Publications
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The Technology Development Plan as a tool for the transition to electric buses in the city of Bogotá D.C.
This case study is part of a three-part series that analyzes Bogotá’s strategy as a Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) E-Bus Mission mentor city, based on an examination of the following aspects of electricbuses: technological progress (including details of pilot tests, cycles, and routes); business models (considering innovations that have been widely implemented for managing [...]
2023Case Study
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Charging infrastructure for zero-emission buses — Strategies of Bogotá, Colombia
This case study is part of a trilogy of analyses on the strategy of Bogotá as a TUMI mentor city, based on exploring the subject of electric buses in the following topics: technological advancement (with details of pilot tests, cycles and routes); business models (with the presentation of the general innovations implemented for the governance [...]
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Analysis of Electric Bus Performance Monitoring in Mexico City
This report analyzes the performance and energy consumption of an electric articulated bus over a 10-month period in Mexico City. Making use of telematics equipment, the daily operation of the bus was monitored to evaluate the operational performance of the vehicle. [...]
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2023Report
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Finance strategies for e-bus deployment in São Paulo
This case study outlines how the investment will be channelled 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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Energy consumption of articulated electric buses for different load levels in the BRT of Mexico City
This publication will provide experience and lessons, both operational, technical and financial, to replicate this scheme, or a similar one, in other Metrobús lines, as well as in other transport corridors in Mexico City. This creates the potential to generate great environmental benefits for the population, both locally and globally. According to the operating rules [...]
2022Case Study
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Health benefits from the electrification of buses in São Paulo (2021-2032)
Case study to estimate the reduction in emissions and the number of premature deaths avoided by replacing current buses, between 2022 and 2032, the last year with diesel vehicles still in the fleet. [...]
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Benefits of the exclusive entry of zero-emission buses into the São Paulo fleet
This document presents the context and benefits of the prohibition on the inclusion of new diesel vehicles in the urban bus fleet of the city of São Paulo, starting October 17, 2022. The following analysis suggests that the exclusive introduction of zero-emission vehicles is essential to achieve the goals of 2,600 electric buses by 2024 [...]
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Leading a clean urban recovery with electric buses: Innovative business models show promise in Latin America
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 [...]
2020Report
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Electric bus pilots in the public transportation system of the city of Medellín
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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Simulation of the operation of an 18-meter electric bus on routes in Santiago, Chile
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. [...]
2024ReportLatin AmericaSantiago
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Zero-Emission Buses Market in Latin America
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the state of investments and financing trends for zero-emission buses (e-buses) in Latin America from 2017 to 2025, focusing on Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. It reveals a significant acceleration in the market, with cumulative investments reaching USD 4.4 billion, far exceeding initial commitments and financing over 5,500 [...]
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Generación de información técnica y financiera a partir del desarrollo de pruebas piloto de buses eléctricos en ciudades intermedias de Colombia
This report presents the results of pilot tests conducted with electric buses in intermediate cities in Colombia—Montería, Sincelejo, Ibagué, and Armenia—as well as in Medellín, under the ZEBRA initiative. The collected data demonstrate the technical and financial viability of zero-emission technology, with energy consumption ranging from 0.42 to 0.64 kWh/km and sufficient range for urban [...]
2025Report
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ZEBRA pact with manufacturers and investors
Key takeaways from virtual event discussions December 2020 [...]
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2020SummaryLatin AmericaMarketZEBRA
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Memo: ZEBRA Investors Working Group – Barriers Identified
This document aims to lay out some of the key barriers that have been highlighted by investors and shouldnot be interpreted as prescriptive. [...]
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2021Memofinance
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Rio de Janeiro: New Governance and Procurement Models in COVID times
Rio de Janeiro City Hall’s presentation on the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 in the conventional system and BRT and its opportunities for eletrification. [...]
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The Importance of e-bus monitoring for Latin America
ICCT presentation on the importance of using telematics to monitor the performance of e-buses. [...]
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Accelerating a market transition in Latin America: New business models for electric bus deployment
This report maps and evaluates the diverse municipal bus ownership and operational models currently in use in cities across Latin America. Based on the findings, the report proposes a set of commercial models which can support the deployment of electric buses in the region, which have been tested for viability in Medellín and Mexico City. [...]
2020Reportbusiness modelsLatin America
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Investing in electric bus deployment in Latin America: Overview of opportunity and market readiness
This report aims to assist the ZEBRA Partnership with its goal of accelerating the transition to zero-emission buses across Latin American cities by highlighting the business case for electric buses, the current state of the market, and its potential for growth. There are investment synopses for Bogotá, Santiago, Mexico City, São Paulo and Medellín. [...]
2020ReportAmérica Latinafinance
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Case Study: Masivo de Occidente’s e-bus fleet in Medellín
This case study focuses on Masivo de Occidente (MDO), first private bus operator to own and operate e-buses in Medellín. [...]
