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UAE’s 7X’s logistics arm EMX added e-bikes to its fleet as part of the company’s strategy to transition to an all-electric fleet, according to a press release. The e-bikes are expected to boost energy efficiency by 16%, offering a 135 km range with a dual battery system. The bikes will be supported by charging infrastructure at EMX hubs nationwide.

Background: EMX was launched by state-owned 7X in February of last year, and expanded internationally in July with its e-commerce delivery platform, EMX International.

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