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Seven 'UAE' stories February 2017 - April 2024

Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’

Scooter Doll Apr 22 2024 - 10:29 am PT

Just weeks after announcing plans to showcase its solar EV technology to the public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startup Aptera Motors is taking things a step further. The company recently shared intentions to begin selling its nascent vehicles in the UAE, kicking off the new market entry with 53 production builds of an exclusive “Union Edition” model for early adopters in the Middle East.

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XPeng Motors continues global expansion, announcing dealer partnerships in 5 new markets

Scooter Doll Feb 22 2024 - 9:09 am PT

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Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors continues expanding its global partnerships list, announcing today five dealer networks in separate new markets to help sell its vehicles. In addition to recent plans to enter markets in Israel, XPeng will also sell EVs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lebanon, and more markets in Europe this year.

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Joby Aviation to launch eVTOL air taxi rides in UAE, granted six years of exclusive operations in Dubai

Scooter Doll Feb 11 2024 - 6:48 am PT

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eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has signed a definitive agreement with the government of Dubai to begin air taxi operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), sweetened by the exclusive rights to aerial operations in the country’s capitol for six years.

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Archer Aviation expands UAE presence with purchase plan up to 100 eVTOLs valued at $500M

Scooter Doll Nov 16 2023 - 12:04 pm PT

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One month to the day after announcing a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch its initial eVTOL operations in the Middle East, advanced air mobility developer Archer Aviation is celebrating another potential deal worth up to $500 million. Here’s the latest.

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Archer Aviation signs deal to launch its eVTOL air taxi service across the United Arab Emirates

Scooter Doll Oct 16 2023 - 11:47 am PT

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A mere few months after receiving FAA certification to begin eVTOL test flights in the US, Archer Aviation has found its first international launch partner for all-electric air taxi services in the United Arab Emirates. Through a recently signed MOU, Archer will work to implement the necessary infrastructure to enable commercial services on the wings (or rotors, rather) of incentives from Abu Dhabi.

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Einride partners with UAE to deploy a massive freight grid filled with electric, autonomous trucks

Scooter Doll May 31 2023 - 3:00 am PT

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Autonomous EV freight developer Einride is doing everything it can to become a globally recognized name in zero-emission commercial vehicle technologies. Today, the company announced a signed memorandum of understanding with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) to deploy Einride’s full electric and autonomous freight portfolio across over 550 km.

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Tesla is officially launching in the United Arab Emirates this month starting with service center in Dubai

Fred Lambert Feb 4 2017 - 3:35 pm PT

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Local Tesla enthusiasts have been asking for the company to have an official presence in the region for a long time and now it’s finally happening. Tesla confirmed that it will be launching in the United Arab Emirates this month – starting with an event in Dubai on February 13th.

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