Karwa, Yutong in pact to support EV research in Qatar

Karwa, Yutong in pact to support EV research in Qatar

Mowasalat (Karwa), Qatar’s leading transportation company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with bus manufacturer Yutong for joint research and development of electric vehicles (EVs) for logistics.

The MoU was signed by Fahad Saad Al Qahtani, CEO of Mowasalat (Karwa), and Shen Hui, CEO of Yutong Middle East. The agreement outlines several areas of cooperation between the two companies, including the joint promotion of the application and development of electric commercial vehicles in Qatar, joint research and development of electrification projects, and the joint research on safe driving and operation of efficiency for electric vehicles.

The MoU adds to Mowasalat (Karwa)’s agenda of actively pushing towards a healthier environment. Commenting on the MoU, Qahtani said, “We are the key player for transportation in Qatar and as such we are aware of our ecological responsibility for the country. We are pleased to enter into this MoU with Yutong as this cooperation will help us achieve our goal of promoting the use of clean energy and reducing carbon emissions.

“We look forward to working closely with Yutong on the joint research and development of EVs for logistics, as well as other initiatives related to new energy.”

“At Yutong, we are committed to creating a sustainable