Ashok Vashishtha, Founder and CEO of WTiCabs
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, transportation is at the forefront of this change. In his article, Sustainable Transportation Trends 2025: The Growing Impact of E-Buses and Electric Fleets, Ashok Vashishtha, Founder and CEO of WTICabs, highlights the rapid adoption of electric mobility solutions with a special emphasis on the growing role of electric vehicles. Buses and Fleets. With cities and governments around the world prioritizing eco-friendly alternatives to combat climate change, Vashishtha explores the innovations, challenges and opportunities shaping the electric vehicle (EV) industry. His insights underline that this shift is set to revolutionize both public and private transportation by 2025.
As the impacts of climate change become more apparent, efforts for sustainability have accelerated, especially in the transportation sector. Electric vehicles (EVs), including e-buses, have emerged as the key solution to meet this demand, resulting in significant growth in sales.
Growing network of electric vehicles
The number of electric vehicles and ebuses has increased significantly in recent years. EV sales to grow by approx in first quarter of 2024 25% Than 2023. The same applies for electric buses. Governments around the world, especially in developing countries like India, are relying on eBus to reduce vehicle emissions caused by public transportation systems. According to reports, electric bus sales in India are expected to reach by the end of financial year 2024-25 6000 to 6500 Units. These figures show that electric vehicles, including e-buses, have become the driving force behind the sustainable mobility trend around the world.
EVs are helping reduce GHG emissions
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is one of the most important benefits of EVs. Unlike fossil fuel vehicles, EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, leading to a drastic reduction in carbon dioxide and other harmful gases. As countries including India are working to reduce their GHG emissions, the demand to reduce vehicle emissions tops the list, as it is the second largest contributor to global emissions. It will increase roughly in 2023 8.4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (GtCO₂e) for the environment. Therefore, to cut down on vehicular emissions, electric vehicles have become the easiest solution for countries around the world.
Integration with renewable energy reducing carbon footprint
When EVs are powered by renewable energy sources such as solar, wind or hydroelectric, their environmental impact is further reduced. This integration significantly reduces their carbon footprint, as the electricity used to charge them is clean and sustainable. By relying on renewable energy, EVs also help reduce overall demand for fossil fuels and promote the shift toward a clean energy grid. The combined benefits of EVs and renewable energy are important in the global effort to combat climate change.
ensuring better use of energy
EVs are far more energy-efficient than traditional ICE vehicles. Electric motors can convert more than 87%-91% Use of electrical energy while in motion is only 16-25%, compared to only 16-25% in ICE vehicles, meaning EVs use energy more efficiently. This increased efficiency reduces energy consumption and reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a lower carbon footprint for transportation. This impressive energy efficiency not only benefits the environment but also plays a key role in reducing transportation costs, aligning both ecological and economic sustainability goals.
Reduction in operating and maintenance costs
Due to their simple design and fewer moving parts, EVs offer lower operating and maintenance costs than conventional vehicles. Without components such as engines, exhaust systems and transmissions found in ICE vehicles, EVs experience less wear and tear, resulting in fewer repairs and a longer lifespan. Additionally, the cost of electricity to charge EVs is much lower than the cost of fossil fuels, further enhancing their economic feasibility. This combination of low maintenance and low energy costs makes EVs a more affordable and sustainable transportation option in the long term.
future outlook
Innovation in battery technologies and driver assistance systems is further improving the future outlook for electric vehicles. Together, these technologies will increase the efficiency and range of electric cars while ensuring public safety and passenger safety. These advancements will result in increased sales of electric vehicles. It is estimated that by the end of 2030 approximately 250 million EVs will run on the roads, increasing to 525 million in 2035.
way forward
The adoption of EVs and eBus will accelerate as technology advances and infrastructure improves. Demand for EVs will grow further as battery performance, energy efficiency and renewable energy integration evolve and awareness of the impact of climate change and the role of fossil fuels increases. To ensure business sustainability, EV buses must achieve a minimum usage of 7,000 revenue kilometers per month; Otherwise, they risk becoming economically unviable. Thus, electrified vehicles will continue the transition toward cleaner and more efficient mobility in 2025 and beyond.
