The Kingdom of Bahrain has reportedly signed an agreement with a leading international agency to develop its electric vehicle strategy, The Daily Tribune reports.
Undoubtedly, it is a significant move to aid the kingdom in lowering its fossil fuel reliance towards a more sustainable future.
Agreements
Bahrain partnered with Deloitte & Touche to accelerate the kingdom’s EV uptake by developing an effective electrification strategy, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, H E Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan stated.
Deloitte & Touche is now committed to designing and developing a “multi-pronged” strategy to sustainably boost the kingdom’s adoption of clean vehicles.
Bahrain strives to achieve its net zero and carbon emissions targets
According to the report, the Kingdom of Bahrain aims to improve its solar energy deployment as the primary power source to support the electrification initiatives.
In effect, the kingdom will reap the following benefits:
- lower fossil fuel reliance and usage
- less pollution
- cheaper cost of ownership
Minister Humaidan claims the new strategy aligns with Bahrain’s net zero and carbon emissions targets. He further noted that it would also aid the kingdom’s greenhouse effect and climate change combat.
For context, Bahrain aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 30% through its decarbonization and energy efficiency initiatives. It further targets achieving Net Zero by 2060.
“This agreement serves to strengthen Bahrain’s efforts in this direction.”
Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, H E Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan
To achieve its targets, Bahrain will develop the necessary charging infrastructures, policies, and regulations, as stated by Minister Humaidan
It is worth noting that Bahrain sees the energy sector as a significant contributor to the thorough development initiatives which His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ushered.
The report further noted that the Bahrain-Deloitte & Touche partnership follows Gauss Auto Bahrain’s deal announcement to establish the kingdom’s first EV plant for two- and three-wheel electric tricycles and passenger vehicles.
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Thankfully, Minister Humaidan also highlighted that His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, would continue to monitor progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
