August 23, 2024

 

The seminar “Electric Public Transport: Need for Coordinated Planning”, organized by CIGRE Chile, CENTRA, and the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences UAI, was held on Wednesday, August 14 at the UAI Vitacura headquarters. This event addressed the challenges and opportunities of the transition to electric public transport in Chile, in the context of the 2023 Red Movilidad road concession tender, which will promote 50% of the fleet in the capital to be electric. During the seminar, the CIGRE WG C6 report was presented, which evaluates the impact of electric fleets on the network and estimates the demand generated. Crucial issues for efficient planning were also discussed, such as power supply, terminal location, number of buses, charging schedules, and charger availability. The program included presentations and a panel discussion with experts from various sectors, who addressed how to coordinate the success of electric public transport in Chile through comprehensive and collaborative planning.