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ABU DHABI, 27th May, 2023 (WAM) — As part of Masdar City’s efforts to promote the adoption of sustainable urban mobility, two speakers from the city will address key issues in electric vehicle innovation during , Challenges and Opportunities Summit (EVIS) 2023.
The three-day conference is scheduled to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) from May 29-31 and will feature leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and sustainability experts.
Lukas Sokol, Head of Master Planning at Masdar City, will shed light on Masdar City’s role in integrating electric and pioneering work on the introduction of self-driving cars to Abu Dhabi.
Sokol will also discuss the challenges and opportunities facing electric vehicles as they play a key role in the growing urban mobility ecosystem, as well as the potential quality of life, efficiency and sustainability gains that can be realized through innovation.
Masdar City Development Director Steve Severance will highlight practical ways for cities in Abu Dhabi and the region to capitalize on the electric vehicle revolution.
In a panel discussion on Tuesday from 14:20 to 15:05 entitled “Enabling and Funding Electric Vehicle Innovation in the Middle East”, Severance will provide examples of global success stories that can be tailored to the region.
Panelists will also discuss how to accelerate innovation across the EV value chain, support the creation, research and development of new startups, and the critical role of green financing in facilitating the transition to EVs.
The panel will also include several other high-profile experts such as Jonathan Keyes, Senior Manager, Sustainable Finance, HSBC; Pablo Olivera Brizzio, Director, Corporate Innovation, Abu Dhabi Ports; and Khaled Saif, Head of Mobility, Etisalat Services Holding.
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