Route network planning for e-mobility
Future-proof networks for sustainable transport
How routing and demand define success
Decisions with foresight
The electrification of bus operations provides the opportunity to fundamentally improve the route network. Together with transport planning partners, we analyse existing networks, study demand trends and align supply with real customer needs. Discrepancies between supply and demand become visible, passenger flows are analysed and rotations optimised. The aim is a network that is both economical and sustainable in the long term. Charging infrastructure is systematically integrated into route planning: layovers at termini serve as charging windows, delay buffers secure operational stability and in-motion charging is evaluated where high frequencies and parallel routes justify it. The result is an optimised network that aligns passenger benefit, operational efficiency and the technical framework of electrification.
Solutions that move you forward
Your Benefits
- Optimised route network based on real demand
- Integration of charging infrastructure into rotations
- Reduced dead mileage and increased efficiency
- More stable rotations despite charging windows and buffer times
- High utilisation through coordinated vehicle sizes
Our Contrubution
Demand analysis
Study of demand developments, passenger flows and capacity utilisation.
Route and rotation optimisation
Redesign of routes and rotations to improve efficiency and range.
Service definition
Definition of vehicle sizes and headways based on actual demand.
Operational infrastructure planning
Analysis of termini, charging windows and sections for different charging technologies
Variant comparison
Evaluation of different route network variants by efficiency, cost and customer benefit.
Our Offers
Fleet strategy and technology selection
Comparison of propulsion technologies and concepts to define a sustainable and cost-efficient fleet strategy
Direct comparison of charging systems
Evaluation of charging technologies regarding costs, energy demand, efficiency and future viability
Network planning for e-mobility
Optimization of routes and schedules considering demand, stability, and electrified operations
Sustainability and life cycle assessment
Ecological and economic evaluation via LCA, CO₂ balance and life cycle costs
Vehicle battery system design
Sizing of traction batteries based on energy needs, charging strategy, chemistry and aging models
Vehicle requirements system design
Definition of technical requirements incl. HVAC, driveline and interfaces to charging and operating systems
Intelligent charging algorithms for e-operations
Algorithms for load optimization, peak shaving and battery life extension
Target network planning for charging systems
Simulation and assessment of infrastructure options incl. locations, grid connection and energy balance