Key players from both the public and private sectors convened at the country’s inaugural conference on green mobility in El Salvador, addressing challenges and opportunities in this domain.
A platform for dialogue, sharing experiences, investment opportunities, and business prospects surrounding electric mobility unfolded in San Salvador during the first Electric Mobility Congress, spearheaded by the Electric Mobility Association of El Salvador (Asomoves).
Beatriz Navas, Executive Director of Asomoves, elucidated that discussions delved into the nation’s legislative landscape alongside the supply and demand dynamics crucial for the optimal development of ecological mobility.
“Our expectation is the dissemination of knowledge, showcasing the offerings available in the country and the direction we’re heading towards. Additionally, learning from the experiences of neighboring countries like Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Colombia,” Navas added.
Furthermore, she emphasized that the event served as a catalyst for expanding the array of electric vehicles and accessories. “We anticipate an increase in offerings; we are introducing companies from Costa Rica and Guatemala to El Salvador, presenting chargers and vehicles,” she pointed out.
In parallel, Daniel Álvarez, the Director-General of the Directorate General of Energy, Hydrocarbons, and Mines (DGEHM), asserted the Central Government’s support for initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for Salvadorans.
“From the DGEHM, we are committed to initiatives ensuring sustainability for all Salvadorans by supporting the introduction of electric mobility as a means to guarantee quality of life and fulfill our environmental commitments. We will continue walking alongside all productive sectors towards a future brimming with opportunities and development for the country,” Álvarez emphasized.
The congress, titled “Discover the Environmental, Economic, and Health Benefits Offered by Electric Mobility,” also featured an exhibition by companies and related entities endorsing such initiatives, along with a fair showcasing electric vehicles and two or three-wheeled equipment, fostering business opportunities.
The initiative garnered support from the Latin American Association of Electric Mobility, governmental bodies such as DGEHM and the Ministry of Environment, as well as collaborators including the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the European Union (EU), Government of Germany, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).