Abu Dhabi has announced a trial operation of its first hydrogen-powered taxi.
Abu Dhabi has begun its first hydrogen taxi pilot scheme aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the emirate © Integrated Transport Centre
Abu Dhabi has announced a trial operation of its first hydrogen-powered taxi.
The new taxi aims to reduce carbon emissions in the emirate, as well as help meet Abu Dhabi's environmental goals, which aim to reduce emissions by 30 million tonnes by 2027, from 135 million tonnes in 2016.
The trial will analyse the effectiveness of clean fuel operating mechanisms, the number of kilometres travelled and the amount of hydrogen used.
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) made the announcement on Friday.
It said the launch was in collaboration with Tawasul Transport Company, Adnoc Distribution and Al-Futtaim Motors as part of its commitment to reduce emissions in taxi use, and was in line with Cop28 goals.
The ITC reiterated that using eco-friendly taxis is vital to ensure Abu Dhabi meets its global sustainability goals with an accelerating global transition to green transport systems.
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