The future of mobility is here! In this episode of Mashable Mornings, we sat down with Hasan Nergiz, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, to discuss his groundbreaking work in electrifying transportation across the Middle East. From launching BYD in Saudi Arabia to shaping the EV ecosystem in the UAE, Hasan is crafting a sustainable vision for our roads.

00:00 Highlights 
3:17 Welcoming Hasan Nergiz, MD, Al-Futtaim 
4:30 BYD & its legacy 
6:01 Mobility is freedom 
11:00 Pushing the EV-first narrative 
13:36 Rise of EVs in the UAE 
15:00 Love for automobiles 
17:05 The move from ICE to EV 
17:44 EV as a long-term game 
19:20 Open to failure 
21:42 Overcoming challenges in the EV landscape 
24:35 Blueprint of an EV vehicle 
25:42 BYD Discovery showroom 
27:25 Key customer insights 
28:32 Challenges in the Saudi Arabia market 
33:38 Hasan as a Leader!
36:11 Roadmap for BYD going autonomous 
38:19 Dubai Market: Opportunity & a Challenge 
41:36 BYD's blade battery 
46:21 Recycling used batteries 
49:58 BYD U8 
51:50 BYD U9 & its feature 
56:13 AI in automobile 
58:19 Sign-Off

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