Qatar advancing on transition to electric vehicles

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues its efforts to develop a state of the art transport network in line with the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030 by s...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues its efforts to develop a state-of-the-art transport network in line with the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030 by supporting innovation and keeping up with the trends in global advancements in transportation.

Speaking to Qatar TV, Najla Al Jaber, Head of Land Transport Systems and Policies Department at the Ministry of Transport (MoT) highlighted the ministry’s plans and efforts to support the transformation strategy for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country.

Al Jaber said, “We have a specific strategy for electric mobility in MoT which covers electric vehicles including buses powered by electricity, which is supported by a number of plans to achieve it. Among the important goals we aim to achieve is a study currently underway at MoT to establish a certification centre similar to vehicle inspection centres for fuel-based vehicles but specialised in standards and specifications for electric vehicles. This centre aims to enhance services and systems that promote the use of electric vehicles.”

Additionally, the ministry is conducting a significant study to develop policies that encourage the acquisition and use of electric vehicles. This effort is part of initiative supporting strategies and plans for the electric mobility strategy. For example, MoT has a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing carbon emissions, which is enriched by the electric mobility strategy, she added.

Furthermore, there is a strategy to mitigate the impact of transportation on health and environment where electric mobility contributes significantly.