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AGILITY ON SAFETY
AGILITY’S ACTIVE SAFETY APPROACH
Why does Agility Logistics Abu Dhabi have the safest fleet on the road?
Agility Abu Dhabi is a leader in oil & gas logistics, contract logistics and customs clearance services. Some of the region’s major oil & gas projects depend on Agility for logistics solutions, as do the agriculture, chemicals, defence and healthcare industries. With 575,000 sqm of open yard storage in Abu Dhabi’s logistics park, customers and fleet operations alike benefit from premier contract logistics services. Beyond the open yard storage capacity, 96,000 sqm are available for closed ambient and temperature-controlled warehousing. Agility’s fleet of more than 465 transport vehicles easily handles all containerised, noncontainerised, heavy and oversized cargo.
Within Abu Dhabi, Agility holds a preferred status with customs. Ably supported by Emirates Motor Company (EMC), the authorised General Distributor of MercedesBenz Trucks in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, this allows Agility to serve freight forwarding customers with benefits like duty-free exemptions, digital paperwork processes and lower tariffs on goods coming to and from Khalifa Port to Abu Dhabi and Mussafah.
The vehicles
Agility has the largest Heavy Duty Truck fleet in the UAE that are equipped with Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ celebrated Active Brake Assist safety system. In total, a quarter of the fleet has either the Active Brake Assist 4 and its latest version Active Brake Assist 5 helping to ensure the logistics powerhouse operates the safest trucks on the roads for their UAE business partners and customers.
What is Active Brake Assist?
Developed by Daimler for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, the Active Brake Assist is a safety
assistance system that assists the driver, when a risk of accident is detected, with a three-stage warning concept up to full braking, and which can reduce the speed of the vehicle. It detects stationary and moving obstacles, as well as moving pedestrians within the system limits.
The latest generation – Active Brake Assist 5 is capable of applying maximum full-stop braking in response to pedestrians crossing its path, approaching from the front or moving ahead.
The Active Brake Assist is equipped on Agility’s Mercedes-Benz Actros 2145S tractor heads with flatbed trailers for long haulage. In addition to the Active Brake Assist, these Mercedes-Benz trucks also come with other unique features such as Driver Airbag, ESP, Lane Keeping Assist, Proximity Control Assist, and Attention Assist. These safety assistance systems are designed for many critical driving situations and they all work hand-in-hand to provide additional safety to the truck drivers, other road users and protect both the vehicle and cargo.
A health and safety conscious-workplace is a critical priority for Agility with 84% of its operations ISO 45001-certified for occupational health & safety. To achieve and maintain a high health and safety standard, some of the approaches they adopt include stopping accidents before they start, and using technology to empower operations (Source: Health & Safety | Agility Sustainability).
This is evident with their initiative to invest in advanced safety technologies such as the Active Brake Assist, ESP, Proximity Control Assist, and other safety systems on its Mercedes-Benz Trucks. These are mainly used on their double trailer combination which means they are especially important since these trucks are carrying double loads; serving different clients in different sites.
The servicing and maintenance of these trucks is being managed by Emirates Motor Company (EMC), the authorised dealer of Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Abu Dhabi through a partnership to ensure that these vehicles are in the hands of professionals. Operations in Abu Dhabi are carried out from purpose-built premises with a well-integrated network of showrooms, offices, part depots and workshops.
EMC has been the authorised general distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain since 1962. From the beginning, dedicated customer service has played a major role in the company’s success. EMC was also the first Mercedes-Benz distributor in the Middle East to be awarded ISO Certification in 1994 and is currently
MERCEDES-BENZ SAFETY ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Attention Assist
Attention Assist is a system that can recognize increasing tiredness and recommend the driver to take a break. It increases driving safety and helps to avoid accidents by warning the driver if fatigue or lack of attention are detected.
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist is an image-processing safety system. It warns the driver if he drives over detected lane markings in order to help prevent him from departing from his driving lane. A digital camera behind the windscreen detects the vehicle position in relation to the left-hand and righthand lane markings.
Importantly, the Lane Keeping Assist system relieves the driver’s workload by providing warning signals in many critical driving situations. It also allows the driver to react immediately to the audible warning issued from the left or right loudspeaker if the system detects that he has driven over the lane markings.
