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Costa Rica launches first electric bus route in San José

Alejandro Zúñiga - February 23, 2021

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Costa Rica launches plan to adopt electric buses

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Costa Rica launches special credits for electric cars, taxis and buses

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Power overload in Panama causes outage in Costa Rica

Costa Rica launches first electric bus route in San José

Alejandro Zúñiga - February 23, 2021

Over the last six years, Costa Rica has generated at least 98% of its electricity through renewable means.

Costa Rica launches plan to adopt electric buses

The Tico Times - March 5, 2020

She said that buses, which will begin to circulate at the end of this year, will provide information on the behavior of electric transport in the geographical and climatic conditions of the country.

Costa Rica launches special credits for electric cars, taxis and buses

The Tico Times - October 1, 2019

Each of the three state banks presented their loan proposals to boost electric transport and replace fossil-fueled vehicles.

Power overload in Panama causes outage in Costa Rica

L. Arias - July 2, 2017

Traffic Police Director Mario Calderón reported that there were 71 accidents during the power outage throughout the country.

Ombudsman’s Office opposes hikes in electricity rates for CNFL

L. Arias - June 13, 2017

The Ombudsman's Office called the hike petition excessive and said it would affect both households and businesses.

Electricity rates to go up starting July

L. Arias - June 28, 2016

The Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) announced Tuesday that electricity rates for all but one of the country's electricity providers will go up starting next month.