Dubai’s EV Partnership to Drive Sustainable Development and Rural Livelihoods in Yemen

A new collaboration between Dubai-based EV startup Fuse and international NGOs is electrifying transportation for remote Yemeni communities.

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Fuse will retrofit existing Toyota Hilux vehicles in Yemeni villages with their smart IoT-enabled EV powertrain kits.

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The modular system is also easy for local maintenance teams to install, improving rural access to sustainable mobility solutions.

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The villages already have solar panel fields installed by partners LM International and ITDC to power water pumps.

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Eliminating fuel shortages that impacted villagers will strengthen food and economic security in the remote communities.

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Sustainable mobility also empowers greater workforce participation through expanded access to markets, healthcare and education.

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