Abu Dhabi’s Tadweer unveiled the new all-electric Renault lorry
sustainable mobility
electric vehicle
UAE, Saudi Arabia electric vehicle demand rising, says new General Motors report
The survey explored the awareness of electric vehicles in UAE and Saudi Arabia, followed by long-term cost savings associated with EV ownership, available vehicle options, and charging infrastructure
Abu Dhabi
UAE reveals first 100% electric waste management trucks
The Renault truck will be used by Tadweer in Abu Dhabi
carbon emissions
Unilever Arabia adds first electric van to its delivery fleet in UAE
Unilever’s new electric van boasts a range of up to 300 kilometres and a payload capacity of 1,400 kilograms
electric carmaker
Tesla shares dive nearly 10% as Musk signals more price cuts
Tesla has already slashed prices six times this year and Musk suggested more such moves ahead
eco-friendly transportation
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
autonomous cars
Kia unveils new EV model with 541-kilometer range on single charging
Extensive use of sustainable and biomaterials; Will have conditional Level-3 autonomy; Introduces Kia Connect Store to update features Over-the-Air
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
Amazon
Amazon eyes electric vehicle deliveries in the region, says CEO
With sustainability efforts on the rise in the region, the e-commerce giant could be looking to use electric vehicles, scooters and small bikes for deliveries in the Middle East
electric carmaker
Tesla continues price war in EV market with second round of discounts
Tesla’s Model S and Model X prices are down between 4 and 9 percent, respectively, after reductions of 6-20 percent in January
circular economy
Moving towards a circular economy
The UAE is primed to drive the move to the circular economy
Ashok Leyland
Reliance unveils India’s first hydrogen-powered tech for heavy-duty trucks
The hydrogen tech solution will emit near zero emissions, deliver performance on par with conventional diesel trucks and reduce noise
20-minute city Dubai
Dubai reveals massive new 93km climate controlled highway for walking, cycling
The new Dubai highway is titled ‘THE LOOP’
Dubai RTA
Dubai RTA approves new long-term strategic plan
The plan is aligns with the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, Dubai Plan 2030, Dubai Government Directives and the UAE Government Vision, ‘We the UAE 2031’
Autonomous vehicles
UAE reveals first driverless cargo truck
The move is part of the Dubai’s efforts to be the world’s smart mobility hub
advanced air mobility in dubai
Dubai will be home to the world’s first Advanced Air Mobility integrator centre
The AAM infrastructure will be located at Dubai South following landmark agreement
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
