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Dewa’s global charging system patented

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DUBAI: Dubai Electricit­y and Water Authority, DEWA, has registered a new patent ater its R&D Centre’s researcher­s developed an universal smart system for electric vehicle charging stations. The system can charge all kinds of electric vehicles, whether they use AC or DC, with a single cable and plug.

The charging station’s design is to be as user-friendly as possible. It simplifies the charging process and makes it as easy as possible for drivers of electric vehicles to charge their cars. Drivers do not need to bring their own cables. Instead, the charging station is a one-stop point for all types of electric vehicle, as it automatica­lly adapts the plug and the charging to the vehicle’s requiremen­ts. The R&D Centre is currently building a prototype for further study.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, expressed his pride in this scientific achievemen­t, which adds to DEWA’S record of achievemen­ts and excellence.

“DEWA works to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to accelerate the shit towards a green economy and make Dubai the city with the lowest carbon footprint in the world by 2050. As a globally leading sustainabl­e innovative corporatio­n, DEWA works to harness innovation and creativity to encourage the use of sustainabl­e transport and increase the number of government electronic and hybrid vehicles. This reduces carbon emissions in ground transport, which is the second-largest greenhouse gas emiter in Dubai. The new patent registered by DEWA will provide a seamless and innovative experience that is consumer- and environmen­t-friendly. It will also raise DEWA’S position as a pioneering world-class utility. This is the second patent registered by the Centre, which His Highness launched last March. There are currently four more patents underway,” said Al Tayer.

“The R&D Centre adopts an approach that focuses on improving DEWA’S services to customers by developing the latest sustainabl­e technologi­es and solutions for energy and water as well as conducting researches to maintain DEWA’S global leadership.”

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