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UAE announces electric vehicle charging fees for 2025
UAEV reveals fees for electric vehicle charging, after months of free operations
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DEWA offers 740 EV Green Charger points in Dubai as Emirate now has 35,000 electric vehicles
DEWA grows its network of electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai
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UAE’s FasterCapital launches global funding programme for EV startups
FasterCapital’s Raise Capital programme is set to guide EV startups through their fundraising efforts
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Chinese EV-maker BYD’s quarterly revenue races past Tesla for first time
Revenue soars 24% year-on-year to $28.2 billion; Tesla sales were $25.2 billion for the same period but more profitable
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More UAE residents inclined to purchase EVs in next 12-months: Survey
A recent Ford survey highlighted the need for continued efforts to educate the public about EVs and address concerns about cost, range, and infrastructure
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UAE targets 50% share of all vehicles being electric by 2050 as top companies pledge support
UAE companies are pledging their support to introduce electric vehicles into their fleets
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Chinese EV maker NIO makes Middle East debut with UAE launch
NIO will also open its first Middle East showroom at Abu Dhabi’s Galleria Al Maryah Island this year
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Dubai issues first 2 independent electric vehicle charging station licences
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority issues charging station licences to Tesla and UAEV
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Dubai air taxis will take off in 2026 and DXB airport to Palm Jumeirah trips will take just 10 minutes
Dubai air taxis will take off in Q1 2026 said a top RTA official
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Air taxi in the UAE: Joby Aviation takes steps towards 10-minute Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah flights
Joby applies to become first certified electric air taxi operator in UAE
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Dubai Police fleet welcomes new ZEEKR electric vehicles
The official handover ceremony was held at the Dubai Police headquarters
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Elon Musk’s Tesla unlikely to move forward with India investment: Report
India’s hopes for Tesla investment dwindle as company halts communications with Delhi officials, citing capital issues
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Ferrari planning to sell its forthcoming EV for upwards of $535,000
The company will launch its new manufacturing facility – e-Building – in Maranello on 21 June, which will increase production to 20,000 units
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IKEA UAE launches electric truck for delivery
The launch of this electric truck aims to aid IKEA’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by 50 percent by 2030
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Ceer signs $2.2bn partnership with Hyundai
Ceer and Hyundai partner up on Electric Vehicle Drive Systems
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BluSmart announces 100% electric limo service in the UAE
India’s BluSmart expands into the UAE with electric limo service in Dubai