Dominic Shales, Author at EVLife

Transforming classic cars into electric vehicles

Transform your ICE vehicle into an EV with Fuse, an innovative UAE company. CEO interviewed for the latest Let’s Talk Mobility podcast.

Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company and Uber sign regional agreement

Al-Futtaim and Uber sign MENA regional agreement to accelerate electrification and expand the number of EV and hybrid vehicles on Uber.

First BYD showroom in the country opens in Riyadh

BYD has opened its first Saudi showroom in Riyadh’s Al Ghadeer District. BYD is the world’s leading ‘new energy vehicle’ maker.

Bumper crop of announcements from Beijing Motor Show

The Beijing Motor Show was packed with announcements, with EVs taking centre-stage this year. We look at some of the biggest reveals.

850,000 mangrove trees planted in Abu Dhabi

850,000 mangrove trees have been planted along Abu Dhabi’s coast; 10 for each visitor to the recent COP28 climate summit.

Global EV sales are still growing, fast

Global EV and hybrid sales are increasing rapidly. The IEA says 17m vehicles will be sold this year, 20% more than in 2023.

Al-Futtaim Auto Centers Takes A Lead in EV Servicing in the UAE

Al-Futtaim Auto Centers becomes UAE's 1st multi-brand EV service network. Trained technicians offer maintenance & repair for electric & hybrid vehicles.

How to balance environmental and economic outcomes?

Nadia Rouchdy, Head of Climate Program at Emirates Nature-WWF, explores how nature-based solutions are proving to be a game-changer.

Major FAMCO partnership deal announced

Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery (FAMCO) KSA has signed a strategic partnership with Ashok Leyland, the fourth largest bus manufacturer worldwide.

BYD offers 500 free home chargers

BYD, the leading electric vehicle maker, is offering a free home charging kit to the first 500 people who complete their purchase of a new BYD car.

Al-Futtaim Lexus launches UX 300h in the UAE

The 2024 Lexus UX 300h has launched in the UAE. A luxury hybrid crossover with advanced tech, dynamic performance, and great design.

Volvo: “Pioneers in protecting people and the planet”

Volvo Cars is pioneering sustainability and safety. Hear their plans to go fully electric by 2030 in the latest Let’s Talk Mobility podcast.

Electric cars are 40% greener

German study finds EVs are 40% greener than gasoline cars, rising to 55% by 2030, factoring in entire lifecycle emissions.

River Indie is the “SUV of e-scooters”

The latest episode of Let’s Talk Mobility interviews Aravind Mani, the CEO of electric scooter start-up River about ‘micro-mobility’.

UAE EV charger roll-out continues

The EV charging infrastructure in the UAE is developing rapidly. Many operators are installing chargers, resulting in an annual growth rate of 30% from 2022 to 2028.

New Dubai Environment & Climate Change Authority established

The new Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) will drive the implementation of Dubai’s ambitious green plans.

Polestar is focusing on a sustainable future

Frederika Klaren, Head of Sustainability at Polestar, talks about the company’s mission to become net zero in the third episode of Let’s Talk Mobility.

Heavy duty decarbonization from Volvo Group

Let’s Talk Mobility episode 2 is a fascinating conversation with Volvo Group’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Karin Svensson.

Fuel prices have gone up

Fuel prices in the UAE rose from 1 March 2024. Is it time to consider switching to an EV? UAE is one of the cheapest places to charge.

New BYD electric and hybrid models available now

BYD and Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company launch three new BYD models in UAE: BYD SEAL, BYD SONG PLUS, BYD QIN PLUS.