American green transport firmHummingbirdEV is partnering with IBMC Groupto open a microfactoryfacility in the UAE to produce zero-emission commercial vehicles, according to a statement. The new facility will leverage the UAE’s freetrade agreements with Southeast Asia, India and the wider MENA region to boost the adoption of green transport, the statement notes.

The microfactory will specialize in producing EVs for delivery services: The microfactory will focus on producing vehicles for mid-mile delivery, the transport of goods from local hubs/ports/factories to local distribution centers, and last-mile delivery — the transport of goods from the local distribution center to the end consumer — to meet the region’s growing demand, the statement said.

About HummingbirdEV: The California-based company specializes in developing scalable EV technology for the commercial sector’s delivery activities in efforts to circumvent current production delays and cost increases arising from global supply chain dependence, according to its website. Its products include complete vehicles, electric drivetrain systems, bi-directional charging systems, modular batteries, control and telematic software. As part of its scalable and easy-assembly business model, the firm focuses on making their technologies ready-to-use, light in weight, and scaled depending on user requirements, all while having lower set-up costs.

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