Source: Financiarul.ro

Electric Transport Initiatives Across Romanian Cities in 2019

In 2019, several Romanian cities, including Bucharest, Cluj, Iasi, Suceava, Targu Mures, and Tulcea, are making significant strides in adopting electric transportation.

Expansion of Electric Buses

Nearly 500 electric buses are set to hit the roads nationwide, with some already in operation. Bucharest aims to establish the largest fleet of electric public transport vehicles, having signed a contract for 100 electric buses. Timisoara follows closely with 44 electric buses, while Cluj rounds out the top three with 41.

RecomandăriPremierul interimar Bolojan contestă proiectul SMR Doicești. Nuclearelectrica apără tehnologia NuScale.

In Bucharest, contracts have been finalized for the procurement of 100 electric buses and 80 trams, totaling 11 contracts valued at €233 million, funded through the Regional Operational Program 2014-2020.

Regional Developments in Electric Transport

Electric buses will also be introduced in Iasi, Piatra Neamt, Targu Mures, and Tulcea. In May 2019, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration initiated a tender for 70 electric buses, with contracts amounting to €33 million. Iasi will receive 24 electric buses, along with 24 slow charging stations and 7 fast charging stations. Neamt will acquire 21 electric buses, 21 slow charging stations, and 7 fast charging stations. Targu Mures will see 15 electric buses, supported by 15 slow charging stations and 5 fast charging stations, while Tulcea will have 10 electric buses, 10 slow charging stations, and 3 fast charging stations.

Cluj-Napoca’s Electric Fleet Growth

This year, Cluj-Napoca will increase its electric bus count to 41. The initial 11 electric buses, funded by Swiss resources, began operations in 2018, coinciding with the introduction of 60 Mercedes-Benz Conecto Euro 6 buses. An additional 30 electric buses, financed through European funds, are expected to commence service this year, according to local reports.

RecomandăriCât de important este un pat electric pentru unitățile medicale?

Constanta Joins the Green Movement

Constanta is set to enhance its green transport initiatives by acquiring 21 electric buses measuring 10 meters and 20 buses measuring 12 meters, as outlined in the Ministry of Development’s plan.

Electric Buses in Other Cities

Focsani will introduce 20 electric buses, supported by 5 fast charging stations and 20 standard charging stations, with an investment of approximately 45 million lei. Braila will have 11 electric buses, complemented by 3 fast charging stations and 11 slow charging stations. Lugoj will see 9 electric buses, 3 fast charging stations, and 9 slow charging stations, while Slobozia will have 7 electric buses, 2 fast charging stations, and 7 slow charging stations.

Turda plans to purchase 20 SOR electric buses from the Czech Republic, consisting of 10 buses measuring 9 meters and another 10 measuring 11 meters, which will be operational this year.

RecomandăriDezbaterea publică a proiectului de modificare a Normelor metodologice privind transportul studenţilor pe calea ferată

Timisoara and Brasov’s Electric Bus Contracts

Timisoara and Brasov will operate 56 electric buses, each measuring 18 meters, with the contract valued at around 220 million lei, including VAT. Timisoara will have 44 electric buses, 15 fast charging stations, and 44 slow charging stations.

In Brasov, in addition to the 12 electric buses acquired by the Ministry of Development, 32 electric buses and 20 hybrid buses are expected to be introduced, funded by the Environmental Fund Administration. Brasov will also procure 26 articulated trolleybuses measuring 18 meters, with the project valued at 77 million lei, funded through non-repayable financing.

Future Electric Bus Projects

At the end of December, the Ministry of Development announced a tender for 51 electric buses for Alba Iulia (13), Buzau (9), and Ploiesti (9).

Drobeta Turnu Severin will receive 3 electric buses measuring 10 meters, along with 3 slow charging stations and 1 fast charging station, with a total investment of 6.8 million lei. Alexandria will have 10 electric buses, 10 slow charging stations, and 3 fast charging stations, with a contract valued at 22.7 million lei.

Zalau will see 20 electric buses, split between 10 buses measuring 10 meters and 10 measuring 12 meters. Bistrita announced plans to purchase 10 electric buses as part of the „Green Line” project, funded by European resources, with a total value of 58.8 million lei.

Suceava is managing projects worth 40 million lei, which will include 15 electric vehicles (11 electric cars, 2 electric vans, 1 electric street sweeper, and 1 electric tanker), 10 electric bicycles equipped with photovoltaic charging systems, 5 small electric buses, and the necessary infrastructure for a pilot electromobility system, featuring 28 charging points for electric vehicles, a charging center for electric bicycles, a photovoltaic system, and 56 parking spaces for electric vehicles.

Source: Wall-Street.ro