Dominic Shales, Author at EVLife

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.

How COP28 aims to change driving to drive change

COP28 is a key milestone on the road to reducing emissions from transport. As well as driving policy progress, it will showcase an exciting electric transport future.

COP28 Green Zone highlights

The COP28 Green Zone has hundreds of exhibitors and fascinating talks. We’ve recommended three must-see sessions that you can attend.

Huge new solar plant inaugurated

The Al Dhafra solar PV project, 35 km outside Abu Dhabi, will power 200,000 homes and mitigate over 2.3m tonnes of CO2 annually.

Ford plans off-road electric Mustang

The Mustang Mach-E Rally is a muscular new off-road EV from Ford. Available early 2024, it is a performance vehicle set to excite customers.

Fast charging not that bad for batteries

Fast charging doesn’t degrade EV batteries as much as feared, according to new research from 12,500 cars by Recurrent.

Autocar reviews the River Indie

There’s a new breed of electric bikes coming onto roads across the world. One of the most important is the River Indie

28 reasons to switch to an EV

With 28 days until COP28, we’ve compiled 28 reasons to switch to an EV. They offer practical and financial benefits and let you live a more sustainable life.

Al-Futtaim Group announced as strategic e-mobility partner for COP28

Al-Futtaim Group to be COP28's Strategic E-Mobility Partner, providing 370 EVs and chargers at the venues, supporting the EV transition.