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

By Thomas Maltese

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 … Continued

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

By Thomas Maltese

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 … Continued

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

By Thomas Maltese

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 … Continued