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UAE to invest $1bn in Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast — report

The possible deal with Vinfast comes off the back of Vietnam having signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the UAE

Aramco CEO ‘fairly bullish’ on China oil demand after stimulus roll-out

Aramco CEO ‘fairly bullish’ on China oil demand after stimulus roll-out

Saudi Arabia is the number two oil exporter to China behind Russia and holds stakes in some Chinese refiners

OPEC raises long-term oil demand outlook

OPEC boosts long-term oil demand outlook, driven by developing world growth

OPEC expects world oil demand to reach 118.9 million bpd by 2045, which is around 2.9 million bpd higher than earlier projections

China EV maker BYD to build $1bn plant in Turkey

Chinese electric carmaker BYD to build $1bn plant in Turkey

The company plans to establish a facility for producing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with an annual capacity of 150,000 units

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Xiaomi’s EV buyers face up to seven-month wait for the SU7

Xiaomi built a Beijing factory capable of producing 200,000 cars annually before it had regulatory approval to start manufacturing in China

Rimac Nevera: World’s fastest, road-legal EV now in UAE

Rimac will reportedly produce only 150 Nevera cars with a price tag of $2.1m each

ADIO, Faraday Future partner to make electric cars in Abu Dhabi

ADIO, Faraday Future partner to make electric cars in Abu Dhabi

The company’s R&D centre in Abu Dhabi is aimed at accelerating the pace of AI and EV innovation for mobility applications

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How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age

The rate of future EV adoption is going to depend heavily on EV pricing and the availability of charging stations

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Dubai Police adds McLaren Artura hybrid supercar to patrol fleet

A top speed of 330 kilometres per hour and an acceleration of 0-100 kilometres per hour in 3 seconds make it one of the fastest supercars on the market

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GMC Hummer Ultium EV Pickup: A re-invented legend

The Hummer Ultium EV Pickup’s reinvention underscores the revolution taking place in the global automotive industry

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BMW reveals next-generation EV to take on Tesla, China’s BYD

Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are expected to make up 90 per cent of the world’s biggest auto market around the end of this decade

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China’s Xpeng soars after buying Didi unit to consolidate market

As part of the deal, Xpeng plans to launch a new EV brand in partnership with Didi in 2024

Electric Vehicle

Tips to maximise electric vehicle performance in summer

EV owners and operators must provide careful attention and maintenance to their vehicles to minimise and prevent various risks

Lucid

Lucid pledges to reach 10,000-EV target this year; shares rise

The company’s shares jumped more than 5 per cent in post-market trading

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Dubai Police has added this new luxury EV to its fleet

The luxury EV features a 516hp dual-engine capable of accelerating from 0-100kmph in just 4.3 seconds

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Oil is hard to quit, even in Norway where electric cars rule the road

The International Energy Agency says the rest of the world is going the way of the electric car, bringing peak oil demand before the end of the decade

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Minor fender bender? That will be $42,000, please

Vehicle owners should brace for their car insurance premiums and repair bills to remain high

Nio

Abu Dhabi to take 7% stake in Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio

CYVN Holdings, an investment entity controlled by Abu Dhabi, agreed to buy about 85 million newly issued Class A shares for $738.5m in cash, or $8.72 apiece

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UAE’s EV market projected to grow by 27% annually over next six years

With more than 20 per cent of government car fleets running EVs since 2021, the UAE is leading the way towards the future of electric vehicles in the region

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Global electric vehicle transformation project launched for the UAE

The launch of the Global EV Market is in line with the country’s objective to transition to net zero and set itself up as a global electric vehicle hub

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Ford taps Tesla superchargers in rare partnership

Ford’s next-generation vehicles, starting in 2025, will have the Tesla charging capability built in

Battery

Tesla to build new battery factory, says Elon Musk

The company will manufacture its Megapack large-scale energy-storage unit in the new facility

Admiral

Admiral Mobility to bring 5,000 electric commercial vehicles to the Middle East

The order stems from a strategic partnership between Admiral Mobility and Geely Farizon Commercial Group

Ceer

Saudi’s first EV brand Ceer appoints James Deluca as CEO

In his last role, DeLuca led VinFast, Vietnam’s first domestic automobile brand

Saudi Crown Prince launches kingdom’s first electric vehicle brand

The EV brand, Ceer, will attract over $150m of foreign direct investment, and create up to 30,000 direct and indirect jobs

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Dubai Police adds first electric SUV to its fleet of patrol cars

The E-HS9 is the first fully sports utility vehicle from Hongqi with the functionality of an SUV

Abu Dhabi to host its first electric vehicle assembly facility

Constructed by KIZAD, the facility is set for completion in the fourth quarter of 2022

Tesla

Tesla notches record profit, sees big 2022 production gain

It delivered about 936,000 cars in 2021

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Panasonic to spend $5bn on EV cells, supply chain software

The Osaka-based firm will invest 400 billion yen in growth areas including electric vehicle cells

Ford reorganises to run EV and engine businesses separately

The newly formed Ford Model e unit will scale up the automaker’s EV offerings