Bridgestone promotes EVs at MENA EV show 2023

09 Oct 2023 CW Team

The conference tackled issues such as EV policies, sustainable infrastructure development, societal impacts of EV adoption, energy independence through EVs, and the digital transformation of e-mobility. Bridgestone actively participated in two panels, with Gaurav Malhotra, Bridgestone?s Head of Consumer for the Middle East and Africa, sharing insights on the company's role in e-mobility's digital transformation and its contribution to sustainability through rubber and tire technologies.

Gaurav Malhotra emphasised Bridgestone's commitment to innovation and sustainability in the evolving EV landscape. He stated, ?As a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions, Bridgestone is investing to make electric mobility more accessible and efficient. Electric vehicles, with their inherent eco-friendliness and significantly lower emissions as compared to traditional commercial vehicles, represent the path to a sustainable future."

The event, featuring discussions, Q&As, investment opportunities, and pitching sessions, brought together leaders in the EV industry. Bridgestone's active involvement at MENA EV Show reflects its dedication to fostering innovation and eco-friendly practices in the e-mobility sector, aligning with its long-term environmental goals and commitment to advancing sustainable mobility.

Bridgestone will continue to drive tire innovations that meet the unique requirements of electric vehicles, contributing to a cleaner and more connected world while supporting global sustainability initiatives such as the 'Milestone 2030' initiative.

Bridgestone EMIA, a global tire and sustainable mobility solutions leader, underscored the importance of electric vehicles (EVs) in shaping sustainable mobility solutions at the recent Middle East and North Africa Electric Vehicle Show (MENA EV Show) 2023. Held at Dubai Digital Park's Radisson RED in DSO, the event delved into crucial topics concerning mobility's future in the UAE and the broader MENA region. The conference tackled issues such as EV policies, sustainable infrastructure development, societal impacts of EV adoption, energy independence through EVs, and the digital transformation of e-mobility. Bridgestone actively participated in two panels, with Gaurav Malhotra, Bridgestone?s Head of Consumer for the Middle East and Africa, sharing insights on the company's role in e-mobility's digital transformation and its contribution to sustainability through rubber and tire technologies. Gaurav Malhotra emphasised Bridgestone's commitment to innovation and sustainability in the evolving EV landscape. He stated, ?As a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions, Bridgestone is investing to make electric mobility more accessible and efficient. Electric vehicles, with their inherent eco-friendliness and significantly lower emissions as compared to traditional commercial vehicles, represent the path to a sustainable future. The event, featuring discussions, Q&As, investment opportunities, and pitching sessions, brought together leaders in the EV industry. Bridgestone's active involvement at MENA EV Show reflects its dedication to fostering innovation and eco-friendly practices in the e-mobility sector, aligning with its long-term environmental goals and commitment to advancing sustainable mobility. Bridgestone will continue to drive tire innovations that meet the unique requirements of electric vehicles, contributing to a cleaner and more connected world while supporting global sustainability initiatives such as the 'Milestone 2030' initiative.

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