World Electric Vehicles Conference (1999)

Costa Rica Foundation for Sustainable Development

World Electric Vehicles Conference (1999)

Between November 18 and 20, 1999, APVE organized the World Electric Vehicles Conference, which was held simultaneously in Chattanooga (Tennessee, USA) and San José (Costa Rica). This event brought together scientists, technicians, business leaders, and high-level decision-makers from more than 20 countries, fostering the exchange of ideas and advancements in electric vehicle technology.

The conference served as a crucial platform for the global debate on the future of sustainable mobility, featuring the participation of prominent experts in the field. This engagement strengthened the collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive the adoption of clean technologies.

Collaborating Institutions:

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Universidad de Costa Rica
Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Fundecooperación
Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje
Ministry of Public Education
Center for Research in the Improvement of Technical Education
Private Companies

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The Costa Rican Foundation for Sustainable Development, also known as ENTEBBE in honor of its headquarters located in the Ochomogo mountains, was established in Costa Rica by former President José María Figueres Olsen and former First Lady Josette Altmann Borbón, with the vision of creating a more equitable and sustainable world, centered on education, leadership, sustainability, and the protection of natural resources, especially the oceans. Its name evokes a spirit of international cooperation and global sustainability.

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