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The interior of an Audi e-tron.
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An Audi e-tron at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
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A Nissan Ariya electric model at EVIS.
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Visitors check out an electric vehicle at the show.
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An electric Peugeot model at EVIS.
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Visitors watch as an electric car is charged at EVIS.
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Visitors check out the UAE's first locally produced electric car, Al Damani. The vehicle is manufactured by the M Glory Group.
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The Ferrari stand at the electric vehicle car show.
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The Emirates Global Motor Electric stand. The UAE is seeking to position itself as a leader in the next generation of transport.
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A Mercedes Benz electric car on display at the show.
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Tesla is also exhibiting its cars at the show, the Mena region's first exhibition focused on electric vehicles.
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The interior of an Audi e-tron.
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An Audi e-tron at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
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A Nissan Ariya electric model at EVIS.
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Visitors check out an electric vehicle at the show.
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An electric Peugeot model at EVIS.
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Visitors watch as an electric car is charged at EVIS.
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Visitors check out the UAE's first locally produced electric car, Al Damani. The vehicle is manufactured by the M Glory Group.
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The Ferrari stand at the electric vehicle car show.
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The Emirates Global Motor Electric stand. The UAE is seeking to position itself as a leader in the next generation of transport.
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A Mercedes Benz electric car on display at the show.
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Tesla is also exhibiting its cars at the show, the Mena region's first exhibition focused on electric vehicles.
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The interior of an Audi e-tron.
Abu Dhabi outlines policy for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Emirate's Department of Energy expects high demand for EVs over the coming decade
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25 May, 2022
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