ELECTRIC VEHICLES-

Al Tayer roll out Deepal EVs in UAE: UAE’s Al Tayer Motors signed a distribution agreement with Chinese EV maker Deepal to sell the company’s EVs in the country, according to a statement. Al Tayer will set up a number of showrooms and service facilities in Dubai with the first showroom set to open in 1Q 2025. It will also expand Deepal’s online presence using its digital platforms.

About Deepal: Deepal is a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Changan Automobile focusing only on EVs, The company currently has 3 models including the L07, S07, and G318.

The specs: The L07 has a 300 km range, a maximum output of 190 kW, and 320 newton meters of peak torque. The S07 comes in several models including the EREV — with maximum powers of 175 kW and 190 kW and ranges from 125 km to 285 km — and the BEV model which has a maximum power of 60 kW and 190 kW and ranges of 520 km to 628 km. The G318 has two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models with a peak power of 185 kW and 131 kW, respectively. The models all have a battery range of 100 kms.

DECARBONIZATION-

EGA adopts digital emissions tracking system to boost decarbonization efforts: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has adopted a digital greenhouse gas emissions tracking system to improve transparency and thus push its decarbonisation efforts forward, according to a press release. The system — the first of its kind in the UAE — automates the tracking, documentation, and validation of Scope 1 and 2 emissions data, and aligns with the UAE’s National MRV Transparency System which supports the country’s climate action plan and air quality goals.

BACKGROUND- Abu Dhabi rolled out a decree in April requiring businesses licensed by Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency to report their environmental data — including power usage and emissions — every year.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-

  • UAE sees EVs surge 250%: UAE’s EVs and hybrid vehicles saw a 250% jump between 2019 and 2024. Around 79% of UAE customers are also considering EVs for their next car purchase. (AutoData)
  • Saudi launches heat recovery initiative: Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry is launching an initiative with the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority to localize the heat recovery systems industry. (Statement)
  • Emirates NBD co-chairs Mena unit of global carbon accounting initiative: Emirates NBD has become co-chair of the Mena Chapter of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF). The bank will facilitate collaboration among financial institutions to measure and disclose greenhouse gas emissions from loans and investments. Emirates NBD’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of ESG Vijay Bains will represent the bank as co-chair. (Statement)
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