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Masdar city to review benefits, challenges of EVs in three day summit

The SAVI aims to position Abu Dhabi as a leading smart and autonomous vehicles hub, making significant contributions across air, land and sea mobility applications.
  • The three-day summit is scheduled to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from May 29-31.
  • Lukas Sokol, Masdar City’s head of master planning, will shed light on the city’s work in introducing electric, autonomous vehicles.

ABU DHABI, UAE – Two of Masdar’s spokespeople will address key issues, challenges, and opportunities in electric vehicle innovation during the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) 2023.

It is a part of Masdar City’s efforts to foster the adoption of sustainable urban transportation.

The three-day summit is scheduled to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) from May 29-31.

It is likely to feature high-caliber electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and sustainability experts.

Lukas Sokol, Masdar City’s head of master planning, will shed light on Masdar City’s pioneering work in introducing electric and autonomous vehicles to Abu Dhabi during a presentation called “Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in the Middle East”.

Sokol will also discuss the challenges and opportunities EVs face as they play a crucial role in the evolving urban mobility ecosystem and the potential quality of life, efficiency, and sustainability gains that can be achieved through innovation.

Steve Severance, Masdar City’s director of growth, will highlight practical ways for Abu Dhabi and the region’s cities to take advantage of the electric vehicle revolution.

During a panel discussion called Enabling and Financing Electric Vehicle Innovation in the Middle East, Severance will provide examples of success stories worldwide that could be tailored for the region.

Panelists will also discuss how to accelerate innovation across the EV value chain and support the creation of new startups, research, and development, as well as the crucial role of green financing in facilitating the transition to EVs.