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Roberto Ascencio Rojas

Roberto Ascencio Rojas

Roberto Ascencio Rojas holds a master's degree in Urban Planning with a specialization in transportation at the University of California, Berkeley. He was a Fulbright-García Robles and CONACYT-Secretariat of Energy fellow. He worked at the Laboratory for the City, the first government innovation office in Latin America, where he promoted projects such as the regulation of transport network companies and the first night bus corridor with fixed schedules and stops in the country. Later he was an advisor to the journalist Katia D'Artigues, in the process of drafting the first constitution of Mexico City. He currently provides external consulting services for the IDB.

Electric mobility will allow Lima to come out of the health crisis better prepared for a climate crisis

April 14, 2021 por Benoit Lefevre - Rafael Capristán - Luis Rodrigo Chaparro - Jaime Fernandez-Baca - Roberto Ascencio Rojas Leave a Comment

Electromobility worldwide has advanced significantly, and it is estimated that by 2025 there will be more than 40 million electric vehicles in operation. In the case of Peru, although incipient, the electromobility market shows great potential. National public policies seek to promote electric mobility as an alternative to mitigate the environmental impacts of urban … [Read more...] about Electric mobility will allow Lima to come out of the health crisis better prepared for a climate crisis

Electromobility as a key element for post-COVID-19 recovery in Chile

February 16, 2021 por Benoit Lefevre - Roberto Ascencio Rojas Leave a Comment

The current health crisis forced the Chilean capital, like the rest of the world, to stop. This pause allowed Santiago to immediately experience the benefits of much better air quality. During the first weeks of April, the low use of fossil fuels resulted in a 29% reduction in PM 2.5 and a 71% reduction in Nitrogen Oxide. Thus, seeking to preserve good air quality, in tune … [Read more...] about Electromobility as a key element for post-COVID-19 recovery in Chile

Guayaquil’s electric buses show potential of local implementation of NDC to support a sustainable recovery

July 22, 2020 por Benoit Lefevre - Jean Pol Armijos Leray - Joan Oriol Prats - Roberto Ascencio Rojas Leave a Comment

The public transport sector in Ecuador has been one of the most affected sectors in the country by the pandemic. Initially, there was a significant drop in demand since in order to reduce infections the confinement of the population was imposed and mobility restricted. The country's current situation reflects its vulnerability to the health emergency, but its essential role … [Read more...] about Guayaquil’s electric buses show potential of local implementation of NDC to support a sustainable recovery

Costa Rica reaffirms its leadership in electric mobility

December 23, 2019 por Benoit Lefevre - Mauricio Bayona - Roberto Ascencio Rojas Leave a Comment

As part of its 2018-2050 National Decarbonization Plan to address the climate crisis and improve the quality of life of citizens, Costa Rica presented financial, fiscal, tariff and infrastructure solutions that will boost the electrification of public transport. By committing to support and accompany this national objective, he assumed his regional leadership. In the framework … [Read more...] about Costa Rica reaffirms its leadership in electric mobility

Bogotá is a pioneer in acquiring electric buses by tender

December 23, 2019 por Benoit Lefevre - Diana Galarza Molina - Gibet Camós - Guy Edwards - Roberto Ascencio Rojas Leave a Comment

Imagine you are waiting for the bus and instead of the arrival of an old and noisy bus, a clean and silent electric bus arrives that also has WIFI, USB ports and access for the disabled. This will be a reality in Bogotá with the award of 379 electric buses. These electric buses will start operating in September 2020 and will be the second largest electric fleet in Latin … [Read more...] about Bogotá is a pioneer in acquiring electric buses by tender

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