Examples of Successful Implemented E-Bus Fleets Around the World

In recent years, a remarkable shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions has been sweeping across the globe. One prominent example of this transformative trend is the widespread integration of E-Buses. These electrically powered buses are now making their presence felt in urban centers and transportation networks worldwide, heralding a promising future for cleaner, greener, and more efficient public transit systems.

E-Buses are being integrated all over the world

Click to expand. Countries where E-Buses are being developed. PEM Motion (2023)

Next, we will show you different examples of this implementations.

Netherlands

The Dutch E-Bus market is quite advanced and a leading example for Europe, as 10% of their bus fleets are already electrified, and the government has prioritized the electrification of future bus fleets.

• Amsterdam’s municipal public transport operator has already stated that their goal is to have almost all buses fully electric by 2023.
• The future for the Netherlands looks promising as leaders of the ‘Public Transport Authority’ stated that from 2025 on, buses bought for public transport can only be emission-free.

E-Bus in a pantograph charging station in Amsterdam. Unsplash (2022)

United Kingdom

London is currently the leader in implementing E-Buses in the UK, and the goal is that by 2037 all buses in London (around 8,000) will be zero-emission buses.

• The government also aims to fund 4,000 zero-emission buses with the help of the ‘Zero Emissions Bus Regional aArea’ (Zebra) scheme. This means the nation is on track to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
• It is expected that by electrifying bus fleets and meeting net zero targets, more than 57,000 tones of carbon dioxide will be removed from the country’s air annually.

Double decker in London. Walker, J. (2019)

India

The Indian Government is determined to increase cleaner public transport and substantially invest in mobility infrastructure.

• About 3,000 thousand E-Buses have been registered in India so far.
• Annual E-Bus sales are expected to reach up to 30% by 2030 within the nation.
• So far, E-Buses have left a positive impression on locals, and transit authorities have reported that E-Buses are more comfortable for bus drivers and are safer compared to ICE buses due to automatic steering locks for parked buses, for example. The map below, shows the density of buses in India in 2021.

Click to expand. Density of buses in India in 2021. PEM Motion (2023)

Canada

Canada is also prioritizing implementing E-Bus fleets. It has already successfully done so in various cities, such as Toronto, where 270 new hybrid E-Buses were included in its urban bus fleet.

• The government is also addressing the benefits that E-Buses will bring into cities and how these benefits can help the nation recover from the impacts of COVID-19, from creating new jobs to decreasing city pollution.
• The government has also committed to funding 2.75 billion dollars over five years to procure 5,000 E-Buses by 2025.

E-Bus in Canada. Government of Canada (2021)

China

China has one of the biggest EV markets, including E-Buses, as the government has stated its ambition to promote green and low-carbon transport.

• By the end of 2020, there were around 378,700 E-Buses around China.
• Several cities such as Shenzhen, Tianjin, and Zhengzhou have 100% electrified their bus fleet.
• China has ambitious goals and aims to have 72% of its public buses to be electric by 2025.

E-Buss fleet in China. Herger et al. (2019)

Conclusion

The global integration of E-Buses represents a significant step forward in the pursuit of environmentally friendly and efficient public transportation. As cities continue to embrace E-Buses, we can anticipate reduced emissions, quieter streets, and improved urban air quality. The transition to E-Buses not only benefits the environment but also enhances the quality of life for urban residents, making it a promising and sustainable solution for the future of public transit.