Proximity Control Assist
This assistance system with stop-and-go function is on hand to help the driver to maintain speeds and distances to vehicles ahead and can reduce the risk of rear-end collisions. certified to the ISO 9001:2008 standards. EMC markets, distributes and services all Mercedes-Benz vehicles, from luxury saloons to the largest trucks, and provides Mercedes-Benz qualified service with high and consistent availability of genuine parts.
EMC serves a premium client segment in the world, including dignitaries, the UAE government, oil companies and the business community. The close relationship between EMC and Agility demonstrates the importance of a fleet operator working in tandem with its distributor partner; with every MercedesBenz Actros in Agility’s fleet protected with a service contract to ensure hassle-free after sales services and seamless uptime. This has led to EMC being recognised by Agility as the ‘Manufacturer who keeps cargo moving’ and has given Agility the confidence to acquire the Arocs and Atego from EMC to cover the many different applications of the business.
Agility also ensures that its drivers are being professionally trained to operate the trucks with the latest technology. So far there have been zero accidents with these trucks, and it is the goal to remain this way. The motivation of the drivers, however has increased with the provision of vehicles equipped with the highest safety standards and the latest technology.
All of these factors contribute to the success of Agility as the leader and investor in technology to enhance supply chain efficiency, and to provide service excellence to their customers with the state-of-theart assets with the latest technology.
AGILITY’S ABILITY IN ABU DHABI
Within Abu Dhabi, Agility holds a preferred status with customs and is ably supported by Emirates Motor Company (EMC), the authorised General Distributor of MercedesBenz Trucks in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
IVECO SHOWS
THE WAY
IVECO was in Dubai last month for the launch of its much-anticipated high duty truck line-up for the region
The last two years has seen a steady stream of new heavy truck launches and the latest saw IVECO finally joined the competition with its much-anticipated high duty truck line-up for the Middle East.
The new off-road truck IVECO T-WAY and the on-road truck IVECO S-WAY were both revealed at a live European virtual launch at the beginning of June, but this week’s series of dedicated days at the Dubai Autodrome are the region’s first chance to see and test the new IVECO WAY range.
Customers, dealer network and representatives of the automotive press were invited to a launch event which included a dedicated test drive on an on-road and offroad track. IVECO took a direct approach to the launch specially designed to touch and test the new IVECO range, offering “participants a unique experience, telling an immersive story made up of a mix of video content and live interactions.”
It also took the guests on a discovery journey through IVECO’s world as it unveiled the latest in its long lineage of legendary trucks.
Carmelo Impelluso, IVECO Head of Commercial Operations EMEA, explained: “With the launch of the new IVECO T-WAY and IVECO S-WAY, we now offer our customers the most complete, entirely renewed, business-oriented product range for off-road and on-road missions.
“The new IVECO WAY family enables us to cover the whole set of market demands with a coordinated offer of very differentiated products. Today, our customers see their trucks as a business tool. They look for a complete solution that will deliver the profitability they need. This is what makes
our IVECO WAY range unique: it delivers everything our customers expect – and more.”
“Every detail of the new IVECO WAY Range has been developed in order to optimise all the total cost of ownership elements: fuel consumption, price, residual value, maintenance and uptime costs, driver satisfaction and productivity,” added Fabio De Serafini, Africa & Middle East Business Director, IVECO. “With the new ‘WAY’ family, we cover the whole set of market demands with coordinated, but very differentiated products. The world is moving fast, and the world of transport must not only keep up, but anticipate and drive the change.”
The IVECO T-WAY
The IVECO T-WAY builds on the heritage of robustness and reliability of the brand’s long lineage of champion off-roaders. It introduces state-of-the art technological solutions to exceed all expectations in productivity, payload capacity, safety and driver comfort. These characteristics of extreme toughness, high performance and reliability are clearly expressed by the theme of the advertising launch campaign: “TREAT IT BAD”.
The IVECO T-WAY has been designed to offer best-in-class performance in every off-road mission, robustness and torsional rigidity. It carries over from its predecessors the legendary robustness of the highresistance steel chassis with a 10mm thick frame, with a Rail Bending Moment at the top of the segment at 177 kNm. The front axle has a maximum capacity of up to 9 tonnes.
Hub reduction on the rear axle is standard to maximise strength and performance. The new heavy-duty rear suspension system for Tandem axles optimises vehicle weight and improves off-road performance with greater ground clearance and a better departure angle.
