Dominic Shales, Author at EVLife

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.

New podcast series features global mobility leaders

A new podcast series from Al-Futtaim Automotive, Let’s Talk Mobility, interviews global leaders about the sustainability transitions of their companies.

Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is committed to EV projects

Saudi's PIF backs the EV transition with investments in Lucid Motors, Ceer, and Hyundai, aiming for economic diversification and Vision 2030 alignment.

Polestar 3 launches in UAE

The Polestar 3 is available to pre-order in the UAE. This luxury 5-seat SUV is a stylish, greener alternative to gas guzzlers.

EV charging sessions surge in 2023

EV charging sessions in the UAE rose by 59% and topped 1 million in 2023, according to new statistics from Dewa.

EV incentives in the UAE

UAE is targeting 50% EVs by 2050 but government incentives are lacking. This may change, but searching out ‘green’ financing deals is a way to reduce costs.

Google revamps Android Auto

Google overhauls Android Auto with new design, smart features, and expanded services for easier navigation, connectivity, and in-car entertainment.

Want to drive an EV with a Playstation controller?

The Afeela concept car from Sony Honda Mobility fuses cutting-edge mobility and entertainment. The car was unveiled at CES 2024.

Chinese brands continue expansion

Zeekr joins other Chinese EVs in the Middle East. It will sell 10,000 cars across UAE, KSA, Qatar and Bahrain by 2025 through local dealers.

BYD takes top spot in global EV sales

BYD has overtaken Tesla in global EV sales in the last quarter of 2023. It sold 526,000 fully electric cars to become the most popular EV maker.

Surge in positive consideration of EVs in UAE

Check out the EV landscape in the UAE and how Al-Futtaim Automotive are enabling a shift to electric vehicles in the UAE.

The e-mobility transition is well underway

The transition to zero-emission mobility is accelerating and is a bright spot in our collective efforts to tackle climate change.

Polestar’s plans to be zero carbon

Polestar is an exciting and progressive company. Deeply focused on sustainability, it is launching a raft of exciting new cars.

Breakthrough announcements from COP28 keep on coming

There have been many important announcements during the first four days of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. We help you keep up with the news.

COP28’s racing start

COP28 has kicked off at great pace, with significant announcements being made around Loss & Damage, renewable energy and methane reduction.

The rise and rise of BYD

BYD has burst onto the world stage. What makes it so different? Great cars and a strong, diversified business are creating long-term success.

A new EV ad beautifully blends nature and technology

Al-Futtaim’s Silent Parade ad celebrates a quieter future where low-volume EVs replace noisy petrol cars. Technology in balance with nature.

Toyota’s ambitious transition plan

Toyota, the world's largest car maker, is on an ambitious path to net zero by 2050. This includes a shift to zero emission vehicles and production.