MTCIT, MEM launch EV field trials

MTCIT, MEM launch EV field trials

Ministry of Energy and Minerals and Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology launched a field trial of EVs on Tuesday.Muscat – In a move towards promoting sustainable transportation, the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) collaborated to launch a field trial of electric vehicles on Tuesday.

This initiative is a part of Oman’s broader Green Mobility Initiative, aiming to enhance awareness on electric vehicles, encourage their adoption across the sultanate and provide citizens and residents firsthand experience of the latest EV models in the local market.

In a statement, the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM)  emphasised the initiative’s role as a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences among stakeholders in the electricity and sustainable transportation sectors. ‘This move is also focused on spreading awareness on the benefits of EVs, particularly their role in environmental conservation and reducing carbon emissions.’

Aligning with Oman’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, MTCIT has outlined a strategy to phase out fuel-operated vehicles. The plan includes ensuring 79% of vehicles in Oman are electric by 2035.

In 2023, MTCIT facilitated the installation of 90 electric vehicle charging stations across the sultanate, bolstering the infrastructure needed for the