How many e-buses are there in Cairo?

As part of this effort, the World Bank is supporting the deployment of about one hundred electric buses across the Greater Cairo area. The demonstration project will test the use of e-buses in real-life conditions—a critical first step toward large-scale electrification and modernization of the mass transit system.

How can Egypt store electricity?

Egypt has been looking at a number of ways to store electricity as part of its ambitions to grow renewable energy capacity to cover 42% of the country’s electricity needs by 2030. These include upgrading its power grid and incorporating pumped-storage hydroelectricity stations to help store electricity for future use.

Are e-buses a good idea in Cairo?

Modern and reliable e-buses will encourage commuters to shift from cars to buses, substantially reducing transport emissions. In Cairo, levels of fine particulate matter, which pose the greatest human health risk, are several times higher than the levels recommended by the World Health Organization.

Can electric buses solve Cairo's air pollution crisis?

Cairo’s public buses, fueled by low-quality diesel, are responsible for a third of the air pollution from suspended particulate matter. “Electric buses, which don’t release any direct emissions into the atmosphere, could go a long way in tackling the city’s air pollution crisis,” he says.

How to electrify Cairo's bus fleet?

Electrifying Cairo’s bus fleet will require extensive planning and coordination. The first steps include e-bus design and purchase, retrofitting bus depots, and route planning to decide where the buses will run.

Are battery electric buses a viable alternative to fossil-fueled buses?

During the past decades, battery electric buses (BEBs) have been identified as a feasible alternative to fossil-fueled buses 5, 6. Moreover, BEBs’ market share is growing rapidly (91.4% of the electric bus market in 2020) owing to their energy efficiency, quiet operation, low maintenance cost, and zero tailpipe emissions 7.