{"id":10399,"date":"2019-01-08T12:00:42","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T08:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/?p=10399"},"modified":"2019-01-08T12:00:42","modified_gmt":"2019-01-08T08:00:42","slug":"masdar-collaborates-with-department-of-transport-to-roll-out-first-all-electric-bus-service-in-the-middle-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/masdar-collaborates-with-department-of-transport-to-roll-out-first-all-electric-bus-service-in-the-middle-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Masdar Collaborates With Department Of Transport To Roll Out First All-Electric Bus Service In The Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"

Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region in partnership with the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT), Abu Dhabi-based bus manufacturer Hafilat\u00a0 Industry LLC , and leading technology company Siemens.<\/p>\n

The vehicle will serve a six-stop route between Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and Masdar City, Abu Dhabi\u2019s flagship sustainable urban community.<\/p>\n

The Eco-Bus will be seamlessly integrated into the DoT\u2019s existing fleet, while the service will be free until the end of March 2019.<\/p>\n

The Eco-Bus has been designed to withstand the heat and humidity of the UAE climate, key performance challenges for electric vehicles. Jointly developed by Masdar, Hafilat Industry LLC of Abu Dhabi and Siemens Middle East, it seats 30 passengers and has a range of 150 kilometres per battery charge. Solar panels are also used to power the Eco-Bus\u2019s auxiliary systems.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch of the Eco-Bus is a milestone for the UAE in a number of ways,\u201d said Yousef Baselaib, Executive Director for Sustainable Real Estate at Masdar. \u201cMasdar City has been an incubator of sustainable mobility technologies, including the iconic Personal Rapid Transport system and the NAVYA AUTONOM shuttle vehicle. Now we are exporting solutions beyond the city limits with our partners for the benefit of the wider community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHelping the UAE deliver on its sustainability targets, including more environmentally friendly mobility solutions, is a key part of our mandate at Masdar and high on the agenda at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019, which will showcase opportunities for further convergence of knowledge and technologies in the pursuit of cleaner and more energy-efficient transport,\u201d Baselaib said.<\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi\u2019s DoT was heavily involved in the pilot phase of the Eco-Bus, which carried out extensive tests of the vehicle\u2019s technical performance as well as the user experience. Siemens provided the vehicle\u2019s propulsion technology, while Hafilat designed and built the Eco-Bus.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe collaboration between the Department of Transport and Masdar has been very fruitful and resulted in the operating of the electric bus,\u201d said Eng. Ahmed Ateeq Al Mazrouei, Adviser to the Chairman of the DoT and Head of the Buses and Water Ferries Team. \u201cThis initiative is a result of the efforts and support dedicated by DoT and its strategic partners to promote the use of sustainable and intelligent transport modes, which enhances the quality of life in the Emirate. This smart initiative is just one of a series of future initiatives that are aimed at enhancing the intelligent transportation system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and making it part of the daily lives of public transport users.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Eco-Bus has a lightweight aluminium body and a unique water-cooling system to optimise battery life and efficiency, even when the outdoor temperature is at its highest. The vehicle also has a highly energy-efficient on-board air-conditioning system.<\/p>\n

Iyad Al Ansari, the CEO of Hafilat Industry LLC, said: \u201cWe have provided specific solutions to adapt this bus to the UAE environment and to meet the Department of Transport\u2019s specifications.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Eco-Bus is driven by a Siemens traction system, which includes a gearless PEM motor. Highly efficient, quiet and virtually maintenance-free, the traction system has been designed to last the lifetime of the Eco-Bus.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis technology has been proven around the world and we\u2019re pleased to be bringing it to the UAE for local innovation in efficient, sustainable transportation,\u201d said Uwe Troeger, Senior Executive Vice President, Digital Factory and Process Industries and Drives, Siemens Middle East. \u201cThis project is a great combination of the right technology and the right partners, and supports the development of environmentally friendly transport infrastructure in the UAE.\u201d<\/p>\n

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