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Exploring the World of Electric Buses: Advancing Zero-Emission Public Transport
Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)
  • Start Date: 12 Feb, 2024
  • 6 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Understand the planning, operation, and maintenance of electric buses to advance a cleaner and greener public transport system.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

Discover e-buses with TUMI


With a history dating back over 140 years, electric buses have only recently begun to multiply in cities all around the world. They now play a vital role in reducing pollution, cutting costs, and diversifying public transport.


On this six-week course from the Transformative Urban Mobility initiative (TUMI), you’ll learn how e-buses are implemented, operated, financed, and maintained. As you explore the technology, business models, and urban issues of electric mobility, you’ll be preparing for the future of public transport.


Gain an overview of electric buses and their benefits


Like all electric vehicles, e-buses emit no pollution and are considerably more energy efficient. Research has also shown that they help boost diversity among drivers and passengers.


The course will start with a general introduction to electric buses and their benefits for society, the environment, and individuals.


Understand e-bus planning, financing, and maintenance


Once you’ve understood the motivations for implementing electric buses, you’ll take a closer look at what that implementation might involve.


Weeks 2, 3, and 4 of the course will delve into the planning, financing, and maintenance of e-bus projects.


Prepare for a greener future in global public transport


The overarching aim of this course is on sharing ideas and best practices for zero-emission public transport.


You’ll join an vibrant online community of transport professionals and enthusiasts, who are all committed to working towards a greener future in mobility.


Note: this is the second course in a series on electric mobility, along with ‘Exploring the World of Electric Mobility: Key Concepts and Strategies’.


This course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about electric buses, their benefits, and their implementation within transport systems around the world.


It is particularly suited to learners working or planning to work in the transport sector, e.g. policy-makers, urban planners, architects, transport professionals, students, and researchers.


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