Electric buses have been a common sight on the roads of cities across the world for a few years now. However, with road transport alone accounting for 10% of global CO₂ emissions, and road transport emissions rising faster than those of any other sector (according to the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 conference) there is an urgent need to increase the pace of transitioning to better options including electric buses.
Electric buses are significantly more energy-efficient and sustainable than conventional diesel-powered vehicles. The use of electricity for power instead of diesel means they are much more efficient and productive when operating up to 18 hours/day by sourcing energy from a combination of overhead wires (catenaries) and/or battery power.
It is clear that emission-free public transportation improves local air quality and reduces noise pollution. Transitioning to an electric vehicle fleet requires smart technologies that are quickly deployable and have lower operational costs than traditional bus systems.