The truck delivers all the power needed for traction and PTO with IVECO’s reliable and efficient Cursor 13 engine (13 litres) that develops up to 470/480 hp. The engines are coupled with the proven 16-speed HI-TRONIX automated gearbox, which now also features new functions specifically intended for off-road mobility including a Hill Holder function to help departure on steep slopes, Rocking Mode to help recover traction in slippery conditions and Creep Mode for ultra-low speed when idling; for the on-road sections of the mission, the Ecoroll, function that uses the vehicle’s inertia when travelling downhill enhances the transmission’s efficiency.
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The IVECO T-WAY comes equipped with the 16-speed HI-TRONIX automated gearbox
HI-TRONIX represents the state-ofart in the automated transmission sector, IVECO claims, “and delivers the perfect gearshift strategy for every application.
The IVECO T-WAY has also been designed for efficiency and productivity, with a host of features, a lower kerb weight, and new telematics features and digital services. It offers a new fuel-saving solution for missions that require an occasional All Wheel Drive (AWD) capability: the HITRACTION hydrostatic drive system for 6x4 rigid and articulated models. It operates at speeds of up to 25 km/h and is automatically activated to provide additional hydraulic front-wheel traction when needed. It delivers significant benefits in terms of fuel consumption and payload compared to the AWD solution.
The low kerb weight has been further reduced by 325 kg compared to the Trakker with the new design of the tandem support on the rear axles, which is now a single-piece casting component.
The IVECO T-WAY is set to become a favourite of body builders for its extraordinary flexibility, says the Italian-based truckmaker. With both rigid and articulated versions, it can continue to claim it has the widest offering of driveline options on the market: Partial Wheel Drive on 6x4 rigid and articulated and 8x4 rigid models; as well as All Wheel Drive on 4x4 and 6x6 rigid and articulated, and on 8x8 rigid versions.
The All Wheel Drive range has been extended with new 4-, 4.2- and 4.5-metre wheel base models, which can transport special loads with no modification to the chassis. The new HI-MUX electric and electronic architecture is fully compatible with the latest-generation control systems.
The new PTO line-up includes a new high-performance sandwich PTO that delivers up to 2,150 Nm torque. This extreme versatility, width and depth of range, and extensive choice of variants makes the IVECO T-WAY the perfect truck for all types of bodies and vocational missions. The cab of the IVECO T-WAY shares the driver-friendly design of the IVECO WAY range, with its sleek, aerodynamic lines. Available in two versions – AD short
A REGION IN THE DRIVING SEAT
Customers, dealer network and representatives of the automotive press were invited to a launch event which included a dedicated test drive on an onroad and off-road track to experience the vastly improved cabin design.
cab and AT long cab with standard or high roof – it is focused on functionality to facilitate the driver’s daily work.
The entire driver area has been created to provide a practical and easy-to-livein environment. The comfortable and ergonomic driver’s seat, together with the new-concept multi-function steering wheel, ensure excellent driver comfort.
Driver safety is paramount in the harsh conditions typically faced by trucks in the region and the vehicle is designed to provide maximum protection, with safety features which far exceed the typeapproval requirements. The new braking system features EBS as standard, full disc brakes are available on PWD models, and new ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistance Systems) are available across the range.
S-WAY on the highway
The IVECO S-WAY is the new on-road vehicle of the new IVECO WAY range, the ideal business solution for the fleet owner, “and the perfect travel companion for the driver. It further increases its fuel efficiency, which was already among the best, with a new engine line-up and next generation rear axle, advanced technologies tailored to the customers’ needs.”
The truck builds on the success this range has achieved since its European launch in 2019 and has proved extremely popular with drivers for its high levels of comfort. Customers appreciate the improvements in performance
15%
The IVECO S-WAY full LED lights have a much sharper beam that improves visibility by 15 percent
and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) that come with high reliability of new truck.
In the face of fierce competition, logistics operators need top-level uptime, efficiency an productivity from their fleets. The new IVECO S-WAY meets this requirement by providing a complete package of features without equal, developed with focus on driver centricity: “It is more than a product: it offers a business model that covers the vehicle’s entire life cycle and helps IVECO’s customers to meet their own customers’ requirements,” says the company.
In redesigning the cab from the ground up, IVECO has taken every opportunity to deliver cost savings and productivity gains to the benefit of the owner’s profitability.
