This report provides a comprehensive analysis of available financial mechanisms for zero-emission buses (ZEB) and freight (ZEF) in Latin America, focusing on Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, and Mexico. It highlights the dominance of debt financing, the critical role of development banks (MDBs and NDBs), and the limited options for small operators and individuals. Key findings [...]
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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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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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This memo aims to provide information on fire incidents identified in electric buses and their possible causes. [...]
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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 [...]
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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