The BYD, Megapower LTD, and the Barbados Transport Board are working together to tackle the uncertainties and consequences of global warming and on August 22nd, the island country launched 33 new electric busses for public transport on the Bajan streets. This opens up "an exciting new chapter in the region's efforts to tackle climate change." For one, this is the first deployment of electrical busses for public use in the Caribbean. Secondly, this deployment affects "one of the largest public transport systems per capita in the Americas." Barbados is expecting two more electric busses to come this December, as well.
The strategic partnership between BYD, Megapower LTD, and the Barbados Transport Board is just a step in the Government's grand plan of reducing its use of fossil fuels by 2030.
Electric Bus Deployments
Recently, the BYD Delivered a Fleet of Electric Busses to Barbados
Trend Themes
1. Electric Bus Deployments for Public Transit - The trend towards increased use of electric buses for public transit systems presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry.
2. Collaborative Partnerships for Sustainable Solutions - The trend of forming strategic partnerships to tackle climate change through sustainable solutions opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in renewable energy and transportation industries.
3. The Rise of Electric Vehicles in Developing Markets - The trend of deploying electric vehicles in developing markets like the Caribbean presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in renewable energy infrastructure and public transportation systems.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - As the world shifts towards renewable energy, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in renewable energy infrastructure to support the deployment of electric buses.
2. Transportation - The trend towards electric bus deployments presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in public transportation systems, particularly in developing markets.
3. Government - Government agencies can foster disruptive innovation by partnering with private companies to implement sustainable solutions in public transportation systems and infrastructure.