TUMI E-Bus Mission – All News

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Challenges and Advancements in the Adoption of Electric Buses

26/06/2024

The city of São Paulo hosted the ICLEI World Congress 2024, bringing together more than 1,500 urban leaders from 95 countries to discuss local strategies in the face of the climate emergency. The event highlighted initiatives such as TUMI, focused on the electrification of public transport in cities in the Global South.

Curitiba Goes Electric: New Law for Eco-Friendly Buses

22/12/2023

Mayor Rafael Greca signs a special law to get Curitiba its first 70 electric buses. They'll hit the streets in May 2024, helping the city be greener and saving money in the long run. It's a smart move for a cleaner, budget-friendly future in Curitiba's public transportation.

Salvador Secures Funds for Brazil's Largest Electric Bus Fleet

14/12/2023

Salvador's City Council greenlights international funds for 120 electric buses, aiming to make the city a national leader in eco-friendly transit. With R$525 million, including 180 air-conditioned buses, Salvador plans to have half its public transport fleet upgraded by 2024.

TUMI E-Bus Mission June Update

06/06/2023

Read the TUMI E-Bus Mission's monthly Newsletter and find out more about the events, along with other exciting news from our deep dive and network cities.

El programa de mujeres conductoras de jalisco cierra las brechas de inclusión laboral

17/05/2023

De un estudio hecho al programa de Mujeres Conductoras de Jalisco se desprende que, entre otros beneficios, éste cierra las brechas de inclusión laboral en un...

Nos EUA, Greca anuncia compra de 70 ônibus elétricos para Curitiba com investimentos de R$ 200 milhões

26/04/2023

Curitiba deverá investir R$ 200 milhões na compra de 70 ônibus elétricos. O investimento na eletromobilidade em larga escala para a cidade foi anunciado nesta...

TUMI E-Bus Mission April Update

13/04/2023

Read the TUMI E-Bus Mission's monthly Newsletter and find out more about the events, along with other exciting news from our deep dive and network cities.

Cierra brechas de inclusión laboral Programa de Mujeres Conductoras de Jalisco

12/04/2023

Una política pública en el transporte público con enfoque de género abre oportunidades para atender el déficit de personas conductoras en el sector, permite la...

¿Qué tan viables son los vehículos eléctricos para el sector del transporte?

04/04/2023

Entrevista con Pedro Bastos, gerente del programa TUMI para la implementación de buses eléctricos en América Latina por la red C40 Cities.

TUMI E-Bus Mission March Update

16/03/2023

Read the TUMI E-Bus Mission's monthly Newsletter and find out more about the events, along with other exciting news from our deep dive and network cities.

Powering public mobility with solar energy

14/03/2023

Rio de Janeiro, in collaboration with the C40 Cities Finance Facility, will enable the electrification of 80-100 buses & build a sustainable Electric Bus Depot.

Mujeres al volante en el transporte público de Bogotá

04/03/2023

Semblanza de las nuevas conductoras de buses eléctricos en la capital del país como preámbulo al Día Internacional de la Mujer

Barranquilla: el bus eléctrico que fue propuesto a Transmetro para su flota

27/02/2023

Pensando en estudiar alternativas que permitan a Barranquilla dar el paso hacia la electromovilidad en el sistema de transporte masivo, Transmetro y el Distrit

Mexico City introduces new e-buses with support from ZEBRA

20/02/2023

A fleet of 50 new articulated electric buses were formally incorporated into Line 3 of Mexico City’s public transport system Metrobus.

