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Dubai opens first electric vehicle charging hub

DEWA-EV-charging-stationDubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has inaugurated the Emirate’s first electric vehicle charging station as part of the Smart Dubai strategic plan.

The facility is one of 12 now open to the public, and one of 16 stations that are to be opened during the phase one of the initiative.

The station, which is located at DEWA’s headquarters in Al Garhoud, was inaugurated by a selection of local dignitaries and policymakers, including HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.

“This station is an important step towards achieving the objectives of the sustainable smart city, and transforming Dubai into the smartest city in the world,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and chief executive officer of DEWA.

Original article by James Morgan

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Dubai opens first electric vehicle charging hub

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