Estudio de Factibilidad económica en la implementación de Unidades Eléctricas en la transportación Urbana del Cantón La Troncal

Abstract

This research project focuses on the feasibility study of implementing electric units in urban transportation within the La Troncal canton. Its primary objective is to determine the economic feasibility to assess the viability of introducing electric buses into the ‘Megaservitron’ company. Employing qualitative and quantitative research methods will facilitate the study and analysis to demonstrate the practicability of electric bus implementation. Table 11 specifies a debt-based financing structure with 70% provided by a financial institution and 30% from an investor’s capital. Table 12 presents a financial model featuring a 16% interest rate (IR) over five years with monthly payments of $523,442.22, subject to a 25% tax rate. Additionally, Table 15 indicates an opportunity cost of 18%. In conclusion, the results suggest that the project is not feasible due to the indicators, with a negative Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of -28% and a negative Net Present Value (NPV) of $-2,350,155.63. This is primarily attributed to revenues that currently do not surpass expenses. Similarly, it is noted that since 2020, the company has experienced a drastic reduction in revenues due to the pandemic; although demand increases due to the growth rate, revenues are insufficient since income is limited by regulated fare prices set by the Municipal Unit of Land Transportation in La Troncal canton.