< PreviousD ubai-based bottled water company Mai Dubai has offi cially incorporated an Electric Vehicle (EV) truck into its delivery fl eet, after taking the handover of a fully electric 8-tonne commercial truck from Admiral Mobility, in collaboration with Farizon Commercial Group. The vehicle was handed over to Mai Dubai at a ceremony held at its factory, in the presence of Abraham Kah, CEO of Mai Dubai; Fan Xianjun, CEO of Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group; and Abby Thomas, Director of Admiral Mobility. With the induction of the vehicle, Mai Dubai claims to have become the region’s fi rst beverage company to incorporate an electric truck in its fl eet. The fully electric 8t cargo truck and an Admiral Energy 47KW charger with 20% extended battery life was provided to Mai Dubai, with full driver training, servicing, maintenance, and insurance. Abraham Kah, CEO of Mai Dubai, said: “Sustainability has been the foundation of our business philosophy and the primary force behind all our operations since inception. Our latest alliance with Admiral Mobility and Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group exemplifi es our commitment to supporting the UAE's mission of reducing carbon footprint in the mobility sector. By adopting electric vehicles as an eco-friendlier alternative, we hope to drive signifi cant reductions in CO2 emissions, as well as ensure cleaner business practices. The Mai Dubai team receives the fully-electric 8-tonne truck from Admiral Energy and Farizon offi cials. “We are extremely pleased in being the fi rst beverage company in the UAE to introduce electric powered truck, in keeping with our renewable energy strategy. Most importantly, this EV truck will be pivotal in delivering Mai Dubai’s drinking water at the prestigious COP 28 conference, where we will offer dispensers and our returnable 5-gallon bottles, and glass bottles, reaffi rming our commitment to driving sustainable operations in the region.” TRUCKS TAILORED TO GCC CONDITIONS Graham Bremer, General Manager of Admiral Mobility, said: “As part of our strategic partnership with Mai Dubai, we have successfully handed over our fully electric 8-tonne commercial truck to Mai Dubai, making the beverage company the fi rst in the UAE to adopt sustainable transportation. Our initiatives represent our commitment to the UAE's 'Year of Sustainability,' as well as promoting green transportation and lowering carbon footprints. We also hope our actions will further encourage more businesses to implement sustainable mobility strategies and accelerate the transition to greener mobility solutions. Admiral Mobility, in collaboration with Geely Farizon, will continue to pursue our goal of developing, testing, and delivering electric vehicles tailored specifi cally for the GCC’s climatic conditions, and the unique logistic needs of our customers." Fan Xianjun, CEO of Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group, commented: “It is a great pleasure to join hands with Mai Dubai, one of the region's most environmentally conscious water brands, to set new standards in sustainable mobility solutions. Mai Dubai has always inspired us with its dedication to promoting sustainable operations, and we are looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship. Moreover, this will be an opportunity for us to support the upcoming COP28 conference, which will be a new turning point in our sustainability initiatives.” MAI DUBAI INDUCTS ELECTRIC TRUCK TO DELIVERY FLEET Company the first in region to have EV in fleet, with 8-tonne truck supplied by Admiral Mobility and Farizon to be used at COP28 GREEN MOVE 50 | NOVEMBER 2023plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / VehiclesThe small things can make you see the world in an entirely different way. Like a low-emissions mining footprint, one that makes it possible to grow your operations beyond tomorrow’s challenges with unrivalled margins in the fi eld and on your bottom line. Scania’s sustainable mining fl eet is the effi cient choice that gives you lower emissions, more horsepower, and lower cost per transported tonne. Smaller footprint, bigger possibilities. See more on scania.com/ae SCANIA MINING SOLUTIONS THINK BIG, ACT SMALL.Next >