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Bahwan Automobile Trading partners with JBM Electric Vehicles for electric buses in Oman

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

Bahwan Automobile Trading has announced a partnership with JBM Electric Vehicles (P) Ltd. to introduce electric buses in Oman, the agreement for which was signed at the MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition 2024 in Dubai.

This agreement sees JBM’s enter into the MEA region for the first time.

Likewise, it also marks BAT’s strategic expansion into the EV market.

Outside of China, JBM has the world’s largest integrated dedicated Electric vehicle manufacturing facility in India, with an installed capacity of 20,000 buses annually.

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Winners of UAE Electric Vehicle Grand Prix announced

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

The winners of the second edition of the UAE Electric Vehicle Grand Prix (UAE EVGP) for high school students have been announced. 

The UAE EVGP 2024 was co-organised by Global EEE and 3elm Education and Training in partnership with the US Mission in the UAE, NYU Abu Dhabi, ProjoTech, Al Forsan International Sports Resort, and PepsiCo. 

The winning teams from Shenandoah Valley Virginia, Al Ittihad Private School, and Harissonburg High School were ranked based on the most laps completed at the race. 

The race took place on March 2 at Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi and brought together more than 450 participating high school students.

The US team from Shenandoah Valley in Virginia joined as an independent team and won first place after completing 32 laps on a single battery charge, it was shared. 

Second place overall and first place in the UAE was awarded to Ittihad Private School with 30 laps achieved. 

Teams from schools in the UAE received awards in 12 of the 13 categories. 

These teams were placed first in:

  • The best-performing new team, 
  • Car workmanship, 
  • Technical innovation, 
  • Innovation in the use of 3D printing, 
  • Best car graphics, 
  • Best video, 
  • Best photo, and 
  • The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) award.

The panel of judges comprised experts from the private sector, academia, and government, including representatives from the US Department of Transportation and the Washington DC Department of Energy and Environment.

Commenting on the event, NYU Abu Dhabi Vice Chancellor Mariët Westermann said: “We congratulate the winners of the Electric Vehicle Grand Prix and commend all the participating teams. It is inspiring to see high school students combine academic learning with hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts in an exciting real-world context. We are proud to serve as the academic partner. We will continue working at NYU Abu Dhabi to prepare and empower the next generation to explore cutting-edge technologies and drive positive change toward a sustainable future.”

Lina Lampkin from 3elm Education added: “We imagine that the students from the UAE building the electrical vehicles in this program will shape the future of sustainable mobility tomorrow. We witnessed the students’ innovation and creativity during the student cantered and fun race day and we congratulate all participants and winners. The UAE EVGP program is one of our flagship projects at 3elm Education because we believe in creating hope for the future through education.”

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SFME to host high-level roundtable discussion on EV market growth in MENA

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

The Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) has announced the launch of a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Green Mobility and the Growth of MENA’s EV Market.”

The event, organised in partnership with First Motors and Infracorp, is set to take place in Bahrain on March 4.

It marks the first session in the Forum’s 2024 series focusing on carbon neutrality in the MENA region.

In conjunction with the roundtable, Infracorp, the Forum’s lead partner and venue partner for the roundtable, will sign a partnership agreement with Solar One to operate an electric vehicle charging station in Bahrain Harbour.

The session will be attended by experts in transportation and sustainability from the region who will come together to discuss decarbonising the sector and the role of EVs in achieving carbon neutrality.

Specifically, discussions will centre on the global challenge posed by transportation sector emissions and regional efforts to promote sustainable mobility solutions.

EV technology, charging infrastructure and regulatory frameworks will also be explored.

The roundtable session will feature representatives from institutions, including Abdulaziz Tawfeeqi, Director of Development at Infracorp.

A session will also be moderated by Kal Subramanian, Head of Markets at KPMG.

The Forum is supported by a range of partners, including ABC Bank and Infracorp as lead partners, strategic partners like Tamkeen, Bapco Energies and Standard Chartered Bank, as well as Forum partners such as APM Terminals Bahrain, ASRY, Zubi and Partners, the Bahrain Ship Repairing and Engineering Company (BASREC), and the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain.

