Abstract

SCHULZE-BOYSEN, Verena Arauz. The electrification of public transport: challenges and opportunities for Costa Rica. Cuadernos de Investigación UNED [online]. 2019, vol.11, n.1, pp.48-52. ISSN 1659-4266.

The transport sector in the main contributor of greenhouse gases in Costa Rica. Air quality in this country surpasses levels accepted by the World Health Organization. A mitigation effort in regards to these gases is sustainable transportation, with a significant reduction in emissions by this sector. Costa Rica is currently moving towards a zero-emission automobile fleet, with electric cars. In this article I discuss the possibilities for Costa Rica to electrify its public bus fleet, in particular electric buses and hydrogen cells, and compare it with other international experiences.

Keywords : Climate change; mitigation; greenhouse gases; sustainable transportation.

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