Abu Dhabi: The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2016, hosted by Masdar and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, will launch a new dedicated area WFES Sustainable Transport to support the UAE’s sustainable transportation agenda.
“Revising fuel subsidies in the UAE is already leading to higher prices at the pump, boosting demand from motorists, educational institutions, organisations and mass transit authorities to rapidly adopt the latest fuel efficient hybrid vehicles,” said Naji Al Haddad, Group Event Director, WFES 2016.
“The UAE is set a regional trendsetter in reforming fuel subsidies and supporting national sustainability agendas. In turn, the UAE is primed to quickly become a fast-growing market for hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturers,” added Al Haddad.
In previous years, fuel efficient vehicle manufacturers Renault Group, Nissan Group, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, along with Portugal’s MOBI.E electromobility charging system, have participated in WFES, showcasing vehicles such as the all-electric Nissan Leaf and the high-efficiency diesel-powered Renault Clio.
WFES 2016 will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 18 to 21 next year and is co-located with International Water Summit, and EcoWASTE.
