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

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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. With DRIFTx underway later this week, Aptera has already shared news that includes expanding to a new market outside its native US— the Middle East.

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

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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 capital for six years.

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Can air taxis fly between Delhi and Gurgaon? – ET Auto

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The UAE plans to use it for travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Once it begins flying in the US, India and the UAE will be the next destinations for e-VTOL, subject, of course, to govt approvals. It is working with auto major Stellantis to make air taxis in other places too, including India.

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Bad News: Record Oil Imports into China in 2023

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In 2023, 25% of auto sales in China were sales of full electric vehicles. continued] The post Bad News: Record Oil Imports into China in 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica. More than half of the world’s EV sales have occurred there in recent years. It is a standard of the rapid, uplifting EV revolution.

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Aptera to showcase solar EV tech in the UAE as it preps its first production-intent builds [Video]

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As promised, here’s the full March 2024 update video: FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The post Aptera to showcase solar EV tech in the UAE as it preps its first production-intent builds [Video] appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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CarDekho Group eyeing 40% consolidated growth in FY25: Founder Amit Jain – ET Auto

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The South East Asian market (Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia) is yielding strong numbers, he said, adding that the company is evaluating the Middle East market (UAE and others) as the next phase of overseas expansion for the coming financial year. It also houses fintech and, insurtech brands like InsuranceDekho and Rupyy.

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Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco, Adnoc set sights on lithium – ET Auto

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But Saudi Arabia and the UAE can draw on expertise in handling oil brine and wastewater at oil production sites. Download ETAuto App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App The post Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco, Adnoc set sights on lithium – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.