Introduction
The United Arab Emirates is home to one of the most exciting and thrilling electric vehicle adventures in the world, EVRT Dubai 2020. This event features a series of unique initiatives aimed at promoting the adoption of electric cars, with participation from many well-known automotive manufacturers.
Main Event
His Excellency Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change, is set to join hundreds of participants in the world's largest electric vehicle journey, covering a distance of 1,000 kilometers with 15 electric cars. This initiative encourages the shift towards smart transportation and electric vehicles.
Global Recharge Race
This year's event will feature the launch of the Global Recharge Race, highlighting the benefits of regenerative braking in electric vehicles and its role in transforming the automotive sector. Participants will race electric cars from various brands to the summit of Jais Mountain, reaching an altitude of 1,934 meters (6,345 feet), to discover how much energy can be generated during the descent.
- Using regenerative braking to generate electricity.
- Recharging car batteries while driving.
Electric Vehicle Race
The event will also include a classic electric vehicle race, providing an exciting adrenaline-filled opportunity that encourages the adoption of this type of vehicle in a competitive atmosphere.
Official Statements
On this occasion, Ben Boulton, Co-Founder and CEO of Generation.e stated: "This year's journey is more exciting and thrilling than ever, attracting the world's first races and challenges featuring the latest and most advanced electric vehicles from around the globe to the UAE in an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm. EVRT Dubai 2020 offers a unique opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their latest innovations in a venue that promotes and encourages the adoption of electric vehicles and smart mobility solutions in the region."
Company Participation
Hyundai and One Moto have confirmed their participation and support for the journey, seizing the opportunity to showcase their electric vehicle lineups during a six-day exploratory journey across the UAE from March 25 to March 30, 2020.
Hyundai Statements
Bangseon Jeong, Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai for the Middle East and Africa, said: "We are very excited to participate in EVRT Dubai 2020 to showcase the Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Ioniq for the first time in the region during this unique electric vehicle journey in Dubai."
"We are currently planning to produce a lineup of 21 fully electric models, including battery electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles."
Statements from Jumaa Al Majid Foundation
Sulaiman Al Zabin, General Manager of Jumaa Al Majid Foundation, added: "We are proud of our partnership with Hyundai for over three decades and are very pleased to participate in this distinguished initiative."
Event Details
This year's edition of the EVRT Dubai 2020 journey is organized by Generation.e, an organization supporting the adoption of electric vehicles and smart mobility solutions worldwide, starting on March 25, 2020, from the Sustainable City in Dubai.
For more information about EVRT Dubai 2020, please visit the official website: https://generationehq.com/evrt-dubai/
