Electric buses grow in europe

Electric buses are becoming increasingly common in european cities like brussels and madrid.

Tailpipe emissions impact air quality

Removing tailpipe emissions might be the easiest strategy to improve public transport air quality.

“the easiest strategy to improve public transport”

Air pollution causes 300,000 eu deaths

In 2023, almost 300,000 deaths across the eu were caused by air pollution levels exceeding who recommended thresholds.

Road transport contributes 14% of pm2.5

Of all fine particulate matter concentrations in european urban areas, about 14% come from road transport.

Cities commit to 148 sustainability pledges

DW and the european data journalism network identified 148 sustainability commitments by local authorities in 33 european cities.

Copenhagen almost fully electrified

Copenhagen is the only eu capital with almost entirely electric bus fleets without combustion engines.

Rome and other cities use diesel buses

In cities like rome, lisbon and nicosia, more than 90% of buses still run on diesel.

Electric buses increase 55% since 2021

Electric buses comprise 20% of the total fleet in eu capitals and selected cities, increasing by 55% between 2021 and 2025.

Brussels electrifies slowly

Brussels switched to hybrid buses before electrifying its fleet at a slower pace.

Hydrogen buses cost more

Hydrogen-powered buses produce zero emissions but are more costly to operate than electric buses.

Only four cities commit to zero emissions

DW analysis reveals only four cities have explicitly committed to achieving zero-emissions in buses or all public transport.

Public transport reduces emissions

Public transport accounts for more than a quarter of trips in the ten largest eu capitals.