January 3, 2024
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Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Co. And e& To Deploy 100 EVs

Two brands, e& and Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, part of the Al-Futtaim Group, have partnered to boost UAE’s aim for net-zero emissions by 2050. The agreement is to deploy a fleet of 100 BYD Atto 3 vehicles in the country. Those will help reduce net carbon emissions by replacing the company’s fleet of light vehicles. The Atto 3, with multiple electric motors, boasts a WLTP-certified range of 420km on a single charge. That means it has enough juice to serve the operational needs of e&.

This partnership with e& will also propel Al-Futtaim Group towards its ‘Green’ targets. It has pledged that by the end of the decade (2030), at least 50 per cent of its total vehicle sales in the UAE will come from new energy vehicles. That comprises hybrid and pure electric models. Also, the Group is en route to installing 10 per cent of the UAE’s electric vehicle charging stations within the same timeline.

Also Read: Al Futtaim Group Announces Partnership With BYD At Future Mobility Day

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January 2, 2024
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Etihad Adds Two New Flights To India

On New Year’s Day, UAE’s national carrier, Etihad, commenced direct flights to two new destinations in India. These are daily services to Kozhikode (CCJ) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), both in Kerala state. The airline will use the Airbus A321 on these routes. With these two routes, Etihad has increased its direct services to India to ten cities.

Also Read: Air Arabia Launches Nonstop Flights To Kozhikode

Last year, the carrier reintroduced its nonstop flight to Kolkata. Moreover, it bumped its daily services to Delhi and Mumbai, two of its most popular routes, from two per day to four times a day.

From March 31, 2024, Etihad will further bolster its international network with a service to Boston, USA. Soon afterwards (May 1, 2024), it will commence direct flights to Nairobi, Kenya. Also, its summer schedule includes inaugural nonstop flights to Nice, France, and to the Greek isles of Mykonos and Santorini.

Also Read: Etihad Airways Expands List Of Codeshare Partnerships

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