Presentation tittle: E-BUS powered by NTO Technology – Charging Opportunity for Optimized Urban Mobility

Abstract:

Transit systems are a key strategy to reduce the use of private cars and mitigate congestion episodes in major cities, however tradition diesel powered buses are responsible for the emission of a huge quantity of pollutants that contributed to the global warming problem (GHG) or worsened the health of the citizens in metropolitan areas. The implementation of electric buses will contribute to the reduction of the fossil fuel consumption, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and local air pollution, by improving energy efficiency. CBMM, TOSHIBA and VWCO joined hands to build the world first prototype of a Fast-Charging E-Bus powered by NTO technology in order to demonstrate the feasibility of applying “charging opportunity” which can significantly reduce the size of batteries, regulate the grid load, optimize the fleet size and ultimately reduce the Total Cost of Ownership for the system operator. This presentation will cover details about this project as well as highlight the excellent fit of NTO batteries for fast charging applications in mobility related sectors.

Bio:

Mr. Rogerio M. Ribas earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering and his Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Universidade Federal de Uberlandia. He then earned an MBA in Business Administration and Management from University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. Mr. Rogério Ribas has extensively experience in chemical processes, project management, market and product development having worked for global companies as BUNGE, OCP and SHELL developing applied technology as well as improving industrial processes. He joined CBMM in 2011 to develop new applications for niobium in the field of chemical, electronics, smart and functional materials. Since 2019 he holds the position of Executive Manager for Battery Products aiming to develop a new business opportunity for CBMM in the global lithium ion batteries.