Aitonomi, a company specializing in autonomous EV transport systems, held a recruitment event at KAUST to tap into the university's talent pool. Aitonomi aims to support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by developing fully autonomous and electric transport systems and plans to hire up to 12 skilled workers in KSA for 2024. The company hopes to establish an in-Kingdom manufacturing center and training facility. Why it matters: This initiative highlights the growing demand for AI talent in Saudi Arabia and KAUST's role in supporting the Kingdom's technological advancements and goals for sustainable transportation.
KAUST's Fuel Lubricants Efficient Engine Technology (FLEET) Consortium, established with OSP last year, added Luberef and Ferrari as new members. FLEET has completed six projects in its first year, including studying liquid spray and combustion, developing fuel cells, and capturing energy from ship engines. Eight new projects have been announced, including lubricant exploration for electric and hydrogen vehicles and improving hydrogen engine performance. Why it matters: The expansion of FLEET and its new projects underscore Saudi Arabia's commitment to carbon neutrality through collaborative research and development in sustainable transportation technologies.
Khalifa University's "KU Pulse" podcast released an episode featuring Dr. Jamal Alsawalhi discussing the challenges and solutions for decarbonizing the transport sector. The discussion covers critical issues such as battery costs, charging infrastructure, supply chain realities, and public perception impacting EV adoption. The episode also highlights emerging technologies being developed at Khalifa University, including rare earth-free motors and wireless charging systems for electric vehicles. Why it matters: This podcast episode showcases Khalifa University's active research and thought leadership in sustainable transport solutions, which are crucial for the UAE and the broader region's decarbonization efforts.
Khalifa University's KU Pulse podcast features Dr. Jamal Alsawalhi and Dr. Glenda El Gamal discussing obstacles to decarbonizing the transport sector. The discussion covers battery costs, charging infrastructure, supply chain challenges, and public perception. It also highlights emerging KU technologies like rare earth free motors and wireless charging. Why it matters: The podcast addresses critical issues in sustainable transportation, showcasing KU's research contributions to regional and global environmental challenges.
Khalifa University's podcast "KU Pulse" featured Dr. Jamal Alsawalhi and Dr. Glenda El Gamal discussing challenges in decarbonizing the transport sector and the adoption of electric vehicles. The conversation explored hurdles such as battery costs, charging infrastructure, supply chain realities, and public perception. The discussion also highlighted emerging technologies developed at Khalifa University, including rare earth-free motors and wireless charging systems, relevant to mobility in the UAE and the region. Why it matters: This contributes to the broader sustainability and technological innovation discourse in the UAE, though it does not directly address AI developments.