicle Charger Directly Connected to the Trolleygrid
Tags: Enable, Energy.Transform., Infrastructure.Extend.
Arnhem Extends its Trolleygrid to Intercity Transport by Trolley2.0 Buses
Trolleybus line 352 is an express In Motion Charged (IMC) trolleybus service that runs between the Dutch cities of Arnhem and Wageningen. Arnhem has introduced… Arnhem Extends its Trolleygrid to Intercity Transport by Trolley2.0 Buses
Tags: Infrastructure.Avoid., Infrastructure.Extend.
Dutch Trams running on solar power transported directly to the overhead lines
Strukton created a unique connection between the eco solar park ‘t Oor in The Hague (NL) and the power grid of regional operator HTM. This… Dutch Trams running on solar power transported directly to the overhead lines
Tags: Energy. Avoid.
Study on Shared PV System Between Residential and Traction Grids
Previous works in the literature have proven that, at best, bout 40% of the energy generated by a solar PV system is used by the… Study on Shared PV System Between Residential and Traction Grids
Tags: Enable, Energy. Avoid., Infrastructure.Extend.
The role of sensors and predictive maintenance for digital optimization and improving the efficiency of public transport in Bergamo
The role of sensors and predictive maintenance for digital optimization and improving the efficiency of public transport in Bergamo Public transport systems are vital for… The role of sensors and predictive maintenance for digital optimization and improving the efficiency of public transport in Bergamo
Tags: Energy. Avoid., Energy.Extend., Infrastructure.Avoid., Infrastructure.Extend.
Description Amsterdam’s GVB Charging Buses from the Metro Third Rail
GVB, the public transport operator of Dutch capital of Amsterdam, has completed a study and moved into a piloting phase of a new charging infrastructure… Description Amsterdam’s GVB Charging Buses from the Metro Third Rail
Tags: Energy. Avoid., Infrastructure.Extend.
A simple method for sizing and estimating the performance of PV systems in trolleybus grids
Solar PV systems have recently become the option for the sustainable supply of urban electric transport networks such as trams and trolleybus grids. However, no… A simple method for sizing and estimating the performance of PV systems in trolleybus grids
Tags: Enable, Energy. Avoid., General knowledge
25kW DC/DC Charger Module for Connecting EV Chargers to Traction Grids
Based on years of experience PRE has developed a standard 30kW Modular Isolated Power Concept designed for multiple charging posts. What is important is that… 25kW DC/DC Charger Module for Connecting EV Chargers to Traction Grids
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Gdynia trolleybuses running on electricity generated from a solar power plant and fed directly to the overhead wired infrastructure
In 2017 the trolleybus transport operator PKT from the city of Gdynia, north of Poland on the Baltic Sea Coast, made plans and applied for… Gdynia trolleybuses running on electricity generated from a solar power plant and fed directly to the overhead wired infrastructure
Tags: Energy. Avoid., Infrastructure.Extend.
Predictive maintenance for infrastructure digital optimization in Leipzig
Within CE4CE project Leipzig Transport Company (LVB), together with Kruch Railway Innovations and ATB MOBILITY S.P.A (ATB), a public transport provider from Bergamo, Italy, are… Predictive maintenance for infrastructure digital optimization in Leipzig
Tags: Infrastructure.Avoid., Infrastructure.Extend.
A Digital Twin – a circular economy business tool for Public Transport planners and operators
Public transport as such in general significantly helps to lower emissions yet it is still resource- and waste-intensive in itself. One solution to reduce its… A Digital Twin – a circular economy business tool for Public Transport planners and operators
Tags: Infrastructure.Extend.
