Electric Vehicles - New Energy Events

Brazil, Costa Rica, Uruguay, and Colombia lead EV sales in Latin America; Mexico excels in exports
May 29, 2025
According to the IEA’s Global Electric Vehicle Outlook 2025, Brazil, Costa Rica, Uruguay, and Colombia are leading electric vehicle (EV) sales in Latin America, while Mexico stands out for its EV exports. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Argentina removes EV charging registry and lowers import barriers to boost electromobility
February 6, 2025
The Argentine government has eliminated the National Registry of Charging Infrastructure for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, citing it as an unnecessary bureaucratic hurdle that slowed electromobility expansion. Additionally, it will allow the import of 50,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from outside the free trade zone without the 35% tariff. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
IDB Lab invests in electric vehicle start-up, GoElectricTT, in Trinidad and Tobago
February 29, 2024
IDB Lab, the innovation arm of the IDB Group, will invest in startup GoElectricTT to introduce electric vehicles in Trinidad and Tobago. Source: IADB
BNDES is set to loan São Paulo US$497 million for the purchase of electric buses
October 27, 2023
The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved a loan for US$497 million to fund the purchase of between 1,000 and 1,300 new electric buses in São Paulo Source: Rio Times Online
CAF supports ANDE’s efforts to increase its electric fleet
September 28, 2023
CAF’s E-mobility program provided ANDE with funding for up to 300 electric buses, 400 light cargo vehicles, and 20 fast charging stations. Source: BN Americas
Flash Motors Company Ltd. becomes the first dedicated electric vehicle company in Jamaica
March 29, 2022
Xavier Gordon, a mechanical engineer, and Carey Escoffery, a finance professional, launched Jamaica’s first dedicated Electric Vehicle company, Flash Motors Company Ltd. The company will supply a full suite of EVs, EV service equipment, and charging network solutions across the Caribbean. Source: Cayman Loop News
Barbados adds 14 electric buses to their fleet
February 26, 2022
The Barbados Transport Board received 14 additional electric buses, bringing the total to 49. The new additions comprise part of the initial $42 million deployed to procure electric buses and build out associated infrastructure. Barbados has the largest fleet of electric buses in the Caribbean. Source: Nation News
Guyana shifts towards a low carbon transportation infrastructure to reduce the demand for imported fossil fuels
February 26, 2022
Guyana shifts towards a low carbon transportation infrastructure to reduce the demand for imported fossil fuels and plans to install fast-charging stations for electric vehicles in three regions beginning in 2022. Source: Caribbean Loop News
Evergo Jamaica to add 300 EV stations
November 18, 2021
Evergo Jamaica has earmarked US$1 million for the second phase of its installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the island. Source