The world’s largest solar + storage project will deliver power 24/7
The United Arab Emirates is building the world’s largest solar and battery storage project that will dispatch clean energy 24/7.
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Could McLaren go all-electric? UAE fund agrees to purchase 100% of the auto business to accelerate its growth
An Abu Dhabi-based investment firm has entered a non-binding agreement to buy 100% of McLaren’s automotive business, including a stake in the McLaren Group. The purchase goal is to bring additional capital to McLaren to accelerate its growth in vehicle development, particularly in electric vehicle technologies. If approved, could McLaren become the next supercar developer to go all-electric?
Expand Expanding CloseNIO begins online presence for its expansion to the UAE ahead of a market launch later this year
Chinese EV automaker NIO is expanding its global presence, making headway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a strategic partnership backed by the Abu Dhabi government. The automaker has gone live with an official website and social media page for its new UAE business division and has shared who will manage it.
Expand Expanding CloseAptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’
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.
Expand Expanding CloseAptera to showcase solar EV tech in the UAE as it preps its first production-intent builds [Video]
Aptera Motors has just delivered its first solar EV to a customer. April fools! Yes, it is now April, which means we get another video update from Aptera. This month’s progress update recaps a recent visit to France, details an upcoming trip to the United Arab Emirates, and talks about the status of Aptera’s first production-intent solar EV builds. Watch the video in full below.
Expand Expanding CloseXPeng Motors continues global expansion, announcing dealer partnerships in 5 new markets
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.
Expand Expanding CloseArcher Aviation expands UAE presence with purchase plan up to 100 eVTOLs valued at $500M
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.
Expand Expanding CloseArcher Aviation signs deal to launch its eVTOL air taxi service across the United Arab Emirates
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.
Expand Expanding CloseEinride partners with UAE to deploy a massive freight grid filled with electric, autonomous trucks
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.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla owners in UAE ask the automaker & Elon Musk for services in the nation
Inspired by the success of Portugal’s plea for a store and service center in the country which has been answered by CEO Elon Musk (sort of), Tesla owners in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are now sending a message to the automaker and Elon to get service for their vehicles in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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