UAE’s net-zero ambitions further advance with the addition of electric waste management trucks. Renault Trucks Middle East and Al Masaood launched the first 100 percent electric waste truck which will be used in Abu Dhabi by Tadweer.
The vehicle was manufactured by Renault Trucks under the Al Masaood following the successful signing of a partnership agreement between Tadweer and Al Masaood during the EcoWaste Exhibition and Conference.
Being the first launch in the region, Renault Trucks E-tech will run a pilot programme to gauge the vehicle’s performance in high temperatures and also address logistical challenges such as charging stations along key routes.
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Driving UAE’s Net Zero ambitions
“Renault Trucks has a legacy of providing market-leading transport solutions for nearly 130 years, and we have succeeded because our eye is always out on the future needs of the industry,” said Olivier De Saint Meleuc, President of Renault Trucks International.
“The imperative for today is to tackle global warming, and we are proud that our state-of-the-art trucks are able to address the global requirement for low or zero emission vehicles, and to also contribute to the UAE’s visionary Net Zero 2050 strategic ambition. We are thrilled that we can bring our own electric mobility vision to the country, thanks to our partnership with Al Masaood, who share our values and future outlook for a zero-carbon future.”
“At Al Masaood, we have made a tangible and firm commitment to support the nation in meeting its Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative, and we do recognize that as a key industrial player in the nation’s capital and in the country as a whole, that we do bear a heavy responsibility in not only lowering our greenhouse emissions, but by providing innovative solutions to private and public partners to help mitigate their own emissions,” said Mohamed El Zeftawi, General Manager of Al Masaood’s Commercial Vehicles and Equipment division.
“We are able to deliver these solutions thanks to our strategic partnerships, and with Renault Trucks Middle East and Tadweer, we found partners that can deliver on our aspirations.”
The usage of these electric trucks will remove over 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the environment each year, with a range of up to 200 kilometres between charges.
The truck will result in low operating costs while maintaining optimal range and payload.
“Tadweer has established its position as a pioneer in waste management and driving a sustainable future. The company incorporates state-of-the-art and modern technologies to ensure successful operation, while supporting Abu Dhabi’s Environment Vision 2030 and the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 ambitions as well,” said Ali Al Dhaheri, MD and CEO at Tadweer.
“We therefore look forward for our ongoing collaboration with Al Masaood and Renault Trucks and are excited to see what this E-Tech Waste Management Truck has to offer in terms of performance and efficiency.”
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