Igor Calvet
Igor Calvet is the newly appointed president of Anfavea, the National Association of Vehicle Manufacturers in Brazil. Taking office in April, he is the first executive hired from the market for this position and aims to address the increasing importation of Chinese vehicles. Calvet is determined to seek a clear answer from the Brazilian government regarding the taxation of electric and hybrid vehicle imports, advocating for a reinstatement of full tariffs to protect the local automotive industry. His leadership comes at a time when the Brazilian automotive sector is facing challenges from foreign competition and economic pressures, and he emphasizes the need for local production commitments from international automakers.
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Igor Calvet is the president of Anfavea, who presented the study on vehicle emissions in Brazil.
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