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E-BUS RADAR

Electric buses
in Latin America

E-BUS RADAR

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Operational analysis of battery electric buses in São Paulo

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This report analyzes the performance of two electric buses in the pilot project fleet, monitored throughout 2021, considering operating data and energy consumption. The analyses presented seek to characterize the performance of buses over time under different operating conditions, but do not establish cause-and-effect relationships between the variables, nor do they quantify the impact of […]

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Finance strategies for e-bus deployment in São Paulo

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This case study outlines how the investment will be channeled into on-the-ground projects and suitable business models for scaling up ZE bus adoption and participation from investors in São Paulo. More broadly, the study aims to provide investors, policymakers, manufacturers, or ZE bus operators with an understanding of the financial mechanisms available for widespread ZE […]

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Leading a clean urban recovery with electric buses: Innovative business models show promise in Latin America

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As governments around the world face a dramatic loss of revenues as a result of the lockdowns imposed to curb the progression of COVID-19, public transit services around the world are in real danger. The high upfront cost of electric buses means that these projects risk being particularly impacted by reduced municipal budgets. However, their […]

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Medellín – Business Roundtable – Summary: Technology and financing options to deploy zero-emission fleets in the public transport bus system (TPC) in Medellín

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This business roundtable was held with local authorities, public transportation operators, bus manufacturers, and financial entities to discuss technology and financing options to deploy zero-emission fleets in Medellín and the Metropolitan Area of Valle de Aburra (AMVA). The event was designed to connect different actors with the goal of promoting business deals to modernize the […]

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Financing e-buses in São Paulo: the partial subvention model

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Este documento resume os principais aspectos financeiros, legais, contratuais e operacionais que possibilitaram o desenvolvimento e implementação do modelo de subvenção parcial aplicado ao financiamento de ônibus elétricos (e-bus) em São Paulo. […]

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