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Guide for the co-financing of electric buses under article 172 of the national development plan

By Thomas Maltese

This guide, developed by the ZEBRA Alliance in collaboration with the National Government of Colombia, details the technical, financial, legal, institutional, social, and sustainability requirements that local territorial entities must meet to access co-financing for public transport systems with electric bus fleets, under Article 172 of the National Development Plan 2022-2026 and Resolution 20243040018695. The document … Continued

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