Category Archives: Automibiles & Motoring

Zero-emission Vehicle Innovator Wisdom Motor brings the GCC’s first 12-meter Hydrogen City Bus

Zero-emission Vehicle Innovator Wisdom Motor brings the GCC’s first 12-meter Hydrogen City Bus in new cooperation to support the UAE’s green mobility agenda

Cooperation adds the UAE and GCC region to the company’s global footprint

ABU DHABI, November 29, 2023 – As the world focuses on climate change in the coming weeks, Wisdom Motor, a technology company that designs and develops zero-emission commercial vehicles, today announced a cooperation with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi, to provide new green mobility solutions to the Emirate through its distributor EGME (part of the Al Fahim Group).    Under this significant cooperation, Wisdom Motor joins other international brands to support ITC’s Green Bus Assessment Programme contributing towards the region’s proactive efforts to embrace sustainability.

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Selfdrive Unveils Exclusive App Offer for The National Day

Selfdrive Unveils Exclusive App Offer for The National Day

Dubai, UAE, 28th November 2023: Selfdrive.ae, a mobility company, has announced an exclusive app offer for the UAE National Day, starting from 29th November to 10th December. Exclusively accessible through the Selfdrive.ae mobile app, customers can avail a flat AED 50 discount on the total amount for monthly bookings of selected cars within the Selfdrive.ae fleet.

This special offer underscores Selfdrive’s dedication to delivering unbeatable value and an enhanced experience for its customers. Focused on monthly bookings and specific car models, the company aims to provide flexibility and affordability to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.

“At Selfdrive.ae, we are continually striving to enhance the customer experience and provide value beyond expectations. Our new app-exclusive offer reflects our commitment to offering flexible, affordable, and convenient solutions for our customers,” said Soham Shah, CEO and Founder of Selfdrive.ae

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Al-Futtaim Automotive Transforms The Automotive Retail Experience

Al-Futtaim Automotive Transforms The Automotive Retail Experience: Unveils An Industry-Redefining Virtual Automotive Showroom

Dubai, UAE, 27 November 2023:

To strongly position itself as a frontrunner in the UAE’s fast-expanding ‘experiential economy’,
Al-Futtaim Automotive has announced the launch of a one-of-its-kind immersive and interactive virtual showroom.

The dynamic new virtual showroom unlocks possibilities to remodel the automotive retail experience. Customers wear a VR headset and are instantly transported into a lifelike, incredibly spacious virtual showroom displaying a variety of models.

Through the power of digital, Al-Futtaim Automotive has shown that it’s possible to give customers a large showroom experience, without the need for heavy real-estate investment or operation costs, while keeping the experience edgy and innovative for customers.

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DSV Unveils Cutting-Edge Fleet of Green EV Trucks in the UAE Amid Global Climate Focus at COP28

First of its kind in the region

DSV Unveils Cutting-Edge Fleet of Green EV Trucks in the UAE Amid Global Climate Focus at COP28

Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 21, 2023 – As the world’s attention converges on the UAE, which is set to host the upcoming COP28 later this month, DSV, the global leader in logistics, transport, and distribution, proudly announces the adoption of an innovative  and fully electrical  long range heavy load road transportation for the first time in the country. The new move is set to reinforce the global conglomerate to achieve its net-zero goal by 2050.

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Crisalion Mobility and VALTRANS join forces at Dubai Airshow

Crisalion Mobility and VALTRANS join forces at Dubai Airshow to redefine sustainable urban mobility in the GCC

Strategic Partnership to expandmobility horizons, paving the way for a sustainable and innovative future of the GCC region.

Dubai, 16November2023Crisalion Mobility, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advancedelectric mobility solutions that are efficient, safe, and sustainable, today announceda strategic partnership with VALTRANS Transportation Systems at the Dubai Airshow. This partnership represents a significant development for both companies, appointingVALTRANS as the exclusive distributor of Crisalion Mobility’s cutting-edge air and ground solutions in the Gulf region.

The official signing ceremony took place at Crisalion Mobility’s booth in the Advanced Aerial Mobility Pavilion at the Dubai Airshow in the presence of Senior executives from both organizations. These included,Fernando Núñez, Chairman of the Board for Crisalion Mobility, Carlos Poveda Rey, founder and CEO of Crisalion;Manuel Heredia, Managing Director of Crisalion; Oscar Lara Rapp, Chief Operating Officer of Crisalion; Engr. Mansoor Al Habtoor, CEO of VALTRANS; and Imad Alameddine, Group General Manager of VALTRANS.

VALTRANS’ appointment as Crisalion’s exclusive distributor will enable the company to represent and sell itsAir mobility solutionssuch as the INTEGRITYeVTOLdeveloped using Crisalion’s FlyFree technology, a unique and patented stability system that controls the aircraft’s movements in all directions. The INTEGRITY evTOLs can be leveraged for multiple applications including passenger transportation, emergency transportation, Cargo and tourism.

VALTRANS will also be the sole distributor for Crisalion’sGround mobility solutions. This includesSerenityvehicles, end to end fleet management services that combines teleoperation and the driving of dynamic convoys managed from a control center powered by its Intellydrive technology.

“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with VALTRANS as our exclusive distributor in the Gulf region,” said Carlos Poveda Rey, founder and CEO of Crisalion Mobility. This partnership represents a significant step forward for Crisalion Mobility in our mission to revolutionize urban mobility through innovative solutions. With our shared commitment to sustainability,we look forward to paving the way for a brighter and more sustainable future of transportation in the GCC.”

The collaboration between Crisalion Mobility and VALTRANS holds great promise for the future of mobility in the GCC. It underscores Crisalion Mobility’s dedication to expanding its global reach and providing innovative eVTOL solutions to meet the evolving transportation needs of the region.

“With over two decades of industry leadership, VALTRANS stands as the Gulf’s pioneer in seamlessly integrating network transportation solutions with hospitality, said Imad Alameddine, Group General Manager, VALTRANS. “We feel proud to be chosen as the exclusive distributor of Crisalion Mobility’s advanced mobility solutions in the Gulf region. We recognize the importance of sustainable transportation solutions in the evolving landscape of the GCC, and this partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing cutting-edge mobility options to our customers.”

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About Crisalion Mobility

Crisalion Mobility is a leading Spanish designer and developer of advanced electric mobility solutions which are efficient, safe and sustainable, in the air as well as on the ground.

Using cutting-edge technology, Crisalion Mobility is committed to delivering smart air and ground mobility solutions that improve people’s quality of life and help protect the environment.

Created in 2019 and formerly known as UMILES Next, Crisalion Mobility has a pioneering dual commitment to electric ground and air mobility, developing its own innovative technologies to provide solutions for Spanish and international mobility operators.

By 2030, there will be electric aircraft operating in urban and regional airspace, and autonomous ground mobility experiences, controlled remotely from a control centre, are already a reality.

Crisalion Mobility develops competitive solutions in both of these areas:

•      The first Spanish eVTOL and one of the first in Europe to successfully complete test flights.

•      The first prototype for a remote control centre for ground vehicles in Spain, which will be tested soon in real-world private environments.

www.crisalion.com

About VALTRANS

With two decades of industry leadership, VALTRANS proudly stands as the first company in the Gulf region to seamlessly integrate network transportation solutions with hospitality. Our Transportation Systems and Services represent a harmonious fusion of clear-cut methodologies and cutting-edge technology, refined over 20 years of dedicated experience. This strategic integration ensures the consistent delivery of exceptional services to our clients, with an unwavering commitment to placing customer service at the forefront of every dimension of our operations.

www.valtrans.com