The heroic city moves towards sustainable tourism with the arrival of the first 24 vehicles that will mark the end of the use of horses in tourist cars
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This November 11, Cartagena will receive the first 24 100% electric tourist cars, a historic change that puts an end to the use of horses and marks the beginning of sustainable tourism in the Historic Center.
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This November 11while Cartagena celebrates its Independence, another historical event will mark a before and after in tourism: the arrival of the first 24 100% electric cars that will replace the horses that for decades roamed the streets of the Historic Center.
The entry of these vehicles symbolizes the definitive closure of a stage marked by the animal abuse, exhaustion and exploitationa problem denounced for years by animal defenders, environmental organizations and tourists.
A milestone for animal welfare and sustainable tourism
With the arrival of the first batch of a total of 60 electric cars Cartagena begins a transition that will completely transform a tourist activity inherited from colonial times.
The mayor of Cartagena expressed: “No more, never again a spoiled horse. Never again an abused horse.”
electric car hangar.
In an area of more than 2,850 m2, the yard – workshop will have all the necessary technology for charging batteries and cleaning vehicles, guaranteeing that electric cars are always kept in the best operating and aesthetic conditions, in line with the heritage and tourist image of Cartagena.
The charging station, powered by photovoltaic energy, with an installed power of 150 kWh; and 244 solar panels on the roof and the structure of the patio-workshop, it will have a simultaneous charging capacity of 60 batteries, ready for immediate exchange.
Chinese teams are already in the city to begin assembly
Technical personnel from the factory in China are already in Cartagena. The teams are ready and are just waiting for the arrival of the container to begin the assembly process inside the hangar built especially for this operation.
The work is progressing so that the 60 cars will be ready to operate on December 15date established for the traditional coachmen to continue providing their service, now under a modern, clean and cruelty-free model.
The announcement has been celebrated by environmentalists, authorities and the community in general.
One of the most notable messages was that of Senator Andrea Padilla:
“Colombia wins, Cartagena wins, the animals win and the families who work in this tourist activity win, which will now be sustainable and will not cause suffering to any living being.” express
