Technical Visit to the Electric Bus Electroterminal
Organized by the IEEE PES and PELS Student Chapters at Universidad de los Andes as part of PES Day 2025, this technical visit to the Perdomo electric bus depot in Bogotá provides participants with an in-depth look at the infrastructure and operation of the city’s electric bus fleet. The event aims to foster awareness around electrified public transportation, promote knowledge exchange on sustainable energy systems, and connect students and professionals with real-world applications of clean energy technologies.
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- Date: 24 Apr 2025
- Time: 12:30 PM UTC to 04:00 PM UTC
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- Universidad de los Andes
- La rolita
- Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogota
- Colombia
- Building: Mario Laserna
- Starts 30 March 2025 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 09 April 2025 05:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Kevin Santamaria
Immersive technical visit designed to showcase the real-world application of clean energy in urban transportation
Eng. Kevin Santamaría, from Universidad de los Andes, will accompany the Electric Bus Power Tour as an academic guide. He will lead the group during the visit to the Perdomo depot and serve as liaison with the technical staff who operate the site. The explanations and demonstrations will be conducted by the depot's own professionals, offering attendees a unique opportunity to interact directly with those managing the daily operation of Bogotá’s electric bus system.
The Electric Bus Power Tour is an immersive technical visit designed to showcase the real-world application of clean energy in urban transportation. Participants will explore Bogotá’s Perdomo Depot, where a fleet of electric buses is operated and maintained using cutting-edge charging infrastructure and energy management systems.
The tour highlights the full energy cycle—from grid connection and charging stations to vehicle operation—offering a dynamic understanding of how electrical energy powers public mobility. Attendees will witness firsthand how sustainable technology drives a city's transit system, and they’ll gain insights into energy efficiency, fleet logistics, and smart mobility.
Through guided tours, interactive Q&A sessions, and technical presentations, the experience promotes awareness of renewable energy, environmental responsibility, and innovation in the transportation sector. The event fosters curiosity and learning among students, professionals, and energy enthusiasts alike.
Biography:
Kevin Santiago Santamaría Contreras is an
Electrical Engineer graduated from
Universidad de los Andes and a certified
Residential Electrical Installations
Technician from SENA. His research
interests focus primarily on the dynamic
analysis of power systems, as well as their
control and stability. He also works on
energy management systems and the large-
scale integration of renewable energy
sources.
He is currently completing a Master's
degree in Electrical Engineering at
Universidad de los Andes, with a research
focus on transient stability and grid-
following and grid-forming converters.
Email:
Address:Universidad de los Andes, , Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogota, Colombia