In order to strengthen their business relations and develop technologies and investments in the electromobility industry, SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile) and LG Energy Solution signed a memorandum of understanding that complements the lithium supply agreement already signed by both companies. It is worth noting that LG is currently one of the world…
Carbon emissions increased 6% on a global scale, which is the highest figure recorded in history, according to data published by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Polluting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reached a new global record in 2021, at 36.3 billion tons, due to the increased use of coal in a global economy recovering from…
Chile is one of the countries where electric mobility is more established, being the nation with the most electrified buses in Latin America. From December 2018 to date, almost 800 transport vehicles with these technologies were put into operation, to which another 991 will be added by a tender already awarded and another 137 by…
Electric mobility in Colombia continues to have a significant impact on the vehicle fleet. According to the latest report delivered by the Ministry of Transportation, corresponding to February 2022, the country registered more than 7,000 registered electric cars, a figure that demonstrates the rapid growth of this segment, which until 2018 was only 2,165. Incentives…
Panama’s President Laurentino Cortizo sanctioned the Electric Mobility Law, with the aim of encouraging the use of clean technologies in transportation and reducing carbon emissions (CO2). The new legislation regulates the development and operation of electromobility in the country, promoting the transition from internal combustion to electric transportation. It also implements measures and incentives in…
The renowned mobility platform Uber recently announced the option “For Time” within its app, a tool that allows renting cars with a driver for specific hours in Medellín. It is designed to offer access to an ideal mode of mobility to tour and visit the different tourist attractions in the city, such as Plaza Botero,…
Colombia has become one of the countries with the most advances in electromobility. For example, the nation is close to reaching the important figure of 1,000 electric buses in its vehicle fleet. According to the latest report made by the Registro Único Nacional de Tránsito (Runt), by March 2022, there are 973 electrified buses providing…
With its mission to develop innovative applications to facilitate the interconnection of users seeking to move within cities, Beat has had an important focus on its operations in Latin America. Recently, the company implemented its innovation “Beat Zero” in Mexico City, a private fleet of electric cars and drivers hired to travel exclusively with zero…
As COVID-19 gradually eases, with cases declining on a global scale, mobility services are regaining activity as users begin to assiduously leave their homes. In Spain, during 2021, the cab sector recorded a 5% growth per week, reaching pre-pandemic levels. Specifically, carsharing has had a significant increase on Iberian territory. Only in Madrid, there are…
Vehicle manufacturer BMW aims to become the global leader in electric mobility. At last year’s Motor Show (IAA Mobility 2021), the brand unveiled the BMW i Vision Circular, a benchmark prototype for the circular economy that has brought the goal of achieving a climate-neutral business model by 2050 within reach. This initiative shows what individual,…
Sustainable mobility in Mexico requires significant advances to counteract figures that threaten the quality of life of citizens. It is estimated that 77% of the population lives in cities and loses approximately five years in congested metropolis traffic. Likewise, the nation has high rates of greenhouse gases with 22.9% of emissions from motor vehicles alone,…
As part of the “Gothenburg Green City Zone” initiative, intended to achieve emission-free transportation by 2030, using the Swedish city as a testing ground, Volvo Cars will accelerate the technology and service development across electrification, shared mobility, autonomous driving, connectivity and safety. This 2022, the company began a test plan with a new wireless charging…