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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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Al-Futtaim and its network of experienced retailers will allow Fisker to reach customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Egypt. Available peak torque is 981 lb-ft (N·m). seconds and achieve a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h). The Karma also features a fully-blended regenerative braking system.

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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The country with the highest percentage of traffic pollution-attributable childhood asthma incidence was South Korea (31%), followed Kuwait (30%), Qatar (30%), United Arab Emirates (30%), and Bahrain (26%). The UK ranked 24 th out of 194 countries, the US 25 th , China 19 th , and India 58 th.

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Bahrain’s Mumtalakat buys out McLaren, secures full ownership over supercar brand: Report | Autocar Professional

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Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, Mumtalakat, has assumed full control of McLaren Group, manufacturer of high-end sportscars and majority owner of the McLaren F1 team, BBC reported. Mumtalakat has been an investor in McLaren Group since 2007, when it bought a 30% stake from founding shareholders Ron Dennis and Mansour Ojjeh.

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Ford is the fastest-growing auto brand in Saudi Arabia ahead of upcoming overseas EV push

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The American automaker is growing in key regions, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. It will be available in two battery options with an estimated range of 350 to 450 km (217 to 280 miles). Ford said it’s currently the fastest-growing auto brand in Saudi Arabia.