The show’s major sponsor will showcase their flagship models, buses, trucks and their revolutionary new green mobility vehicles taking the world by storm
Al-Futtaim Automotive will also host a panel at the event on developments in green mobility
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 24 October 2022: As the Abu Dhabi Air Expo prepares to welcome the worldwide aviation ecosystem from 1-3 November at Al Bateen Executive Airport, Al-Futtaim Automotive gears up to present why it is the preferred mobility partner of choice across all sectors, especially aviation, through a host of flagship unveilings and new innovation showcases.
A leading automotive group, Al-Futtaim Automotive represents many of the world’s most recognized brands, many of which will be present at their vast, open and elegantly designed stand at the show. The next-generation Volvo XC90, Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX make an appearance alongside many new models; while at the same time, the new global sensations in future mobility such as the Polestar 2, Volvo C40 and Volvo 7900 Electric Bus are certain to impress audiences with their unparalleled performance and innovative capabilities. Also, featuring alongside will be the favoured aviation sector solutions including the TMH Electric Forklift, Towing Tractors and Hertz shuttle cars.
A diverse show of force from the group with a clear vision on the future, Al-Futtaim Automotive has earmarked green and sustainable innovation as a key focus, which is evident from the visionary brand partnerships and models the group is introducing into the region.
Earlier this year Al-Futtaim Automotive announced its partnership with Polestar, the pure, progressive, performance luxury EV brand committed to sustainability and a mission to deliver a climate neutral car by 2030. The Polestar 2 premium performance compact hatchback arrived in March and has witnessed strong demand. Al-Futtaim Automotive now not only has one of the largest ranges of hybrid and electric vehicles, but also added the revolutionary hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle, Toyota Mirai to its offering.
Speaking ahead of the event, Vincent Wijnen, Senior Managing Director Al-Futtaim Automotive said: “The Abu Dhabi Air Show is an excellent opportunity to showcase our full line-up of models, services and innovations, from B2C to B2B offerings, which is testament to Al-Futtaim Automotive being recognized as a trusted mobility partner across diverse industries. At the same time, it’s a great occasion to showcase how we are committed to developing hybrid and electric mobility solutions that not only align with the UAE’s sustainability goals but also help customers and businesses across sectors achieve their sustainability targets.”
Expected to be one of the featured sector highlights are the new Volvo Electric buses, which have completed a successful six-month passenger trial in the UAE earlier this year, followed by successful trials run in selected hot climate markets of Europe and Latin America. Performing with zero-emissions and zero-noise, the Volvo electric buses offer a whole new dimension of sustainable transport and smart city solution. The models have been tested for fast-charging for the first time in Dubai, and tested for the impact of our local terrain, temperature and higher need for air-conditioning, which means the buses will truly define a new generation of Middle Eastern mobility.
Approximately 25% of the fleet on MOOV is Hybrid with 100% utilization with an increase in customer demand in hybrid vehicles. MOOV has the ability to capture the customers’ registered interest on vehicles sold out such as our Hybrid vehicles. There is currently a waiting list of customers who have requested to switch over their current subscription from petrol to hybrid, confirming the appetite for greener mobility solutions. Based on the high demand MOOV has several exciting new hybrid vehicles coming to MOOV in the next few weeks and the arrival of first EV model in Q4.
As part of its participation at the event, Al-Futtaim Automotive will host a panel on day 3, 3rd November at 09.55 to discuss ‘Developments in Green Mobility’, with panelists including Vincent Wijnen, Senior Managing Director Al-Futtaim Automotive, Jonathan Pollock, Regional Managing Director of Emerging Brands, Al-Futtaim Automotive and Yousuf AlRaeesi, Director of GCR & HSSE Al-Futtaim Automotive.
Al-Futtaim Automotive is one of five divisions within the Al-Futtaim Group, which provides quality products and services that enrich people’s lives and aspirations each and every day.
