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Simulation of the operation of an 18-meter electric bus on routes in Santiago, Chile

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This report presents a simulation of the operation of an 18-meter electric bus in Santiago, Chile, with the objective of analyzing the viability of this vehicle type in the Red Metropolitana de Movilidad (Red), the municipal public transportation system. In 2019, the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Chile began the process of decarbonizing public […]

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Electric bus pilots in the public transportation system of the city of Medellín

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This report presents the conclusions obtained from the zero-emission bus pilots carried out for the companies Flota Nueva Villa and Expreso Campo Valdés, as well as the lessons learned in similar new vehicular technology testing processes in the city of Medellín and the other municipalities that make up the Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley. […]

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Quantifying avoided greenhouse gas emissions by E-Buses in Latin America: a simplified life-cycle assessment methodology

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The E-Bus Radar platform (www.ebusradar.org) monitors the implementation of battery electric buses (BEBs) and trolleybuses in the public transport systems of Latin American cities, and their associated reductions in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional models. The platform was created and is maintained by the Zero Emission Bus Rapid-deployment Accelerator (ZEBRA) partnership, co-led by the […]

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Simulation for the preliminary sizing of fleet and energy demand of the electric bus system in Greater Valparaíso, Chile

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This study presents a technical-operational simulation to support the transition to electric buses in Greater Valparaíso, considering two transport lines (A and B) and two energy consumption scenarios (optimistic at 0.83 kWh/km and conservative at 1.05 kWh/km). In the higher consumption scenario, a failure to meet the minimum battery level (25% state of charge) was […]

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Characteristics of electric bus supply in Brazil

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The battery electric bus fleet in Brazil has been gaining ground, with a greater presence in cities such as São Paulo, Belém, and Goiânia. To consolidate and compare the technical specifications of the models available in the domestic market, ICCT Brazil, within the framework of the ZEBRA partnership, co-led by C40 Cities, developed this analysis […]

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Generation of technical and financial information from the development of electric bus pilot tests in intermediate cities of Colombia

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This study confirms the technical, financial, and operational viability of electric buses in intermediate cities such as Montería, Sincelejo, Ibagué, and Armenia, as well as in Medellín. The results show that electric buses offer sufficient range for daily operations, reduce operating costs between 32% and 62% compared to diesel, and are up to 10% more […]

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Electrifying India’s buses: Insights from public deployment and case study of private intercity operators

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In India, buses operated by private operators remain the country’s biggest missed opportunity for achieving net-zero climate goals. While buses make up just 1% of India’s vehicle fleet, they generate 15% of road transport emissions. Government schemes, procurement models, and demand aggregation have accelerated intra-city bus electrification. The intercity bus segment, where private players are […]

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Unlocking finance challenges for improved deployment and operations of e-buses in India

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While urban electrification is progressing across India, intercity e-buses remain under supported and face unique financial and infrastructural bottlenecks that require targeted interventions. This study, part of the Zero Emission Bus Rapid-deployment Accelerator (ZEBRA) Partnership, identifies critical pathways to accelerate the deployment of intercity electric buses across India. Temporary here […]

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Charging infrastructure for battery electric bus operations: evidence from the city of São Paulo

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The implementation of battery electric buses in an urban public transportation system implies a systemic change that goes beyond technological substitution. Aspects such as vehicle range, charging duration, and available electrical capacity in garages become central and must be considered in fleet transition planning.To address one of the main questions of this process, this study […]

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