UAE to implement electric power in 'Falcon Rise' via Swedish Einride technology
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is embarking on an ambitious journey to reduce road freight transport emissions by 30% by 2030, as part of its commitment to the 2050 Net-zero emission goal. This initiative extends beyond the Falcon Rise grid and includes the Abu Dhabi and Al Ain regions.
One of the key projects in this endeavour is the electrification of road freight transport, which involves the deployment of a significant number of electric heavy-duty trucks and autonomous vehicles. The project, spanning over five years, covers a distance of 550 kilometres across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.
In Abu Dhabi alone, the project includes the deployment of 1,000 heavy-duty trucks and 200 autonomous trucks. The initiative is being conducted in collaboration with the Integrated Transport Center (ITC) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT).
The UAE is also partnering with foreign companies to boost domestic efforts in electrifying road transport. One such partnership is with Swedish firm Einride, although specific details about this collaboration have not been publicly confirmed yet.
Einride, known for its work in freight mobility and quantum-enhanced solutions, has not yet announced a partnership focused on electrifying road freight in Abu Dhabi, nor has it provided a timeline or scope for such a project. However, Abu Dhabi has ongoing initiatives in transport innovation, such as testing Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Masdar City since July 2025.
Meanwhile, Dubai, another key region in the UAE, is making strides in its domestic efforts to electrify road transport. The city currently boasts 50,000 electric vehicles and 500 charging points. The Supreme Council of Energy of Dubai has also announced the current status of electric vehicles and charging points in the city.
The UAE's electrification of road transport efforts include the installation of charging stations, with over 650 charging points in total. This infrastructure is crucial to support the growing fleet of electric vehicles and autonomous trucks that will be deployed as part of the UAE's commitment to a sustainable future.
Science and technology play essential roles in the UAE's environmental-science efforts to reduce road freight transport emissions. The deployment of 1,000 heavy-duty electric trucks and 200 autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi, for instance, is a testament to the integration of science and technology in this initiative.
