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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. To commemorate this expansion, Aptera intends to produce 53 UAE-exclusive builds of its solar EV called the Union (or Etihad) Edition.

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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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Comment on Li Auto plans to start tapping overseas markets in 2024, with 1st stop to be Middle East, report says by Rajen Desai

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Li Auto plans to initially enter Middle Eastern countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and possibly some North African countries, with the first model to be the flagship Li L9, according to local media.

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Emirates Transport to launch the first electric school bus in the UAE; air conditioner efficiency a point of focus

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Emirates Transport (ET), the UAE government owned public transport provider, recently launched the final phase of testing for the first electric-powered school bus in the region. Technicians and specialists from Sunwin also visited the UAE to assess how the country’s climate and other conditions may impact on the performance of the bus.

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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.