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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

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

Investing in electric bus deployment in Latin America: Overview of opportunity and market readiness

By Thomas Maltese

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. Temporary … Continued