Al-Futtaim Motors has participated in the seventh annual Dubai Municipality “Car Free Day” initiative, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.
‘Car Free Day’ which took place on 21st February 2016, encourages government and private sector employees as well as members of the public to use public means of transport rather than private vehicles, in an effort to reduce the UAE’s carbon footprint, in line with the UAE Government’s Expo 2020 goals and UAE Vision 2021 to protect the environment and natural resources.
Al-Futtaim Motors displayed a range of hybrid cars from Toyota, Lexus and Toyota Material Handling Equipment, giving visitors to Dubai Municipality’s offices the chance to witness the future of sustainable mobility first-hand.
“Al-Futtaim Motors has implemented a number of initiatives to increase awareness on carbon emissions, and help individuals and organisations better understand hybrid technology and how eco-friendly vehicles can help create a more sustainable future in the UAE. We worked closely with Dubai Municipality and a number of taxi operators by providing them with Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles that not only save fuel, but also decrease CO2 emissions substantially. On the consumer front, we have just launched the new Toyota Prius, the most popular hybrid car in the world, and we believe the car will be very well received in the market. Besides, Lexus enjoys the largest fleet of hybrid vehicles in the UAE and globally, including the recently launched completely redesigned Lexus RX h,” said Yousuf Ali Al Raeesi, General Manager, Government Relations, Health Security, Safety and Environment, Al-Futtaim Motors.
A recent study found that a fleet of Camry Hybrid vehicles can provide a fuel savings of up to 31 per cent over a period of 13 months, amounting to approximately AED 1,200 per vehicle every month. Over a period of four years, the savings amount to an impressive AED 55,000 per vehicle.