Saudi Aramco, the world's largest producer of oil, "is exploring a number of ways to potentially optimize transport efficiency, from innovative lower-carbon fuels to advanced powertrain concepts," said Ali A. Al-Meshari, its senior vice president of Technology Oversight and Coordination.

The Arab countries are experiencing a significant surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), particularly favoring premium models, says Rene Koneberg, MD Audi Middle East.

It is working on a robot that may be helpful to people.

The decline was in part due to a weak sales market in China.

China's EV sector has grown rapidly in recent years.

The automaker will make a bigger push to produce EVs.

The automaker will slash production costs by 30 percent.

Renault unveiled a new electric vehicle and its Scenic model won the Car of the Year award at the first Geneva auto show since 2019, giving a boost to the French automaker's electrification plans. The Renault Scenic, an electric SUV, won the coveted Car of the Year prize, the French...

Dubai, UAE  – Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, the official distributor of Polestar in the UAE, have announced the official launch of Polestar 3, the electric SUV. Polestar 3 is also the brand’s first vehicle planned to be produced on two continents – marking a milestone in green mobility in the...

AMMAN, JORDAN - The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) has issued over 300 authorizations for the installation of electrical metering devices dedicated to electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with the current tally of licensed EV charging facilities standing at 63 across the Kingdom.EMRC records indicate a distribution of 49 publicly...

The aim is to develop EV charging facility in the UAE.

Automakers are facing a 2035 deadline set by the European Union to phase out sales of new combustion engine vehicles. Sales of hybrid cars also soared last year, up by nearly 30 percent.

China is a vital component in US-based Tesla's global layout.

Fully Charged has expertise in EV charging technology.

PIF, SEC JV's brand name for EV infrastructure is EVIQ.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, Amaala and The Red Sea, has completed the installation of the largest off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Saudi Arabia. The network includes more than 150 charging stations spread across...

Brussels, Belgium - EU member countries on Monday adopted a watered-down deal on curbing car emissions, after auto manufacturers complained stricter measures could undermine electric vehicle investments. Led by France and Italy, the 27 nations voted for a less ambitious plan than the one put forward by the European Commission in...

The WSJ's report, released on Monday, cited anonymous sources stating that while talks between Tesla and Saudi Arabia were in their infancy, the outcome remained uncertain. The report highlighted potential roadblocks, including Musk's reportedly strained relationship with the Saudis and the presence of Lucid Motors, a Tesla competitor, which is...

Dubai, UAE - Nearly 15 million electric cars, including both battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, are expected to be shipped worldwide in 2023, Gartner, a global research firm says in its latest forecast.  The figure is anticipated to see a 19% increase in 2024, with a total of 17.9...

Dubai, UAE -- Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), reported 9.6 percent growth in its US equity holdings to US$38.9 billion in Q2, with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid contributing just 16 percent of the increase despite representing 24 percent of the portfolio. Lucid continued to drag down the fund’s US public holdings with...

Despite making up just over 1% of the UAE car market, EV popularity is growing, with plans to boost the electric charging network by 170% by 2025, says a report.

Dubai, UAE - Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr is set to make its debut in the Middle East as it enters the Israeli market in the fourth quarter of this year, Bloomberg reported.  Zeekr, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, has partnered with Israeli distributor Union Group to establish...

DUBAI, UAE- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) aims to grow the city’s network of public charging stations by 170 percent in less than three years, local media reports said. This is in accordance with Dubai's plan to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. By 2025, EV Green Charging...

From April to June, the Texas-based electric vehicle giant produced 479,700 cars -- an 85 percent increase compared to the second quarter in 2022. That brings Tesla's total production by the middle of this year to 920,508, well on its way to its goal of manufacturing 1.8 million cars in...

DUBAI, UAE -  UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei on Tuesday announced the launch of the Global EV Market, a transformational project as per the performance agreements signed by federal authorities in 2022. The project was signed in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid...

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...

Abu Dhabi, UAE -  The UAE is growing the number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations from 500 to 800 in the next few years.  This was stated by the country’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei,  on the sidelines of the ongoing World Utilities Conference...

The firm will build an electric vehicle battery plant in the US.

They will build and operate electric vehicle infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.

Ceer will design, manufacture and sell a range of vehicles in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, including sedans and sports utility vehicles. The company, which is a joint venture between PIF and Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn), will license component technology from BMW for use in the vehicle development...

The Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn has moved to diversify beyond electronics assembly and embraced the competitive but rapidly expanding EV business, unveiling three concept cars last year.

From pre-owned cars to electric vehicles, a number of trends are driving the growth of the automobile sector in countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Traditional carmakers are in a race to make more electric vehicles.

The EV Community Hub website covers the latest government strategies, targets, incentives, and relevant regulations for EVs

Tesla shares rose 5% to $1,026.99 in after-hours trading.

The automaker is switching all sales away from traditional fuel cars.

That is 67 percent higher than deliveries in the year-ago period.

Foxconn Technology Group and Saudi Arabia are expected to jointly build a $9 billion facility that can make microchips, electric-vehicle components and other electronics. Foxconn, which is a supplier to Apple Inc, did not immediately respond to a request for comment, official sources said. According to reports, the Saudi authorities...

Experts help TRENDS see the road that lies ahead for electric vehicles in the region, and its one of hope: for both business and the environment!

Rising prices of metals, elements, and compounds used in EVs could be a headache, but the MENA region and the world are already working to offset it. A few right policy moves will help economies like the UAE and Saudi Arabia to diversify their economy, especially away from oil and...

It wants half its sales to be electric or hybrid vehicles by 2030.

The two companies will set up EV battery joint venture

Japanese firm Toyota is the world’s biggest carmaker.