Gulf Air Group serves as the official carrier, and media partners include Asharq Business with Bloomberg, BFT Media and OGN.

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Polestar 3 launches in UAE

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, the official distributor of Polestar in the UAE, has announced the official launch of Polestar 3.

Polestar 3 is a fully electric 5-seat SUV with a power range of up to 380 kW and 910 Nm of torque.

It features aerodynamic optimisations, including a front aero wing integrated into the bonnet, an aero wing integrated into the rear spoiler, and rear aero blades.

Further, it is available at launch with a dual-motor configuration with a power bias towards the rear, and an optional Performance Pack for increased power and torque.

It offers a 111 kWh battery pack with a driving range of up to 610km WLTP.

It is also equipped for bidirectional charging, enabling future potential for vehicle-to-grid and plug-and-charge capabilities.

This is also the brand’s first vehicle planned to be produced on two continents, it was shared.

In the UAE, Polestar 3 prototypes were tested last year with temperatures reaching up to 50°C, aimed to fine-tune the vehicle’s climate system as a part of extreme weather tests to ensure optimal performance.

Speaking about the launch, Hasan Nergiz, Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, said: “Polestar 3 is one of the most anticipated electric vehicles worldwide, and of course, we are thrilled to bring this car into the region. For us, this is the car that will unlock the UAE market for Polestar, as it redefines what SUVs can do in terms of performance in the electric age, while enabling zero carbon emissions. It is also a strong manifestation of our commitment to continue spearheading the sustainable mobility transition of the country, and delivering the best of performance, luxury and sustainability, all at the same time.

“The introduction of Polestar 3 is perfectly timed, as Al-Futtaim continue to drive investments in shaping an end-to-end electric mobility ecosystem across the UAE, including our own charging stations and the region’s first IMI-certified e-mobility training centre launched by us last year.”

It was shared that Polestar 3 is also equipped with central computing using the NVIDIA DRIVE core computer and carries next-generation advanced active and passive safety technology from Volvo Cars.

This includes interior radar sensors that can detect sub-millimetre movements in the interior of the car.

This is also linked to the climate control system to avoid heat stroke or hypothermia.

Further collaborations with safety technology partners like Zenseact, Luminar and Smart Eye provide Polestar 3 with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) technology.

Meanwhile, the infotainment system is powered by a next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies.

The infotainment interface is powered by Android Automotive OS and features Google built-in, an evolution of the system first introduced in Polestar 2.

Standard equipment includes air suspension, a panoramic glass roof, all-LED lighting, retractable door handles, and 21-inch alloy wheels.

Optional packs, such as the Pilot Pack with LiDAR from Luminar and the Performance Pack.

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BMW Group Middle East and EMAAR to install more than 50 EV charging points across key locations in UAE

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

BMW Group Middle East and EMAAR have announced a strategic partnership that will see them expand the EV charging points in the UAE.

The agreement was reached during COP28 UAE – where BMW Group participated as the VIP e-Mobility Provider.

BMW Group Middle East, it shared, will install the charging points across EMAAR’s prime locations, including residential and public areas.

In collaboration with BMW AGMC, the project aims to electrify over 25 EMAAR projects this year.

More than 50 charging points are scheduled to be installed during the first phase of the partnership.

Commenting on the partnership, Dr Hamid Haqparwar, Managing Director of BMW Group Middle East, said: “Our collaboration with EMAAR is yet another milestone as we aim to accelerate the transition towards sustainable mobility in the UAE. The collaboration represents our joint efforts to expand the charging infrastructure in locations where our cus-tomers reside and commute. We remain committed in playing a direct role in shaping the future of sustainable mobility in the UAE, and I am glad to see this shared dedication with EMAAR in achieving this vision.”

Ahmed Almatrooshi, Emaar Properties Executive Board Member and Chairman of Emaar Foundation, added: ”EMAAR is thrilled to partner with BMW Group Middle East in this important initiative. This collabora-tion not only reinforces our commitment to environmental stewardship but also enhances the living experi-ence of our residents and visitors. By integrating state-of-the-art EV charging infrastructure across our prop-erties, we are contributing to the nation’s green mobility objectives and COP28’s sustainability goals. This is a step forward in our continuous endeavour to help build a more sustainable and connected future for all.”

