Impulso à adoção de ônibus elétricos no Brasil

Abstract

The decarbonization of public transport constitutes the main driver for the adoption of battery electric buses (BEB). However, the challenges involved in implementing this agenda highlight the crucial role played by the government. This mainly stems from their significantly higher acquisition prices, although BEB operations show lower operating costs than diesel buses. Initially, the initiatives were only carried out by municipal governments. Recently, we have seen the involvement of the federal government by providing credit for projects. However, given its slow progress, a third phase is needed to overcome the barriers of planning, acquisition cost, funding, and business models. Our proposal is based on experiences such as that of the Caminho da Escola school bus acquisition program and the international experiences of BEB in Santiago, Bogotá, Shenzhen, London, and Delhi. It aims to provide an initial push that can develop supply based on a considerable and stable scale of acquisitions, with good projects, adequate prices, and reliable financing. The transition to BEB offers a unique opportunity for innovation and development. With coordinated efforts from governments and companies, it is possible to implement a structural program with a national scope.