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Key findings include an average economic saving of over 3 million pesos per beneficiary and a positive shift in driver and citizen perceptions of electric vehicle technology. While the programs successfully addressed gender gaps and demonstrated operational viability for trips under 300 km daily, challenges remain regarding residential charger installation delays, digital gaps among older drivers, and initial distrust regarding battery autonomy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cmsost-000014#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The MTE and +TE programs introduced 405 electric vehicles (EVs) across 10 regions of Chile, facilitating fleet renewal and the development of local operational capacities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cmsost-000014#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Beneficiaries experienced an average economic saving of more than 3 million pesos due to the lower operating costs of electric vehicles.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cmsost-000014#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The programs positively influenced the gender gap in the sector; specifically, the +TE pilot achieved 40% female 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