Este trabajo presenta la nueva metodología de cálculos de la plataforma E-Bus Radar, con el desarrollo de una evaluación del ciclo de vida (ECV) para estimar las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero evitadas con la introducción de autobuses eléctricos a batería y trolebuses. Con esta actualización, los resultados obtenidos contabilizan las emisiones de escape y las emisiones asociadas a la fabricación del vehículo y de la batería, al mantenimiento del vehículo y a la producción de combustible y electricidad, teniendo en cuenta valores específicos de los países de América Latina.

Los autobuses se clasifican en cinco categorías: trolebuses de 12 a 15 m, trolebuses de más de 18 m, BEBs de 8 a 11 m, BEBs de 12 a 15 m y BEBs de más de 18 m. Para cada categoría y ciudad, las emisiones calculadas se estiman en base a la información técnica y operativa proporcionada por las autoridades de transporte público y los fabricantes.

El financiamiento para este trabajo fue generosamente proporcionado por el Instituto Clima y Sociedad (iCS).

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Este trabalho apresenta a nova metodologia de cálculos da plataforma E-Bus Radar, com o desenvolvimento de uma avaliação do ciclo de vida (ACV) para estimar as emissões de gases de efeito estufa evitadas com a introdução de ônibus elétricos a bateria (BEBs) e trólebus. Com esta atualização, os resultados obtidos contabilizam as emissões de escapamento e as emissões associadas à fabricação do veículo e da bateria, à manutenção do veículo e à produção de combustível e eletricidade, levando em consideração valores específicos de países na América Latina.

Os ônibus são classificados em cinco categorias: trólebus de 12 a 15 m, trólebus acima de 18 m, BEBs de 8 a 11 m, BEBs de 12 a 15 m e BEBs acima de 18 m. Para cada categoria e cidade, as emissões calculadas são estimadas com base em informações técnicas e operacionais fornecidas pelas autoridades de transporte público e pelos fabricantes.

O financiamento para este trabalho foi generosamente fornecido pelo Instituto Clima e Sociedade (iCS).

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This work presents the updated methodology used by the E-Bus Radar platform to estimate greenhouse gas emissions avoided with the introduction of battery electric buses and trolleybuses. With this update, which includes the application of a life-cycle assessment, the results obtained account for exhaust emissions and emissions associated with vehicle and battery manufacturing, vehicle maintenance, and fuel and electricity production. The methodology uses country-specific values to provide reliable life-cycle emission estimates tailored to the local market.

The buses are classified into five categories: trolleybuses from 12 to 15 m, trolleybuses over 18 m, BEBs from 8 to 11 m, BEBs from 12 to 15 m, and BEBs over 18 m. For each category and city, the calculated emissions are estimated based on technical and operational information provided by public transport authorities and manufacturers.

The funding for this work was generously provided by the Instituto Clima e Sociedade (iCS).

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Estos hallazgos señalan el potencial de grandes reducciones en las emisiones mediante políticas diseñadas para dirigirse a los vehículos más antiguos y de mayores emisiones para su mantenimiento o reemplazo. Otras recomendaciones de política incluyen la adopción de una zona de bajas emisiones en el centro de la Ciudad de México, la armonización de programas de inspección y mantenimiento entre estados, y medidas regulatorias e incentivos gubernamentales para impulsar la transición a vehículos de baja o cero emisiones.

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These findings point to the potential for large reductions in emissions from policies designed to target the oldest, highest-emitting vehicles for maintenance or replacement. Other policy recommendations include the adoption of a low-emission zone in downtown Mexico City, the harmonization of inspection and maintenance programs across states, and regulatory measures and government incentives to spur the transition to lower-emitting and zero-emission vehicles.

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In Colombia, thanks to public policies, there are requirements for a minimum purchase of 30% of electric vehicles in the public transport fleet by 2025. According to the requirements imposed by the national government for large cities, a minimum purchase of electric buses is required, starting in 2025 with 10% and progressively increasing to reach 100 % in 2035.

Specifically in Bogotá, the local government has gone further and has established that it will not allow new internal combustion buses as of 2022. To achieve this, the business models, vehicle typologies and recharging infrastructure necessary for the use of zero-emission buses will have to be in place.

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This report details the elements of the Technology Ascent Plan (PAT), a document that presents specific goals to improve air quality and reduce public health impacts in Bogotá, Colombia, through operational monitoring and follow-up mechanisms coordinated by three different institutions: the Secretariat of Mobility, the District Secretariat of Environment, and TransMilenio. The authors explore its main components and analyze the development of guidelines for the implementation of zero or low emission vehicles, the creation of a database with information in the public domain, and the definition of clean mobility strategies in an evaluation and control program. This is an important document to guide the decarbonization of the city’s fleet, with measures and strategies that can serve as a model for other cities in the country and in Latin America to adopt.

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Este informe detalla los elementos del Plan de Ascenso Tecnológico (PAT), un documento que presenta metas específicas para mejorar la calidad del aire y reducir los impactos en la salud pública de Bogotá, Colombia, a través de mecanismos operativos de monitoreo y seguimiento coordinados por tres instituciones distintas: la Secretaría de Movilidad, la Secretaría Distrital de Ambiente y TransMilenio. Los autores exploran sus principales componentes y analizan el desarrollo de guías para la implementación de vehículos de cero o baja emisiones, la creación de una base de datos con información de dominio público y la definición de estrategias de movilidad limpia en un programa de evaluación y control. Se trata de un documento importante para orientar la descarbonización de la flota de la ciudad, con medidas y estrategias que puedan servir de modelo para que otras ciudades del país y de América Latina adopten políticas públicas orientadas a un transporte urbano más limpio.

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International shipping significantly contributes to sulfur (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the atmosphere, which causes adverse environmental and health effects, such as contributing to premature deaths and disrupting aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Studies have shown that ECA’s surrounding the continent could lead to significant health benefits for those living in coastal communities. ECA’s have already been established in the North, Baltic, and Mediterranean Seas. This study would suppor the establishment of a new ECA connecting the already established control areas.

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