Smart City Summit & Expo 2026 · Taipei, Taiwan

Powering the Future
from the Heart of Southern Brazil

Eletrocar is an energy distribution company rooted in Rio Grande do Sul — a region of extraordinary agricultural power, industrial tradition, and untapped investment potential.

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Energy at the Core of a Thriving Region

Eletrocar is a state-owned electricity distribution company headquartered in Carazinho, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. For decades, we have been the backbone of energy infrastructure across a vast and productive region in the north of the state — connecting farms, industries, families, and cities.

We serve municipalities spanning one of Brazil's most dynamic agricultural and industrial corridors. Our mission goes beyond distributing electricity: we are a strategic partner in regional development, sustainability, and the modernization of infrastructure that enables businesses to grow and thrive.

Carazinho — our home — sits at the crossroads of this productive heartland. A city of over 68,000 people, it is a reference point for agribusiness, services, and logistics in Rio Grande do Sul, connecting the region to the rest of Brazil and the world.

68k+
Inhabitants in Carazinho, our headquarters city
11.4M
People in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil's southernmost state
60%
National market share in agricultural machinery production
Top 3
Brazilian states in agricultural GDP and export volume

Rio Grande do Sul — A Land of Opportunity

Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil's southernmost state and one of its most economically developed. With a strong European cultural heritage, a tradition of hard work, and a diversified economy, the state consistently ranks among Brazil's top contributors to GDP, exports, and industrial production. For investors seeking a stable, productive, and connected environment in South America, Rio Grande do Sul stands out.

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Agricultural Powerhouse

The region produces soybeans, wheat, corn, and livestock on an industrial scale. Our territory is one of the largest soy-producing corridors in the country, feeding global supply chains and driving strong demand for energy and technology.

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Industrial Leader in Agribusiness

Our region holds approximately 60% of Brazil's national market share in the production of agricultural machinery and implements — tractors, harvesters, planters, and precision equipment — making it a true global hub for agro-industrial technology.

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Livestock & Food Production

The state is a major producer of chicken, pork, and cattle for both domestic consumption and international export. These integrated supply chains create robust infrastructure and sustained demand for energy and cold-chain logistics.

Energy Infrastructure

As a strategic energy distributor, Eletrocar connects businesses to a reliable grid. We are actively investing in distributed generation, solar energy, and smart grid solutions to support the region's sustainable growth.

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Strategic Location

Rio Grande do Sul borders Argentina and Uruguay, offering direct access to Mercosur markets. With modern ports, highways, and logistics hubs, the region is a natural gateway for trade between South America and Asia.

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Investment Environment

The state offers legal stability, qualified workforce, research universities, and established industrial parks. The business environment is mature, transparent, and actively welcoming of foreign partnerships and technology transfer.

Why Eletrocar Is in Taipei

We did not come to Taiwan simply to present ourselves. We came to build. Eletrocar is positioning itself as a hub — a bridge between global innovation and a region ready to absorb, adapt, and scale new technologies in energy, agribusiness, and smart infrastructure.

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Attracting Entrepreneurs & Innovators

We are actively seeking entrepreneurs, startups, and technology companies looking for a foothold in one of South America's most productive regions. Our network, infrastructure, and institutional relationships can accelerate your market entry.

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Serving as a Regional Hub

Eletrocar's unique position — embedded in the public sector, trusted by municipalities, and connected to industry — makes us the ideal anchor partner for companies seeking to establish operations in northern Rio Grande do Sul.

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Sustainability & Smart Energy

TEXTO PARA TROCAR

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Unlocking Agricultural Tech Demand

With 60% of Brazil's agro-industrial production concentrated in our region, the appetite for precision agriculture, IoT, automation, and digital infrastructure is enormous. We are the connection between this demand and global suppliers like those found in Taiwan.

60%
National share in
agricultural machinery
250k+
Tons of soy produced
in our coverage area
Mercosur
Direct access to
Argentina & Uruguay
Open
For partnerships,
investment & joint ventures

The Soul of the Gaúcho

To understand Eletrocar is to understand the people who built this region: the Gaúcho. The Gaúcho is the traditional inhabitant of Rio Grande do Sul — shaped by the vast plains, the cold winters, the open sky, and a culture that values honor, loyalty, and hard work above all else.

Much like Taiwanese culture, the Gaúcho world is built on deep respect — for elders, for tradition, for the land, and for the word given in trust. Family is the center of everything. The home is a sanctuary. Relationships are earned over time, through consistency and integrity.

"When a Gaúcho invites you to share a chimarrão, they are not just offering a drink — they are offering trust."

Chimarrão is our ritual drink — a bitter herbal infusion made from yerba mate, similar to green tea, shared in a gourd and passed around in a circle. It is the center of every meaningful conversation. Around chimarrão, deals are discussed, problems are solved, and friendships are formed. The act of sharing it is a gesture of openness and sincerity.

We see a deep parallel with the tea culture of Taiwan — the patience, the ceremony, the relationship built over a warm cup. When we sit across from you at this summit, consider it our invitation to share that circle.

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Chimarrão — The Circle of Trust

Shared from the same gourd, passed from hand to hand, chimarrão is our most intimate social ritual. It signals confidence, openness, and the desire for real conversation. Where chimarrão flows, business happens — slowly, honestly, and with lasting results.

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The Crioulo Horse — Symbol of Freedom & Partnership

The Crioulo is a native breed of horse, descendant of Iberian horses brought to South America centuries ago. Hardy, loyal, and resilient, it became the Gaúcho's most trusted companion on the open plains. It is a symbol of partnership between human and nature — of endurance, character, and respect. The bond between a Gaúcho and his horse is the same bond we seek in business: reliable, long-term, and built on mutual trust.

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Family as the Foundation

In Gaúcho culture, the family is the core institution. Decisions are made with the wellbeing of the family in mind. Elders are consulted and respected. This value system translates directly into business — we are accountable, long-term oriented, and committed to partnerships that benefit everyone at the table.

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A Bridge Between Our Cultures

The Gaúcho and the Taiwanese share more than they may realize: a profound respect for tradition, a preference for depth over superficiality, and the belief that true partnerships take time — and are worth every moment invested in building them right.

We Came Here to Do Business

Whether you are an entrepreneur, an investor, a technology company, or simply curious about what southern Brazil has to offer — we want to talk. Bring your questions, your ideas, and your ambition. We will bring the chimarrão.

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