Electric Vehicles Innovation Summit to promote transition from fossil fuels

Electric Vehicles Innovation Summit to promote transition from fossil fuels

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, inaugurated on Monday the second edition of the Electric Vehicles Innovation Summit (EVIS2023) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), reported Emirates News Agency (WAM).The summit aims to promote the transition from dependence on fossil fuels to electric mobility which saves the planet from the environmental consequences of CO2 and other emissions.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The summit spans across three days and includes an extensive exhibition that runs throughout the event.The exhibition space has been expanded, accommodating over 100 showcased products, including vehicles and EV service providers. Additionally, EVIS2023 encompasses a two-day conference that has garnered significant attention, featuring more than 100 speakers and over 50 conference sessions covering a wide range of topics relevant to the current and future landscape of e-mobility.According to Statista, transportation accounts for 17 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions -- behind only the power sector. The global automobile industry is under pressure to embrace e-mobility.Organized by the Abu Dhabi-based Nirva na Holding, the summit succeeded in attracting and bringing global interest to the MENA region which is a promising market with significant growth