UAE among top 10 countries globally in terms of readiness for electric mobility, shows report

UAE among top 10 countries globally in terms of readiness for electric mobility, shows report

A new study conducted by Arthur D Little (ADL) has shown that interest in electric mobility has escalated over the last four years, both within companies and across societies, accelerated by the increasing threat of climate change. The ADL report analyses market drivers for electric vehicles (EVs) and evaluates overall readiness across markets. The finds that there has been a massive jump in electric vehicle (EV) adoption worldwide. Governments across the Middle East region are accelerating development of EV technology with Saudi Arabia’s pledge to become carbon neutral by 2060 and have 30 per cent of vehicles in Riyadh electric by 2030. The UAE, with an aim to become carbon neutral by 2050, ranks 8th globally in terms of readiness for electric mobility. Joseph Salem, partner and travel and transportation practice lead at Arthur D Little Middle East said: “Governments in the Middle East are increasing receptive to EV technology on the roads with the UAE ranking high in readiness for electric mobility. Through the Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index, we aim to help the public better understand the full scope and potential of e-mobility and support automotive organisations through an insight into the readiness of markets for e-mobility.” The