Masdar City to raise challenges and opportunities for sustainable transportation at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit

Masdar City to raise challenges and opportunities for sustainable transportation at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit

Abu Dhabi, UAE: As part of Masdar City’s efforts to foster the adoption of sustainable urban transportation, two of the city’s spokespeople will address key issues, challenges, and opportunities in electric vehicle innovation during the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) 2023.

The three-day conference at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 29 to 31 of May will feature high-caliber electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and sustainability experts.

Lukas Sokol, Masdar City’s head of master planning, will shed light on Masdar City’s pioneering work in introducing electric and autonomous vehicles to Abu Dhabi during a presentation called “Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in the Middle East” from 3:05 to 3:25 p.m. on Monday.

Sokol will also discuss the challenges and opportunities EVs face as they play a crucial role in the evolving urban mobility ecosystem and the potential quality of life, efficiency, and sustainability gains that can be achieved through innovation.

Steve Severance, Masdar City’s director of growth, will highlight practical ways for Abu Dhabi and the region’s cities to take advantage of the electric vehicle revolution.

During a panel discussion called Enabling and Financing Electric Vehicle Innovation in the Middle East, from 2:20 to 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Severance will provide examples of success stories worldwide