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By 2030, the Brazilian Market Will Need an Average of 80 Thousand Charging Stations for Electric Cars, with the Aim to Electrify with Solar Energy
A study from the Emotive project predicts that Brazil will need 80 thousand charging stations by 2030 to keep up with the growth pace of the electric vehicle market, also betting on the use of solar energy. By then, the expectation is that the fleet of pure or hybrid vehicles will reach two million units in circulation.
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With this expansion, the expectation is that new ventures will emerge beyond solar-powered charging stations, such as the rechargeable battery market, specific insurance, vehicle sharing, among others.
According to the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association, the total stock of electric and hybrid light vehicles in Brazil will reach just over 10 thousand units in 2018.
The sales of new electric and hybrid vehicles in 2018 are expected to remain at the same level as last year – there were 3,296 units in 2017, according to Renavam registration data.
New Network of Solar-Powered Charging Stations Launched in Brazil
The project is the result of a R$ 33 million investment and aims to further facilitate the use of electric cars on Brazilian highways. In addition to São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, and Brasília will receive charging points.
The first charging station is already operational and located in Caraguatatuba, on the northern coast of São Paulo. The area was chosen for being an important transit point, according to the project’s creators.
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