S-WAY ON THE WAY
The IVECO S-WAY is the new on-road vehicle of the new IVECO WAY range, the ideal business solution for the fleet owner, says the manufacturer. All the elements of the new design work together to achieve a superior aerodynamic performance and deliver fuel savings up to 4% on top of the outstanding fuel efficiency that is the hallmark of this product family.
Every detail of the cab exterior has been studied with care to minimise air resistance. The new roof is perfectly integrated into the front end of the vehicle, presenting a flat surface that minimises drag. Even the retractable front step that provides easy access to the windshield completely disappears when not in use. The front grille with high radius corners and side fins, the integrated headlights, the two new bumper design with integrated deflectors, together with the new design of the wheel arches, create flowing lines that optimise air flow – “and make a statement with a distinctive style.”
The vehicle’s aerodynamic performance is further enhanced by additional features that reduce drag by closing gaps. They include the optimised aerodynamic kit with rubber extensions to close up the space between tractor and semi-trailer.
The new design of the door, which extends all the WAY down to the second step, creates a smooth surface on the sides of the cab, reducing turbulence at cruising speed.
A new cab designed around the driver to provide superior driving comfort on board. The IVECO S-WAY carries over all the advances introduced in the previous generations and adds a new cab entirely redesigned around the driver’s to provide the ultimate driving environment with outstanding ergonomics and controls layout.
The ergonomic layout of the controls ensures all the key functions are within easy reach of the driver. The multi-functional steering wheel, with 22 switches, puts all the necessary functions, at the driver’s fingertips this set-up eliminates distractions for the driver who can operate without ever needing to move their hands from the steering wheel. The dashboard and central stack have been redesigned to improve operating comfort and efficiency with a new layout and greatly increased functionalities.
The new Start/Stop engine button and the slot for the electronic key with integrated remote control are conveniently placed on the dashboard near the DNR area. The redesigned roof, lower tunnel and shaped upper shelf provide a comfortable standing height of 2.15 metres in the centre of the cabin, while the upper longitudinal usable space is 35 cm wider than in the
New interior lighting concept New interior lighting concept
Electronic Parking Brake with HOLD function Electronic Parking Brake with HOLD function
Active Drive Assist Active Drive Assist
New light signature New light signature & night lights & night lights
Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) Traffic Sign Assist Traffic Sign Assist MirrorCam MirrorCam
New rear axle ratio New rear axle ratio
Active Brake Assist 5 Active Brake Assist 5
The new Actros. Ready to set a new standard.
New Standard Equipment New Optional Equipment
• Keyless start • New vehicle key New vehicle key • Electronic parking brake • PowerShift 3 with four driving programmes • New light signature & night lights New light signature & night lights • New Mercedes-Benz emblem sign • New interior light concept • The new design of the steering wheel The new design of the steering wheel Active Brake Assist 5 Multimedia Cockpit Multimedia Cockpit Interactive Active Drive Assist (available only in Morocco) Predictive Powertrain Control 2 generation (available only in Morocco)
Trucks.MercedesBenzMENA.com Trucks.MercedesBenzMENA.com • MirrorCam • Active Brake Assist 5 • Multimedia Cockpit • Multimedia Cockpit Interactive • Trailer Stability Control Assist • Independent trailer brake, electronic • Remote Online • Active Drive Assist (available only in Morocco) • Predictive Powertrain Control 2nd generation (available only in Morocco)
A RANGE COMPLETED
IVECO says it now offers its customers the most complete, entirely renewed, business-oriented product range for off-road and on-road missions. It also believes that the new IVECO T-WAY is set to become a favourite of body builders for its “extraordinary flexibility”.
previous model, providing easier access to the upper bed and compartments.
The night area combines functionality and comfort with its new symmetrical layout and well-placed storage, USB connections and controls. The air conditioning system, and integrated parking cooler and heater systems ensure an ideal internal climate within the cab in all weather conditions, when driving or during stops.
The IVECO S-WAY has been developed with a strong focus on the driver, and the new cab has been redesigned and reinforced to ensure high levels of passive safety, with mechanical resistance compliant with ECE R29.03 cab crash standards.
The new design also provides much improved direct visibility for the driver with the one-piece side windows and rear-view mirrors. The IVECO S-WAY also offers full LED lights, which have a much sharper beam that carries further, improving visibility and obstacle perception by 15%, further enhancing safety in low-light conditions. In addition, the IVECO S-WAY features a complete array of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems to help the driver operate the vehicle efficiently and safely while reducing fatigue on the road. The cab also addresses security when the vehicle is parked with the new design of the door which now extends all the WAY down, leaving only the bottom step exposed, and includes an additional mechanical door lock inside the cab.
