La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, has announced the launch of Olinia , the first Mexican brand of electric vehicles, with the objective of offering accessible and sustainable mobility options for all Mexicans.
Key details of the Olinia project:
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Modelos y precios: Se plana desarrollar tres modelos de vehicules eléctricos, con precios que oscilan entre 90,000 y 150,000 pesos mexicanos (approximate entre 4,400 y 7,400 dólares estadosnicos).
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Significado del nombre: "Olinia" comes from náhuatl and means "movimiento", reflecting the cultural heritage of México and the purpose of the brand to boost mobility in the country. Mexico
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Objetivo del proyecto: Proportionar alternatives de transporte seguras y sostenibles, especially para quienes actualmente utilizan motocicletas, offering vehicules eléctricos compactos y funcionales. Production and launch: It is expected that the first model of Olinia will be presented during the inauguration of the World Cup 2026 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, with plans to start production later.
Challenges and perspectives:
Although the Olinia project represents a significant advance towards electric mobility in Mexico, it faces challenges such as limited infrastructure for public transport and competition with imported electric vehicles, especially from China. In addition, the gubernatorial budget for technology and innovation is limited, which could affect the development of the project. Financial
Sin embargo, the initiative reflects the commitment of the Mexican government to promote technological innovation and offer accessible and sustainable mobility solutions for the population.