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DEWA’s EV green chargers saw 59% surge in service usage last year

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has shared that its EV Green Charger initiative witnessed a 59 per cent increase in the usage of its “Green Charger” services for electric vehicles throughout 2023.

It noted that by 31 December, its initiative recorded 1,145,427 charging sessions conducted by registered electric vehicles, with a 59 per cent increase from 2022. 

DEWA provided 23419.821MWh of electricity for charging EVs in Dubai from 2015 to the end of 2023 through this initiative, powering a cumulative electric vehicle distance of 117 million kilometres.

It was shared that Dubai has seen an increase in the use of EVs since 2015, reaching 25,929 vehicles by the end of December 2023.

The number of EV owners registered under the initiative has also increased from 14 in 2015 to more than 13,959 by the end of December 2023.

DEWA noted that it has deployed 382 EV Green Charging Stations across Dubai, with many chargers having dual charging outlets. 

Four types of chargers have been installed: 

  • Ultra-Fast Charger (150 kW DC with ChadeMO and combo CCS sockets);
  • Fast Charger (43 kW AC with Type 2 Socket, 50 kW DC ChadeMO and Combo CCS Sockets; 
  • Public Charger (2 x 22 kW AC, with double Type 2 Socket); and 
  • Wall-Box (22 kW AC, with single Type 2 Socket).

Customers can also locate charging station locations through DEWA’s website, smart app, and 14 other digital platforms.

DEWA allows customers to create an EV account through its website, smart app, or the Interactive Voice System (IVR) at the DEWA Customer Care Centre. 

Customers can utilise the charging stations within an hour of vehicle registration. 

DEWA also launched the EV Green Charger User Dashboard to help customers better manage their EV Green Charger services. 

All customers, including unregistered ones, can also use the guest mode feature to charge their EVs.

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TAQA Volt and Al-Futtaim Real Estate partner to establish nine electrical vehicle charging stations

by Madaline Dunn
written by Madaline Dunn

Al-Futtaim Real Estate (AFRE) has teamed up with TAQA Volt, a subsidiary of TAQA Power, the electricity operating arm of TAQA Arabia group, the energy and utility solutions provider, to develop Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

Through the partnership, TAQA Volt is set to develop, manage, operate and maintain an initial phase of nine Electric Vehicle Charging Stations within “Cairo Festival City.”

This move, it was shared, lays the groundwork for a broader expansion plan, envisioning the proliferation of such charging stations throughout the city in the medium term.

Speaking about this, Eng. Samy Abdel Kader, Managing Director of TAQA Power, said: “In embarking on this transformative venture alongside Al-Futtaim Real Estate, TAQA Volt reinforces its unwavering dedication to sustainability as the first Licensed EV Charging Company in Egypt.”

Adding: “As we expand our footprint to address the current demand, our commitment extends beyond geographical boundaries, with a strategic vision to multiply across the country. We are actively shaping the landscape of the Egyptian market by providing more clean, sustainable energy services to our customers. This collaboration stands as a testament to TAQA Volt’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of a greener, smarter future for our nation.”

Ashraf Ezz El-Din, Managing Director for Al-Futtaim Real Estate, commented: “At AFRE, we view Cairo Festival City not merely as a project but as a visionary hub, a testament to our unwavering dedication to creating smart and sustainable communities. By integrating TAQA Volt’s cutting-edge Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations into this luxurious enclave, we are not only meeting the evolving needs of our discerning customers but also contributing to the broader environmental objective of an eco-friendly and self-sustaining ‘city within a city’.”

“By providing comprehensive smart city solutions encompassing the development of innovative ideas for green buildings and sustainable practices; we assume responsibility for overseeing and optimizing all utilities with a relentless focus on enhancing sustainability. This initiative aligns seamlessly with our visionary commitment to reinforcing our position as a beacon of innovation, sustainability, and a benchmark for the future of real estate development in Egypt,” he said. 

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