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Electric, autonomous vehicles to be focus at Dubai event

DUBAI, November 6, 2016

The development of electric, autonomous, and connected vehicles in the GCC will be in sharp focus at the 2nd International Conference on Future Mobility, to be held later this month, in Dubai, UAE.

The event will take place on November 14 and 15, at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, and more than 350 delegates from 25 countries representing 150 organisations are expected to attend.

The conference arrives following a series of declarations from authorities promoting the use of alternative and eco-friendly non-fossil fuel technologies on UAE roads, said a statement.

Hosted by the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA), and organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the two-day summit will feature a line-up of more than 30 international experts sharing their insights into smart, clean, and connected mobility, it said.

A co-located exhibition will also shine the spotlight on futuristic vehicles using the latest in smart eco-friendly technology from the world’s heavyweight manufacturers such as Toyota, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen and more, it added.

Held under the patronage of Dr Rashid Ahmed Bin-Fahad, the UAE Minister of State and chairman of ESMA, the event leads a concerted effort to slash carbon emissions in a region widely known for its love of cars.

The Dubai government has mandated that 10 per cent of all civic fleets in the emirate consist of electric vehicles by 2020. This ambitious target means thousands of electric vehicles are set to be ordered to replace existing government department vehicle fleets.

Additionally, the government is working on consumer incentives to encourage drivers to switch from petroleum-powered cars to the more sustainable hybrid and electric alternative.  

ESMA has come up with a comprehensive scheme covering all aspects of operating and maintaining vehicles powered by alternative energy sources. The government body has drafted unified regulations and standards that will come into effect shortly and to which all electric and hybrid vehicles entering UAE will have to comply.

Meanwhile, in April 2016, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced that 25 per cent of vehicles in Dubai will be autonomous by 2030, adding further weight behind the big push toward a smarter, greener, and more mobile future.  

Abdulla Abdulqader Al Maeeni, director general of ESMA, said: “Given that the UAE Government has announced that 25 per cent of all public transport systems in the country will be smart and automated by 2030, we are set to see a transformation in the way people and goods move around the country.”

“The event with its focus on alternative technologies, automation and connected transport, is especially relevant here,” he said.

“The conference is a unique platform for delegates to meet and interact with government regulators, manufacturers, and leading experts in the field and discuss the latest technological developments that are driving the industry,” he concluded.
Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of organiser, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “The UAE is making an assertive push to promote the use of eco-friendly vehicles as part of its effort to reduce the country’s carbon footprint and develop a sustainable economy.

“With the GCC on the brink of witnessing an exciting transformation in sustainable mobility, the UAE is continuing its tradition of being in the forefront of promoting innovation and being a leader in effecting positive change,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service




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