The Integrated Transport Centre introduces hydrogen and electric-powered buses on one of Abu Dhabi’s busiest routes, aiming to cut 200 tonnes of carbon daily
sustainable transport
Latest in sustainable transport
Abu Dhabi
Masdar City launches advanced autonomous vehicle testing programme
The first phase of testing features an electric shuttle equipped with LIDAR sensors and advanced software capabilities, enabling autonomous navigation and obstacle detection
Airline
Emirates’ first flights with sustainable aviation fuel from Dubai takes off
This supply marked the first-ever introduction of SAF to Emirates in Dubai, supporting a series of flights over the past few weeks
autonomous
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM signs major $100mn deal with Pony.ai for driverless transport
Under the new deal, NEOM and Pony.ai will collaborate to develop, manufacture, and deliver autonomous driving services, cutting-edge vehicles, and smart vehicle infrastructure across NEOM and key markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
Electric Seagliders
NEOM announces major deal with seaglider builder REGENT for sustainable transport
This move establishes NEOM as the foremost contributor in REGENT’s Series A funding round
Charging station
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global launches largest off-grid EV charging network in kindgom
The charging stations will support Red Sea Global’s initial fleet of 80 electric vehicles
Agility
Green energy on the rise: Are we reaching a tipping point?
Green revolutions are compounding green revolutions, leaving room for positivity
Dubai
RTA free bus rides on some Dubai routes
The initiative is part of the electric bus trial service that will operate from La Mer to Al Sufouh
Aramex
Aramex completes ‘successful’ drone, bot service test in Dubai
The tests are part of the company’s “Future Delivery Program”
20-minute city Dubai
Dubai reveals massive new 93km climate controlled highway for walking, cycling
The new Dubai highway is titled ‘THE LOOP’
Automobili Pininfarina
Italian luxury carmaker Automobili Pininfarina launches the Battista pure-electric hyper GT in the region
The Battista pure-electric hyper GT by Automobili Pininfarina has arrived on the roads of the Middle East as it makes its dynamic launch in Riyadh
abras
Tradition with a twist: Age-old abra still winning global recognition for Dubai
RTA new solar-powered abras help them sweep sustainability awards at the recently-held Asian Leadership Awards
autonomous air taxis
Electric flying taxi revealed: Soar over city traffic at AED11 per mile
World’s first all-electric, autonomous, four-seat eVTOL air taxi was revealed by Wisk Aero
electric carmaker
Saudi wealth fund ‘supportive’ during supply crunch: electric carmaker Lucid
The supply crunch forced the Newark, California-based startup to cut two production targets this year
Abdul Latif Jameel Co
Saudi Arabia’s Abdul Latif Jameel to invest $220mn in India’s EV firm Greaves Electric Mobility
Greaves Electric Mobility will use the funds from the Abdul Latif Jameel investment in new products, associated technologies, market research. brand building, and to enhance manufacturing capacity
airport service provider
UAE’s dnata to replace all its vehicles with electric ones in bid to become carbon neutral
Across Dubai and Jebel Ali, dnata has about 30,000 types of equipment such as motorised and non-motorised trolleys, hybrid cars, and thousands of tractors