The Sustainable City welcomes the Emirates Electric Vehicle Road Trip from its first journey across the Middle East

Dubai - MENA Herald: The Sustainable City (TSC) – the first Net Zero Energy city in Dubai and the Middle East’s first operational sustainable community – yesterday welcomed the first Emirates Electric Vehicle Road Trip (EVRT) from its epic journey across the UAE.
The four-day EVRT began at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab on Monday 29th January, and drew to a close on Wednesday 1st February with a Grand Finale at The Sustainable City. EVRT saw a convoy of over 10 electric vehicles cover a total of 7000km of terrain across the Emirates, showcasing the best of electric vehicle (EV) technology and supporting the region’s clean-tech innovations.
Faris Saeed, CEO of Diamond Developers – the real estate company behind TSC – commented: “The Sustainable City is completely aligned with Dubai’s Green Economy Vision and UAE Vision 2021, and we have made great efforts to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and encourage the transition to a sustainable and low carbon future. We have introduced electric cars for residents, which can be recharged at stations throughout the city, provide ease of transport within TSC, and ensure zero carbon emissions.”
The EVRT Grand Finale included a full-day of electric vehicle activities, including workshops, a conference, and a parade where UAE electric vehicle owners joined the main convoy and showcased more innovative cars. A tour of The Sustainable City also offered attendees a glimpse into the world’s leading sustainable development.
Saeed added, “We were delighted to welcome electric vehicle enthusiasts to TSC, and show them the incredible potential of sustainable living. Every aspect of the development is focused on benefiting our residents economically; the eco-friendly villas’ orientation and solar power roofs will help reduce energy consumption and electricity bills by 50%.”
Spread over five million square feet, The Sustainable City has been designed to focus on the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic and social. Phase One of the project comprises a residential complex of five clusters, with each cluster containing 100 villas, five playgrounds, a central wind tower, and a parking lot that is shaded from the sun. The site is also home to a community mall, a central green with 11 biodomes, cycling and jogging tracks, an equestrian centre, and a green community Mosque.