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2021Case StudyColombiaMedellín
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Case Study: Metbus pioneering e-bus deployments in Santiago
This case study focuses on the pioneering large-scale e-bus deployments in Santiago, Chile, led by Metbus, a private bus operator, in partnership with Enel X and BYD. [...]
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2020Case Studye-busespilotSantiago
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From pilots to scale: Lessons from electric bus deployments in Santiago de Chile
This case study aims to analize how Santiago becomes a global leader in the adoption of electric public transport, the lessons learned and what is the future of public transport in Chile. [...]
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Case study METROBÚS: fleet of 10 articulated electric buses in mexico city
This case study focuses on the analysis of the accelerated deployment strategy for fleets in two corridors (Lines 3 and 4) in Mexico City’s BRT system, Metrobús. [...]
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2022Case StudyBRTcase studyMexicoMexico City
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Case Study Transwolff: Pilot Project of 18 Electric Buses in São Paulo
This case study presents the main features of the electric buses pilot project operated by Transwollf in the city of São Paulo. [...]
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Characteristics of fires in electric vehicles
This memo aims to provide information on fire incidents identified in electric buses and their possible causes. [...]
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Investment Guide for Zero-Emission Buses in Brazil
This guide aims to attract new investments for implementing Zero Emission (ZE)buses in Brazil, focusing on battery-powered models.Therefore, the term “ZE-bus” will refer to this specific type of bus. [...]
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2023ReportBrazilfinance
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Debt financing for zero emission buses in Latin America
This analysis aims to understand how cities can work with banks in LATAM to improve their ability to finance ZE buses. [...]
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2023ReportfinanceLatin America
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ZEBRA Newsletter – September, 2019
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership on September 2019 [...]
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ZEBRA Newsletter – October, 2019
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership on October 2019 [...]
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ZEBRA Newsletter – November, 2019
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership on November 2019 [...]
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ZEBRA Newsletter – December, 2019
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership on December 2019 [...]
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ZEBRA Newsletter – January-February, 2020
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from January to February 2020 [...]
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2020NewsletterLatin AmericaZEBRA
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ZEBRA Newsletter – March, 2020
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership on March 2020 [...]
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2020NewsletterLatin AmericaZEBRA
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ZEBRA Newsletter – April-May, 2020
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from April to May 2020 [...]
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2020NewsletterLatin AmericaZEBRA
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ZEBRA Newsletter – June-July, 2020
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from June to July 2020 [...]
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2020NewsletterLatin AmericaZEBRA
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ZEBRA Newsletter – Aug-Sep, 2020
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from August to September 2020 [...]
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2020NewsletterLatin AmericaZEBRA
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ZEBRA Newsletter – Oct-Nov, 2020
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from October to November 2020 [...]
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2020NewsletterLatin AmericaZEBRA
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ZEBRA Newsletter – Dec 2020–Jan 2021
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from December to January 2021 [...]
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2021NewsletterLatin AmericaZEBRA
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ZEBRA Newsletter – Feb-Mar, 2021
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from February to March 2021 [...]
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ZEBRA Newsletter – June-July, 2021
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from June to July 2021 [...]
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ZEBRA Newsletter – Aug-Sep, 2021
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from August to September 2021 [...]
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2021NewsletterLatin AmericaZEBRA
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ZEBRA Newsletter – COP26 edition
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership during COP26 [...]
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2021NewsletterLatin AmericaZEBRA
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ZEBRA Newsletter post-COP26 edition
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership post-COP26 [...]
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ZEBRA Newsletter – Jan-Mar, 2022
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from January to March 2022 [...]
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2022NewsletterLatin AmericaZEBRA
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ZEBRA Newsletter – April – July 2022
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from April to July 2022 [...]
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ZEBRA Newsletter – Aug – Nov 2022
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from August to November 2022 [...]
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ZEBRA Newsletter – Dec – Mar 2023
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from December to March 2023 [...]
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2023NewsletterLatin AmericaZEBRA
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ZEBRA Newsletter April – June 2023
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from April to June 2023 [...]
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ZEBRA Newsletter July – Sept 2023
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from July to September 2023 [...]
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Newsletter ZEBRA Oct-Dec 2023
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from October to November 2023 [...]
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ZEBRA Newsletter Jan – Mar 2024
Newsletter with updated information on the ZEBRA partnership from January to March 2024 [...]
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Accelerating a market transition in South Africa: Insights into the bus industry and emerging electric bus models
Focusing on Durban, Cape Town, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg and Tshwane, this explains the current bus and electric bus (e-bus) landscape in South Africa, e-bus market potential, and models to accelerate e-bus deployment. More specifically, it presents the results of research examining bus ownership and service provision models, key stakeholders in both public and private sectors, the [...]
2024Reporte-busesMarketSouth Africa
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Pipeline of Electric Bus Projects in Latin America: An overview of 32 cities
To understand how electric bus projects are developing in the Latin American region and the plans that cities have for the electrification of public transportation fleets. This will provide a better overview to investors and financiers and help bridge the link between the needs of the cities with available financing supply. [...]
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2023Reporte-busesfinanceLatin America
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