Bee’ah inducts Tesla semi trucks for waste collection
abu dhabi — Bee’ah, an environmental management company, has purchased the first and largest fleet of Tesla Semi trucks in the Middle East.
The announcement was made in-line with Bee’ah’s participation at the four-day World Future Energy Summit, which began in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The 50 Tesla all-electric vehicles will underline Bee’ah’s commitment to sustainability across its entire operations. The larger transport fleet will ensure the new operational demands can be met as part of the company’s regional expansion.
The incoming Tesla semi trucks, which enter production in 2019, will primarily be used for waste collection and transportation, including materials for recovery. Overall, Bee’ah’s modernised fleet will make a significant contribution to reducing the company’s carbon footprint. Besides the Tesla Semi trucks, existing electric vehicles, compressed natural gas- and bio diesel-run vehicles, and solar energy-powered boats are also used.
Bee’ah has also partnered with US-based companies specialised in transforming diesel-powered vehicles into electric ones. This purchase from Tesla is considered to be the first phase of the company’s transition to a full eco-friendly fleet.
Launched in California by CEO Elon Musk, the new Tesla Semi truck will provide Bee’ah’s logistics function with vehicles capable of travelling 805 kilometres on a single charge. Running on battery power, the trucks are guaranteed for 1.6 million kilometres of usable life, while carrying 36,287kg of cargo.
As the region moves away from consumption of fossil fuels, decreasing vehicle emissions and improving air quality is among Bee’ah’s many priorities.
“We are extremely pleased to turn towards Tesla for a solution that enhances our leadership of sustainable practices in the region,” said Salim Al Owais, chairman of Bee’ah.