The new engine line-up meets Euro III/ V emissions standards. The Cursor 9 and 13 engines provide a wide range of power ratings starting from 360 hp to 560/570 hp. The engine efficiency has been improved with introduction of Common Rail injection system.
The 9 and 13-litre engines have been coupled with new, high-efficiency Hi-Tronix 12 speeds automated gearbox which enables substantial improvement in electronic clutch control, resulting in greater efficiency, enhanced durability and better performances.
Additional features contribute to the IVECO S-WAY’s fuel economy. They include the new Ecoroll function which automatically disengages driveline in smooth slope to exploit vehicle inertia, Ecoswitch which optimizes engine power/torque output according to vehicle load and mission, and Tyre Pressure Monitoring system to keep under control the pressure of each tyre for increased safety and fuel efficiency.
STRONG DRIVER FOCUS
The IVECO S-WAY has been developed with a strong focus on the driver, and the new cab has been redesigned and reinforced to ensure high levels of passive safety, with mechanical resistance compliant with ECE R29.03 cab crash standards.
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GEAR IN WITH GARGASH AUTO / SHELL LAUNCH CARBON NEUTRAL LUBRICANT / FRIGOBLOCK AND VOLVO EV FLEET DEBUT / BRIDGESTONE PICKED FOR AUDI E-TRON
WORKSHOP
Gear your check with Gargash Auto initiative
LEADING SERVICE BRAND UNVEILS FREE CONSULTATION PROGRAMME
SERVICING
Gargash recently launched a new initiative which aims to ‘educate and empower’ vehicle owners by offering free consultations on everyday car upkeep. Having hands-on information about automotive care is an initiative that Gargash Auto says it has “on its agenda in 2021, leading into 2022.”
The initiative started offering free consultations to all walk-in customers on December 1st at its Al Quoz facility. Any customer that walks into the Gargash Auto facility up until the end of February will receive a complimentary consultation from one of their qualified service advisors, ranging from basic vehicle care to advanced situations that arise during a breakdown.
The initiative that runs over a 3-month period will cover a range of topics focusing on both genders, promoting values of inclusion and education.
“Driving a car is a huge responsibility, and as with any machine, a car too can run into trouble if not looked after, through ‘Gear in with Gargash Auto’ we want to equip drivers with all the basic knowledge of vehicle function as well prepare them for unforeseen circumstances,” said Amir Pervaiz, general manager, Gargash Auto.
The brand wants to encourage road safety by adopting safe practices, implementing preventative measures, and destigmatizing the notion of automotive care only being associated with one gender.
Gargash Auto is determined to do its part to make the UAE roads a safer space, thereby contributing towards a healthy eco-system and society. The topics Gargash Auto will cover include, but are not limited to: Battery jump-start; basic engine Knowledge; knowing all the common warning lights on the dashboard and their respective meaning; oil leak checks; what to do in case of a random breakdown; refilling the wiper water tank; engine oil level check; tyre pressure check; and how to locate the fuel tank.
Pervaiz added: “Often drivers get into situations as they tend to ignore warning signs that the vehicle might be giving such as tyre pressure being low, the engine being overheated, and many more. We strongly feel if they were aware of this, they would be able to pick on the warning signs early on and avoid getting into difficult situations.”
WALK-IN CONSULTATIONS
Customers can use the walk-in consultant services until the end of February. Advice can include tips on basic vehicle care and guides to vehicle features.
BRIDGESTONE SELECTED FOR AUDI Q4 E-TRON
TYRES
Bridgestone has been chosen as tyre supplier for the Audi Q4 e-tron – Audi’s first compact, fully-electric SUV. To meet Audi’s demanding technical requirements for the Q4 e-tron, Bridgestone developed custom-engineered ultra-low rolling resistance summer tyres with ENLITEN Technology. Sustainable and lightweight, ENLITEN Technology reduces tyre rolling resistance by up to 30% and weight by up to 20% to extend EV driving range and reduce environmental impact thanks to improved resource productivity.
The bespoke summer tyres offer a rolling resistance performance that betters the European A label grade threshold and make no compromises with on-road stability, which is crucial for the heavy load on a rear traction vehicle, said Bridgestone, adding that it sees electric mobility as a huge opportunity.