TUMI E-Bus Mission February Update

14/02/2023

Read the TUMI E-Bus Mission's monthly Newsletter and find out more about the events, along with other exciting news from our deep dive and network cities

Kenya: Matatu investors feel electric buzz

25/01/2023

Investors in the matatu industry are moving towards e-mobility. The electric transport space is opening up as Kenya joins in efforts to cut carbon emissions

Em parceria com a Enel X, Transwolff anuncia compra de 304 ônibus elétricos para linhas da zona Sul de São Paulo

12/01/2023

A empresa de transportes urbanos anunciou que vai comprar 304 ônibus elétricos no âmbito de uma parceira com a Enel X. 100 vão operar neste ano de 2023

New huge e-bus tender in India: 4675 e-buses to be procured

10/01/2023

State-owned Convergence Energy Services Ltd has issued a procurement for 4675 e-buses, the second tender under the National Electric Bus Programme (NEBP)

E-Bus Tender Discovers 29% Lower Price Than Diesel Ones: CESL

03/01/2023

This unified tender constitutes demand for electric buses from six Indian states & UTs – Delhi, Telangana, Haryana, Surat (Gujarat), Kerala & Arunachal Pradesh

From Global Commitment to Local Actions: the TUMI E-Bus Mission in 2022

22/12/2022

Troughout 2022, the TUMI E-Bus Mission organized a series of city dialogues as in person events, which favor a richer debate and greater mobilization

Lideranças globais e municipais reafirmam compromisso com a transição para a mobilidade elétrica

16/12/2022

Já existem propostas técnicas para uma política nacional de descarbonização do transporte público no Brasil

TUMI E-Bus Mission December Update

13/12/2022

Read the TUMI E-Bus Mission's monthly Newsletter and find out more about the events, along with other exciting news from our deep dive and network cities

Equipes de prefeituras trocam experiências sobre ônibus elétrico

30/11/2022

O evento TUMI Day conectou pessoalmente organizações do setor de transportes com o objetivo de acelerar a descarbonização do transporte público coletivo

São Paulo bans new diesel buses in city fleet

29/11/2022

Last month, São Paulo’s Transit Agency banned the procurement of new diesel buses in the city. The decision marks a growing movement toward zero-emission buses

Jakarta’s TUMI #eBusMission Series November Issue

21/11/2022

See the progress of efforts and the latest news
regarding bus electrification in Jakarta and Indonesia through the Jakarta's TUMI #eBusMission series

Na COP 27, Santa Catarina lança edital de compra de ônibus elétricos

17/11/2022

O secretário de Infraestrutura e Mobilidade de Santa Catarina anunciou o projeto piloto de 8 ônibus elétricos e infraestrutura de recarga para a Florianópolis

TUMI E-Bus Mission November Update

08/11/2022

Read the TUMI E-Bus Mission's monthly Newsletter and find out more about the events, along with other exciting news from our deep dive and network cities

3 Takeaways from the Africa-India TUMI E-Bus Study Tour

08/11/2022

WRI Africa & WRI India organized the first ever TUMI E-Bus Study Tour in 2022. African & Indian city delegates discussed e-bus challenges and opportunities

Introducing the TUMI E-Bus Mission Update

14/10/2022

The TUMI E-Bus Mission has launched its very first Newsletter! A monthly update featuring news, resources and upcoming events. Read it and subscribe now

Salvador inaugura operação assistida de corredor BRT com ônibus elétricos

06/10/2022

Salvador iniciou a operação assistida de seu primeiro corredor BRT com parte da frota composta por ônibus elétricos com apoio da TUMI E-Bus Mission

Ônibus vão começar a rodar no BRT Salvador nos próximos dias

27/09/2022

Doze ônibus estarão em pleno funcionamento, incluindo 2 veículos elétricos. Cada ônibus realizará em média 30 viagens, o que totaliza 300 viagens diariamente

Greca anuncia entrada de Curitiba na era da eletromobilidade

16/09/2022

O prefeito Rafael Greca apresentou o modelo de autocarro 100% eléctrico que irá funcionar numa fase de teste em Setembro deste ano na cidade brasileira

Expanding the Footprint of the Grand Challenge Across Tier-II India

12/09/2022

This blog post explores key insights and learnings of the Grand Challenge and electric bus procurement in urban India

