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Toyota to collaborate in research for the creation of H2-based society in the United Arab Emirates

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Toyota Motor Corporation has agreed to collaborate with Masdar, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Air Liquide, and Toyota distributor Al-Futtaim Motors in a joint research program to explore the potential of hydrogen energy use in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the creation of a sustainable, low-carbon society.

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ICAO establishes 2050 net-zero CO2 emission goal for international aviation

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The agreement is exciting, in part because ICAO has stopped pretending to be a global climate cop. So the world will be looking for quick action from wealthier governments like the EU, US, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates. —Dan Rutherford.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland delivery from Fremont expected by the end of Q1 2024

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In August 2023, Tesla launched the Model 3 Highland in China, Australia, New Zealand, parts of Europe, and the United Arab Emirates. At the time, the refresh model was noticeably not available in the United Kingdom and the North American market. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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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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This month’s progress update recaps a recent visit to France, details an upcoming trip to the United Arab Emirates, and talks about the status of Aptera’s first production-intent solar EV builds. Yes, it is now April, which means we get another video update from Aptera. Watch the video in full below.

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BMW Group to use sustainably produced aluminum wheels from 2024

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Aluminum has good recycling properties, making it easier to melt down old wheels as part of the circular economy. Since 2021, the BMW Group has sourced aluminum from the United Arab Emirates manufactured exclusively using electricity obtained from solar power.

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Petrixo selects UOP Green Fuels technology for renewable jet and diesel in UAE

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UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced that its green fuels process technology has been selected by Petrixo Oil & Gas to produce renewable jet fuel and renewable diesel at a new refinery to be built in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

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Pininfarina releases Battista’s record-breaking acceleration, braking metrics

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The tests were part of the Battista’s final round of homologation, which the vehicle needs to perform to gain approval for operation and sales in various markets. The vehicle is set to launch in the Middle East soon, with debuts in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The car starts at a cool €2.2