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Dubai grants first two independent electric vehicle charging station licenses

Asmaa Ahmed , News
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A major milestone towards the Emirate's attempts to create electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has granted Tesla and UAEV the first two Independent Charge Point Operator (CPO) licenses.

Under DEWA's new Regulatory and Licensing Framework, this project fits perfectly to both present and future EV requirements. The structure fits Dubai's long-term goal of enabling environmentally friendly mobility and reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Building strong infrastructure to satisfy rising demand for electric vehicles depends on this all-encompassing architecture, It seeks to guarantee for EV consumers a flawless, user-friendly, and safe experience while so advancing the expansion of Dubai's EV charging system, These CPO licenses highlight Dubai's dedication to green technologies and sustainability, Presenting the operating licenses to Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Chairman of UAEV, and Mottie Benhamou, Market Leader for Tesla UAE, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA,

Al Tayer underlined DEWA's innovative part in the UAE's change toward electric cars, Launching the first public EV charging stations in 2014, DEWA has kept supporting green mobility in line with the objectives of Dubai's government, The new legislative framework enhances public-private cooperation and encourages the creation of EV charging infrastructure satisfying the best worldwide criteria, This guarantees the city maintains up with the growing number of electric cars on the roadways in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates .

DEWA shows its dedication to involve the business sector in advancing sustainability and lowering carbon emissions in transportation by building this framework, The project also promotes investment in green transportation infrastructure, therefore supporting Dubai's aims of combining environmental sustainability with economic growth, enhancing quality of life, and supporting creative use of clean energy.

Sharif Al Olama said he was happy with the UAE's EV market's consistent expansion. Supported by growing national EV charging infrastructure, the UAE wants 50 percent of the total automobiles on the roads by 2025 to be electric and hybrid models. Being among the first holders of the Independent CPO license, UAEV sees this as a significant move in decarbonizing the transportation industry and increasing EV appeal to customers.

Mottie Benhamou of Tesla UAE further underlined how closely Tesla's goal to hasten the switch to sustainable energy aligns with UAE Net Zero 2050 plan, By means of its initiatives to increase access to creative and efficient charging methods, Tesla supports the larger national objective of lowering reliance on fossil fuels and therefore promoting the general acceptance of electric vehicles.

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