# Electric European Buses BYD's Electric Bus Orders and Deliveries are Fulfilled in Spain and Sweden By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-06-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byds-electric-bus-orders References: [cleantechnica](https://cleantechnica.com/2021/06/05/byd-scores-more-electric-bus-orders-deliveries-in-sweden-spain/) & [bergkvarabuss.se](https://bergkvarabuss.se/) Announced this week, [BYD's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd) electric bus orders and deliveries are fulfilled in Spain and Sweden as public transportation shifts to eco-friendly alternatives. The Municipal Transport Company of Madrid, [EMT Madrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-bus-shelter), received 30 of BYD's 40-foot eBuses - a popular choice in Europe. This adds to EMT Madrid's pre-existing collection of 15. This shipment marks the largest single order for electric buses in Spain's history. The Transport Company aims to eliminate its diesel-powered fleet by 2023. In Sweden, Bergkvarabuss ordered 79 of [BYD's eBuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd-and-dji), including the Class-II 42-foot, the Class-II 49-foot, and the 39-foot models. BYD, the Chinese automaker, has sold 250 electric buses across Sweden and the Nordic region, but this order marks its first deal with Bergkvarabuss. Image Credit: Clean Technica ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Increased Demand for Electric Buses:** The growth of electric bus orders in Europe suggests a need for more eco-friendly public transportation options, paving the way for innovative electric bus manufacturers. - **Shift to Sustainable Transportation:** The efforts of EMT Madrid to eliminate diesel-powered fleets by 2023 highlights the growing trend towards sustainable transportation, presenting opportunities for companies specializing in eco-friendly transportation solutions. - **Growing Market for Electric Vehicles:** The increasing sales of BYD's electric buses in Sweden and the Nordic region reflects a growing market for electric vehicles globally, signaling a need for further innovation in electric vehicle technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Public Transportation:** The electric bus orders in Spain and Sweden highlight an opportunity for public transportation companies to transition to eco-friendly alternatives, leading to increased demand for electric buses. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The growing market for electric vehicles presents an opportunity for automotive manufacturers to invest in innovative electric vehicle technology, creating a competitive advantage within the industry. - **Renewable Energy:** Electric vehicles require renewable energy sources for their operations, presenting opportunities for renewable energy companies in electricity generation, battery manufacturing and charging station infrastructure development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delhi-Based Electric Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delhi.md) - [Electric Public Transportation Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higer-new-v.md) - [Battery-Electric Bus Solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-bus.md) - [Next-Generation Electric Bus Fleets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yutong-bus.md) - [Battery Electric Vehicle Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-vehicles.md) - [Fossil-Free EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-free-battery-production.md) - [Swedish E-Bike Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vassla-pedal.md) - [Fully Electric Retro Busses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volskwagen-id-buzz.md) - [Electric School Bus Fleets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kipp-north-carolina-public-schools.md)