The Heroes of July 26 Mechanical Company (Holmeca) is diversifying its production by taking on the assembly of electric tricycles at its facilities. In line with the country’s energy matrix transition policy.
Ramón Pifferrer Martínez, the company’s commercial director, informed the Cuban News Agency that the vehicles belong to the Vedca brand. The collaboration agreement is being implement through a foreign investor, which benefits the salaries of its workers.
The director stated that payment is made through the Isla Grande web platform. Subsequently, the customer receives a delivery order which they present at the company to pick up the vehicle.
He added that once the equipment arrives at the workshop, the entire delivery and commissioning process is carried out. Including a certificate of conformity, warranty, and ownership. As well as an operating manual and practical demonstrations that showcase the equipment’s good condition.
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Pifferrer commented that, through this work system, the payment is offset by providing battery-power vehicles for the company itself. Including six electric bicycles and others in the process of being acquire. With the aim of transporting workers in key positions in daily production, specialists, or essential personnel.
Daniel Sánchez Bécquer, a mechanical engineer at the assembly workshop. He emphasized that they assume responsibility for the maintenance of these vehicles for a period of six months after purchase. Also including distant provinces such as Villa Clara, Santiago de Cuba, and some municipalities in Havana. Where few vehicles are return due to breakdowns or other problems.
Sánchez Bécquer stated that the current tricycles have a maximum load capacity of 600 kilograms. Offering the necessary comfort to transport passengers and a range of up to 120 kilometers per full battery charge. Thus meeting the demands of the region.
Holmeca is transitioning to new production lines through partnerships and collaborations with other economic actors. Without abandoning its core business of manufacturing agricultural implements that benefit the economy and replace imports.
With information from the Cuban News Agency
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