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Aruba government electric vehicle transition

Overview

The Government of Aruba is expanding its official electric vehicle (EV) fleet to decrease fossil fuel dependency and enhance energy efficiency. Following a public tender and market consultation, the company Green Wheels was selected as a supplier for ministers, though the Prime Minister is excluded from this specific arrangement.

Data from the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) indicates significant economic advantages, noting a nearly 70% reduction in monthly fuel expenditures per vehicle during the first six months of EV implementation. Average monthly costs dropped from AWG 1,500 to approximately AWG 405 per vehicle.

Minister of Economic Affairs Geoffrey Wever stated that the electrification of the public fleet serves as a “concrete example of the government's commitment to sustainability.” Various state entities, including CBS, DEZHI, SEDECO, DTZ, and Post Aruba N.V., have already incorporated electric vehicles into their operations as part of a strategy for modernization and energy independence.

Entities

Geoffrey Wever · Aruba Bank · Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek · Green Wheels · Government of Aruba

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Aruba expands electric vehicle fleet to reduce fuel costs

    Aruba is expanding its official electric vehicle fleet to reduce fuel costs and fossil fuel dependency, with early data showing a 70% reduction in monthly fuel spending for some departments.

  2. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Aruba Bank launches MEGA 2026 vehicle financing promotion

    Aruba Bank has introduced ‘POV: MEGA 2026’, offering special vehicle financing deals including 0% down payments and a six-month payment deferral for new cars and motorcycles.

Sources

eanews.com · noticiaimpacto.com · solodipueblo.com