The Santiago Fire Department (CBS) announced the arrival of Latin America’s first fully battery-powered fire truck.
Gabriel Huerta, superintendent of the Santiago Fire Department, explained that the vehicle symbolizes the continuous effort to improve operational efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of their activities.
The project was assigned to the 5th Fire Company of Santiago and involves an investment of nearly 1.5 million dollars, funded through a tripartite scheme with contributions from private companies SQM Lithium and Copec Voltex, as well as CBS itself.
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The Rosenbauer RTX has already begun its journey to Chile, departing from the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. It is expected to arrive in the country by the end of January.
Features
It is an electric fire truck with a 4×4 traction system and a turning radius 50% smaller than traditional trucks, thanks to rear wheels that can adjust to follow the turn. It includes several features designed specifically for firefighting.
- Capacity: Can carry up to nine people.
- Energy: Equipped with 132 kWh of energy capacity.
- Pumping power: Can pump 5,600 liters of water per minute.
- Charging: Batteries can be recharged in just 45 minutes.
One of its notable advantages in the field is that, at the emergency site, it lowers its suspension to sit at ground level, allowing for easy access to storage compartments.
Latam Mobility on February 20, 2025 in Monterrey
On February 20, 2025, Latam Mobility, the largest sustainable mobility community in Latin America begins its tour in Monterrey, Mexico, with the second edition of the “North America Mobility Summit 2025”.
Mexico has become an important bastion for the region with the arrival of major brands in the automotive industry, with interesting plans to install electric vehicle plants. In this sense, Latam Mobility has established itself as a key player to generate synergy, networking, and alliances between the public and private sectors.
The “North America Mobility & Net Zero Summit” in Monterrey will bring together the most important companies and leaders linked to energy, transportation, fuels, and mobility, to show the progress and prospects of the industry in Mexico, the United States, and the region.
If you would like to know the agenda or participate as a partner in Latam Mobility’s “Tour 2024” and access the portfolio of benefits, please write to info@investinlatam.org.
