The move supports the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority’s (SRTA) efforts to accelerate sustainable mobility in the UAE’s public transport landscape
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US to aid India in accelerating e-mobility adoption with a $150mn fund
The proposal coincides with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to the US
China
India’s metro network on track to become second-largest in the world
Currently, China has the world’s largest number of metro systems in the world, with Shanghai having the world’s longest metro network
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Hajj 2023: Saudi Arabia now has AI-powered electric self-driving buses for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia testing AI-powered self-driving electric buses for Hajj pilgrims
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Dubai’s RTA partners with Al-Futtaim Automotive to deploy 360 electric and hybrid vehicles
The agreement also envisages Al-Futtaim providing assistance to RTA for further building the authority’s electric charging technology and infrastructure
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Saudi Arabia launches electric bus services in Madinah
The electric bus, will link the 38-kilometer stretch between Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport and the Prophet’s Mosque
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Saudi’s Red Sea Global kicks of smart mobility with electric bus fleet purchase
RSG has also become the first owner of a fleet of carbon-neutral smart buses in the kingdom, following its agreements with global companies in smart electric mobility
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New technology unveiled to wirelessly charge electric vehicles in Dubai
The Museum of the Future and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) are showcasing a range of future mobility solutions including an under-the-road charging network
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Emirates to trial electric bus in its latest sustainability drive
The airline has highlighted its wide-ranging eco-friendly initiatives for World Environment Day 2022
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How Gulf gov’ts can unlock $400bn economic boost via sustainable mobility
New research says GCC countries must incentivise environment-friendly and energy-efficient modes of transportation
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Deal signed to roll out green public transport fleet of buses across UAE
Electric buses set to be powered by fastest charging LTO battery in the world, with the buses being charged in less than 20 minutes