INSIDE THIS MONTH’S WORKSHOP: THE DUBAI MOTOR SHOW IS REDEFINED, REDESIGING A DASHBOARD FOR SMART MOBILITY, AND MORE
SHELL LAUNCHES CARBON NEUTRAL LUBRICANTS IN REGION
LUBRICANTS
Shell says its recently launched portfolio of carbon neutral lubricants is now available for customers in the Middle East. The lubricants portfolio is developed for applications across a range of products, from passenger cars to heavy duty diesel engines for industrial sectors, said Shell. It added in a statement that customers in key markets across the Middle East, including UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain will now have access to carbon neutral Shell Helix Ultra Lubricants, “which offer consumers a more sustainable choice of motor oil, without compromising high performance and engine protection”.
Shell Rimula R6 series premium engine oils, which are now also available as a carbon neutral product option are primarily used for heavy duty diesel engine oil applications and original equipment manufacturers.
“At Shell, maintaining responsible operations is an integral part of our business,” said Haytham Yehia, general manager, Shell Lubricants Middle East.
“The world is going through a significant shift; these transformational changes have now dictated that businesses across key sectors must re-evaluate how they operate and identify ways to reduce their net carbon footprint.”
Shell’s expansion plans in the region place its commitment to achieving a lower-carbon future high in its list of priorities. It plans to offset annual emissions of more than 200 million litres of advanced synthetic lubricants and plans to compensate approximately 700,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions per year.
FRIGOBLOCK BEGINS COOLING OF EURO EV FLEET
REFRIGERATION
Frigoblock has delivered its first system for an all-electric distribution truck to Martin & Servera, a Swedish wholesaler for restaurants and commercial kitchens. The new Volvo FE Electric truck featuring the electric Frigoblock FK13 refrigeration unit started delivery operations in the city of Stockholm, Sweden.
This zero-emission and low-noise solution will allow Martin & Servera to deliver goods in Low Emission Zones, and at any time of day or night, significantly contributing to increasing the efficiency of their inner-city deliveries. The driver can also easily operate the refrigeration unit from inside the cab and turn it off if necessary when approaching one of the city’s sensitive areas.
“Building on decades of industry expertise, our technology is designed to create value for our customers while helping them to reduce the environmental footprint of their transport operations”, said Fredrik Weimyr, managing director at Thermo King Sverige AB. “Combining the electric technologies of Volvo and Frigoblock, we developed an energy efficient solution that takes our customers and the industry another step closer to sustainable, CO2-neutral temperature-controlled transport.”
The Frigoblock FK13 dualzone unit selected for this application communicates with the vehicle’s CAN-system via the Frigoblock inverter technology.
This allows the Frigoblock refrigeration units to work directly with the battery-powered vehicle, minimising the number of energy-consuming components and optimising the use of the battery, says the company.
BATTERIES UNDER CONTROL
The supply of energy from the vehicle’s batteries can be altered depending on the need to secure the correct temperature in the two refrigerated compartments
MONTA AND CITA EV START REGION CHARGE
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Electric vehicle (EV) charging app, Monta, and e-mobility solution provider, CITA EV, have announced a new partnership to help supercharge EV charge point infrastructure in the Middle East. As part of the agreement, CITA will utilise Monta software to provide businesses and organisations in the Middle East with opportunities to install and manage new charge points.
Monta will also provide 24/7 customer support and payment system to provide a pain-free charging process for charge point owners and drivers, becoming CITA’s exclusive EV charge point software provider in the Middle East in return. Monta’s platform brings together organisations and charge point installers to provide more solutions to EV drivers, such as smart queueing and reservation features, while adding a new revenue stream.
Electric charge point infrastructure is set to undergo significant transformation in the Middle East as the adoption rate of electric vehicles increases, something which is seen as a significant opportunity for growth in the region. Countries such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia are pushing for at least 10% and 30% of cars in their respective regions to be electric by 2030, while the United Arab Emirates is aiming to have 42,000 electric vehicles on its streets within the same time period.
“Electric vehicles in the Middle East have increased tenfold over the past five years, to the point where the current amount of public chargers simply cannot fulfill demand,” said Ian Beattie, Sales and Operations Director at CITA.
“Organisations across the region are looking to support the move to electric vehicles, as well as flexible solutions that benefit everyone, but simply can’t get there fast enough. This is where Monta comes in, offering a seamless charge point integration experience. We’ve been really impressed.”
