The first chargers from the collaboration are already installed and available for use
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BYD
Chinese EV giant BYD launches 5-minute battery charging technology: Report
During tests on its new Han L sedan, BYD’s new battery and charging system provided approximately 400 kilometres of range in 5 minutes, according to Chairman and founder Wang Chuanfu, the report said
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UAE’s MoEI, Etihad WE form joint venture to supercharge EV infrastructure
UAEV is the first network fully owned by the government with the objective of making EV charging more accessible in the UAE
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Saudi Arabia’s EVIQ plans to install 5,000 electric vehicle charging points, announces Riyadh R&D centre
PIF-backed EVIQ invests in Saudi electric vehicle charging technology
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Saudi launches EVIQ to power electric vehicles in Kingdom
PIF-backed Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company brand EVIQ in Saudi Arabia
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Dubai plans 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations
Dubai’s DEWA is planning to increase electric vehicle charging stations by 170% in three years
Abu Dhabi
UAE’s Al-Futtaim strengthens position in electric vehicle market with 3 new launches
The group launched an electric mobility company, formed a new partnership, BYD vehicles
Connectivity
Dubai ranked number one for public transport in Middle East and Africa
Dubai is developing a leading public transport system package, with the city-wide metro which is one of the largest metro systems in the world
Ceer
Saudi Arabia’s Electromin to receive EV chargers by Siemens amid kingdom’s sustainability efforts
The ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers, wall and pole mounted devices to be supplied across the country
automobile industry
Rising fuel prices makes a case for electric vehicles – how prepared is the Middle East to take advantage?
A study earlier showed EVs are cheaper to repair and maintain, with owners spending $6,000-10,000 less on average over the lifespan of the vehicle
automobile industry
Five things to consider before buying an electric vehicle
While electric cars are better cars and better for the environment that those that run on combustion engines, you still need to make an informed decision and consider a number of factors before owning an electric car
DEWA
How Dubai is attracting more ‘green’ vehicles to its roads
Nearly 8,500 electric and hybrid vehicles registered as Dubai seeks to drive forward sustainable transport solutions
Al Furjan
Nakheel launches new Dubai community to boost take-up of electric cars
Every home in Murooj Al Furjan will feature a charging point for electric vehicles
automobile industry
Video: How far will electric transport take us?
When it comes to getting from A to B, the future is electric. From autonomous cars in tomorrow’s smart cities, to e-scooters and flying taxis, the FT’s looks at just how far electricity will take us.
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UAE’s Masdar partners with UK government to invest in new tech fund
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar is among the first to invest in fund to bolster Britain’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure
climate change
Video: Why demand for electric cars will grow
Electric cars promise to change the way we drive, making it greener and potentially even safer.
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Gulf electric car buyers put off by ‘high prices and poor infrastructure’
The report by online car sales site YallaMotor in conjunction with Global EVRT Middle East and GreenParking found that only 9% of GCC-based drivers have ever driven a pure electric vehicle