{"id":41402,"date":"2024-10-17T05:30:38","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T10:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=41402"},"modified":"2024-10-16T16:47:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T21:47:58","slug":"autel-blink-charging-huawei-and-hitachi-energy-debated-the-current-and-future-development-of-charging-infrastructure-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/autel-blink-charging-huawei-and-hitachi-energy-debated-the-current-and-future-development-of-charging-infrastructure-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Autel, Blink Charging, Huawei and Hitachi Energy debated the current and future development of charging infrastructure in Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Electric vehicle<\/strong> charging infrastructure is a central topic for the development of electromobility in Mexico<\/strong>. Despite the country standing out as a major vehicle producer, the expansion of the charging network faces certain challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, Latam Mobility & Net Zero Mexico<\/strong> arrived in the country with a new edition aimed at providing a vision and platform that drives the transition towards greater adoption of electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, Jary Guerra<\/strong>, Director of Sales Latin America NA at Autel<\/strong>, Patricia Baires<\/strong>, Business Development Latin America Manager at Blink Charging<\/strong>, Javier Nova<\/strong>, Industry Segment Leader eMobility at Hitachi Energy<\/strong>, and Gonzalo G\u00f3mez Rivera<\/strong>, Business Development Manager EV at Huawei Digital Power M\u00e9xico<\/strong>, gathered at the Word Trade Center in Mexico City to discuss the topic, moderated by Andr\u00e9s Garc\u00eda<\/strong>, Director of Mobility at Invest in Latam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Left to right: Gonzalo Gomez Rivera, Javier Nova, Patricia Baires, Jary Guerra and Andres Garcia<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Current state of the charging infrastructure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Currently, Mexico is advancing<\/strong> in the creation of charging stations, but with growth that hasn\u2019t completely kept pace with the demand for electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlthough the supply of electric cars has grown significantly in the country, the charging infrastructure has lagged behind, primarily due to a lack of integrated planning that coordinates the installation of charging points with the entry of new vehicles into the market,\u201d said Javier Nova of Hitachi Energy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Javier Nova<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, Autel<\/strong> and Blink<\/strong>, two companies developing charging technologies, pointed out that one of the biggest challenges is the lack of clear goals and regulations<\/strong> on how many chargers should be installed and how far apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe growth and adaptation of electric vehicles have outpaced the infrastructure, something not exclusive to Mexico, as I\u2019ve seen it in the region and in the U.S. as well. From experience, we need to focus on this area to boost development, with the power supply being a key factor,\u201d said Jary Guerra of Autel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jary Guerra<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Without a precise guide, infrastructure development appears fragmented <\/strong>and uneven, impacting consumer confidence in making the switch to electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThree years ago, we were still asking what came first: the charging stations or the vehicles. In reality, we haven\u2019t seen significant growth in the infrastructure, and this could lead to a contraction in the growth of electric vehicle adoption,\u201d Baires confirmed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patricia Baires<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Challenges in the development of charging infrastructure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the problems identified by experts is the lack of investment and robust government policies<\/strong> to speed up the installation of public and private chargers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe infrastructure is not just about installing chargers but also about integrating energy storage systems and improving the electrical grid, which is essential to ensure sustainability and alignment with decarbonization goals,\u201d commented Gonzalo G\u00f3mez from Huawei.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gonzalo G\u00f3mez Rivera<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Another factor is geography. Mexico is a vast country with densely populated urban areas<\/strong>, such as Mexico City, and more dispersed rural regions. The installation of chargers must consider this diversity, as it\u2019s not feasible to simply replicate models from other countries without adapting them to the Mexican reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opportunities and future prospects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite the challenges, the future of charging infrastructure in Mexico is promising. Companies like Autel<\/strong> and Blink<\/strong> are already actively working on developing new charging solutions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blink<\/strong>, for example, operates in more than 32 countries and plans to expand<\/strong> its network of chargers in Mexico, with advanced technology and proprietary software that efficiently manages the operation of the chargers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huawei<\/strong>, on the other hand, is focusing on leveraging its experience in telecommunications and power electronics systems to drive the transition to electromobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, there is an opportunity for Mexico to become a regional leader in the manufacturing of technologies related to electromobility. As Andr\u00e9s Garc\u00eda<\/strong> pointed out, the country has already demonstrated its capability as one of the world\u2019s largest automotive producers<\/strong>, and now it has the chance to replicate this success in the field of electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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