Pathways to decarbonising the transport sector: The impacts of electrifying taxi fleets

The impacts of climate change have prompted governments to pledge introduce policies aiming limit the increasing temperature. One strategies involves reducing and, eventually, eliminating internal combustion engines in favour electric vehicles. This strategy has been implemented by many transportation services, and FREE NOW pledged be carbon neutral 2030. study analyses taxi fleet composition Dublin 2021 investigates reduction emissions from fully electrifying fleet. analysis uses an tool model a combination scenarios, consisting different vehicle powertrain fuel type configurations. An emission factor is applied EVs calculate produced electricity used power results show 77% decrease dioxide Multi-criteria assess strengths weaknesses each scenario developed. S-5 scenario, only, scored highest for criteria. was identified as best option fleet, followed closely S-4 involving upgrade all plug-in hybrid EVs. seems good alternative when EV too expensive or access charging infrastructure not provided. currently available will accommodate all-EV taxis target