Working alongside Al Masaood and Tadweer to ensure a more sustainable future
In support of the UAE’s net-zero ambitions and sustainability agendas, Renault Trucks Middle East and Al Masaood in collaboration with Tadweer, recently launched the first 100% electric waste truck in the United Arab Emirates, the first fully electric heavy truck launched in the Middle East.
The first Renault 100% electric truck will be used by Tadweer, the sole custodian of waste management for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, to collect waste household in Abu Dhabi. The truck was manufactured by Renault Trucks, under the dealership of Al Masaood, following the signing of an MoU between Tadweer and Al Masaood during the recently concluded EcoWaste Exhibition and Conference.
Sustainable Future
“Renault Trucks has a legacy of providing market-leading transport solutions for nearly 130 years, and we have succeeded because our eye is always out on the future needs of the industry,” affirmed Olivier De Saint Meleuc, President, Renault Trucks International at the glittering commemorative ceremony held at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal Abu Dhabi.
“At Al Masaood, we have made a tangible and firm commitment to support the nation in meeting its Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative, and we do recognize that as a key industrial player in the UAE’s capital and in the country as a whole, that we do bear a heavy responsibility in not only lowering our greenhouse emissions,” asserted Mohamed El Zeftawi, General Manager of Al Masaood’s Commercial Vehicles and Equipment division.
Removal of carbon dioxide
By using these electric trucks, these two cities will remove over 4000 tons of carbon dioxide from the environment each year, equivalent to removing 1000 cars from the roads annually. With a range of up to 200 kilometres between charges, the trucks have already proven their worthiness from a zero-emissions and performance perspective.
“Tadweer has established its position as a pioneer in waste management and driving a sustainable future. The company incorporates state-of-the-art and modern technologies to ensure successful operation, while supporting Abu Dhabi’s Environment Vision 2030 and the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 ambitions as well,” observed Ali Al Dhaheri, MD and CEO, Tadweer.