Future Mobility Conference 2016: Innovations in the Automotive Industry

Future Mobility Conference 2016 in Dubai

About the Conference

The Future Mobility Conference was held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd, aiming to bring together automotive manufacturers, visionary leaders, and technology experts under one roof.

Participants of the Conference

In its second iteration, the conference attracted numerous brands from around the world, including:

• BMW
• Lexus
• Toyota
• Volkswagen

These brands showcased innovations that are set to advance the automotive industry and contribute to shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

A key part of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision is to secure 25% of transportation by 2030.

Innovative Vehicles

Below is a list of cars at the forefront of innovation:

BMW i3

The i3 is synonymous with advanced technology, being BMW's first zero-emissions vehicle. It features carbon fiber panels, reinforced polymers, and a 33 kWh battery pack, enabling a range of 300 km on a single charge.

Lexus GS Hybrid

With subtle yet beautiful changes distinguishing it from the standard version, this hybrid requires a true enthusiast to tell them apart. The vehicle is equipped with both an electric and a conventional engine, generating a remarkable total power of 338 horsepower while achieving an impressive fuel efficiency of 6.9 liters per 100 km.

Nerv Street Racer

Designed by Nerv, a technology company, the MC street racer is far from an ordinary bike. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 300 km/h.

Toyota Mirai

The Japanese have pioneered the future with the Toyota Mirai, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2013. It boasts a power density of 3.0 kW/liter and features two high-pressure hydrogen tanks with a capacity of 70 MPa, allowing it to cover 700 km on a single fill.

Volkswagen Golf GTE

The Golf GTE features a striking design, representing one of the hybrid cars generating the equivalent of 204 horsepower while consuming just 1.5 liters per 100 km. Do the math, and you'll see it can travel 939 km on a single tank.

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