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Cuba to Manufacture New Batch of Ecomóviles in Sancti Spíritus

From Granma · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cuba will resume manufacturing Ecomóviles in Sancti Spíritus to alleviate passenger transport issues.
  • The plan is to build 50 electric microbuses, similar to those already operating in cities like Trinidad and Yaguajay.
  • These Ecomóviles run on electricity, aligning with Cuba's energy matrix shift, with future plans for solar charging.

Sancti Spíritus is set to resume the production of Ecomóviles, small, locally-made microbuses designed to ease passenger transport challenges. The initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Transport's Public Transport Development Fund and the Francisco Aguiar Rodríguez Military-Industrial Company, aims to build another 50 electric vehicles.

These Ecomóviles have gained popularity in urban areas, particularly in the provincial capital, Trinidad, Yaguajay, and Cabaiguán. Residents appreciate their affordable fare of 10 pesos, consistent availability, and ease of access. Their operation is particularly significant given the country's current economic difficulties.

A key feature of the Ecomóviles is their electric power, a crucial aspect of Cuba's broader strategy to transition its transportation sector away from diesel and gasoline. The program also includes plans to develop infrastructure for charging these vehicles using solar energy, further underscoring the commitment to renewable energy sources.

yes, the manufacture of Ecomóviles is resuming to continue alleviating passenger transport in this very difficult time the country is going through.

— José Lorenzo GarcíaJosé Lorenzo García, delegate of the Ministry of Transport in the province, confirms the resumption of Ecomóvil production.
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Originally published by Granma in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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