Equipped with advanced light, detection, and ranging (LiDAR) sensors, electronic components, and innovative software, the shuttle-style electric vehicle (EV) undergoing testing navigates obstacles, detects other vehicles, and drives independently.
Ahmed Baghoum, CEO of Masdar City, highlighted, “These tests mark a significant step toward creating a truly sustainable transportation ecosystem. By collaborating with global innovators, we aim to position Masdar City as a global benchmark for zero-emission autonomous mobility.”
Advancing the UAE’s Autonomous Vehicle Solutions
Representing the beginning of a series of tests for vehicles from multiple global brands, Masdar City aims to deploy a fleet of seven advanced autonomous vehicles, each carefully evaluated to align with zero-emission transportation goals.
Baghoum emphasized that testing a variety of self-driving technologies would support in identifying the best solutions for both the community and broader applications.
Solution+, the official fleet operator, has partnered with Masdar City to oversee operations, establishing a comprehensive ecosystem for autonomous mobility.
Pioneering Sustainable Urban Transport Development
Masdar City’s mobility cluster has emerged as a global hub, bringing together global industry leaders, regulators, and innovators to establish innovative technologies and advance sustainable mobility solutions.
With the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster on location, Masdar City strengthens its leadership in research, development, and deployment of next-generation mobility innovations.
This approach encourages collaboration and testing of new concepts to accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge mobility solutions tailored to the Middle East’s urban landscape.
This smart mobility initiative demonstrates Masdar City’s larger strategy for autonomous vehicle adoption and highlights its global leadership in smart and sustainable urban transport.