Primax and the University of Antioquia strengthen research to promote the reduction of motorcycle emissions in Colombia

An alliance to develop research tests that allow assessing the impact of motorcycles on emissions generation and the management and improvement opportunities to contribute to Colombia's decarbonization and energy transition process, Primax and the University of Antioquia signed an alliance to install a dynamometer that will be integrated into the thermal machines laboratory testing rooms of the University.

The tests will study parameters associated with improving the mechanical conditions of motorcycles, more environmentally friendly fuels, performance enhancement devices, and education on driving guidelines, among other factors, to guide the design of alternatives that contribute to reducing emissions in the short term, while other forms of sustainable mobility are implemented.

“Thanks to this endowment, we will be able to strengthen the triple helix University-Business-State, addressing projects that positively impact society,” said John Ramiro Agudelo, professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Antioquia.

For his part, the president of Primax Colombia, Juan José Martínez, stated, “At Primax, we have been supporting the energy transition through the development of more environmentally friendly fuels that allow us to significantly reduce the pollutant emissions generated by the vehicle fleet. Thanks to this project, we will be able to continue advancing in the research and development of more sustainable alternatives that contribute to the State's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 51% by 2030 and becoming a Carbon Neutral country by 2050.”.