Yucatán lanza red de transporte 100% eléctrico; se llama "Va y Ven"

06/09/2022

El nuevo sistema de transporte público, presentado por el gobernador Mauricio Vila, reutilizará vías de tren que habían sido olvidadas y declaradas en desuso

Jakarta’s TUMI #eBusMission Series September Issue

01/09/2022

There is only one city scenario that can consistently limit global temperature rise to less than 1.5°C, which is Compact City – Electrified

The Grand Challenge: an aggregated approach to e-bus procurement in India

01/09/2022

India benefits greatly from the expansion of public transport. Access, a sustainable approach and the implementation of low-emission solutions are important

Optibus selected among winners of Better e-Bus Challenge 2022 in India (by WRI and TUMI)

29/08/2022

Optibus won the Better e-Bus Challenge for their software platform that improves transportation planning, scheduling, operations and management of e-buses

Optibus wins ‘Better E-Bus Challenge 2022’; to help DTC optimize e-bus fleet operations

17/08/2022

Optibus was selected as the winner for its software platform that improves transportation planning, scheduling, operations and management of electric buses

The TUMI E-Bus Mission on Tour – African City Delegates on a deep-dive into Indian E-Bus Cosmos

17/08/2022

African city delegates came together to participate in a tour through India. 10 Days, 4 Cities, 1 goal: experiencing India’s e-bus operations spectrum

The Grand Challenge: An Aggregated Approach to E-Bus Procurement in India

11/08/2022

The Grand Challenge is an initiative to share knowledge and learnings on e-bus adoption in India. It is an example of how sustainable mass procurement works

Electric bus deployment speeding up in Latin America

22/07/2022

At first glance, Latin America appears to be a performance leader when it comes to electric bus deployment. A closer look, however, reveals there are caveats

CESL begins deliberations on expediting deployment of 50,000 electric buses across India

12/07/2022

After the successful Grand Challenge to discover the lowest-ever prices for e-buses, CESL kick-started deliberations to expedite the deployment of 50,000 e-bus

Key Lessons for India’s Bus Electrification Drive

01/07/2022

CESL, supported by WRI India, recently concluded India’s biggest electric bus tender to deploy 5,450 e-buses across five cities

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TUMI E-Bus Mission Webinar: Route-Level Total Cost of Ownership Analysis Framework: Bangalore

22/06/2022

The webinar will address total cost of ownership (TCO) and the impact of bus routing. It will
answer the frequently asked question, “How much will e-buses cost".

TUMI E-Bus Mission aims to electrify public transit across the Global South

21/06/2022

Often referred to as the “greenest city in the world,” Curitiba, Brazil, has long been held as a
model for urban sustainability due to its green space, recycl

TUMI towards ITF in Leipzig, promoting a conference and launching the E-Bus Mission globally

12/05/2022

TUMI is heading towards ITF in Leipzig. On 17th the TUMI2022 Conference will be organized
and the E-Bus Mission Global Campaign Launch will take place on the

Car-centric Jakarta Gets An E-Bus Update | Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative

11/04/2022

Jakarta is a TUMI E-Bus Mission deep dive city The government has set an ambitious goal to
phase out fossil fuels and electrify its bus fleet by 2030.

Here’s why India needs a Comprehensive 2030 Electric Bus Rollout Plan

01/02/2022

Electrification of public bus transport ranks high on India’s sustainable urban mobility agenda. E-Buses will have several benefits.

More than half of all e-buses in India found on Maharashtra roads

08/11/2021

Over the last few years, state governments have started investing in electric buses – reflecting their commitment towards mitigating impacts of climate change.

Unboxing the Barriers to Scaling up Electric Bus Adoption in India

27/01/2021

E-buses are steadily coming into focus. Currently, about 18 lakh buses are plying on Indian roads of which 92% are privately owned and just 8% publicly owned.

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