Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Potential through Transition from Gasoline-Powered to Electric Motorcycles by using SUMO: Preliminary Case Study of Sathorn Area in Bangkok

Deborah Oyetolani Akindoye, Ei Ei Mon, Chaodit Aswakul

Abstract


This research investigates the potential environmental impact of transitioning from gasoline-powered motorcycles to electric motorcycles in terms of greenhouse gas emissions in road transport. The handbook emission factors for road transport have been deployed in the simulation of urban mobility traffic simulator to perform a thorough analysis of the Sathorn road network area in Bangkok, Thailand, as a case study of a highly congested urban scenario. The objective of this research is to increase sustainability and provide clean energy solutions in the transport sector through the adoption of electric motorcycles. A mix of gasoline-powered motorcycles and cars has been set up in the simulation to emulate real-life traffic situations, serving as the baseline scenario. Afterwards, all gasoline-powered motorcycles have been replaced with electric motorcycles to serve as the post-transition scenario. We have analyzed the simulation results from both scenarios to quantify the impact of electric motorcycle usage on emissions and to understand how the adoption of electric motorcycles can significantly advance clean energy and foster a sustainable transport system. Emission outputs from the baseline Sathorn morning rush hour scenario have been measured and compared with the outputs from the post-transition scenario. The simulation result suggests that carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides can be reduced by 25.5%, 11.8%, 54%, 61.4%, and 40.3%, respectively. Hence, this preliminary finding shows that electric motorcycles play a significant role in reducing emissions and advancing clean energy to foster a sustainable transport system.

Keywords


Clean energy; Greenhouse gases; Handbook emission factor for road transport; Motorcycles; Simulation of urban mobility

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