Bee'ah goes electric with desert vehicles

Sharjah - The desert-cleaning electric vehicle is the first of its kind in the UAE

As part of a campaign to create awareness among the public on the responsibility to conserve and protect desert areas, Sharjah has launched electric desert cleaning vehicles.
The vehicles were launched by Bee'ah, in collaboration with the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas (EPAA), as part of the campaign, 'Our desert. Our heritage.'
The desert-cleaning electric vehicle is the first of its kind in the UAE and the latest addition to Bee'ah's existing line of electric vehicles, which include public cleansers, sweepers, washers, leaf collectors and litter pickers. Bee'ah plans for their entire fleet of vehicles to be electrically powered in the coming years while collaborating with leading environmental partners in the region to provide innovative solutions across the UAE.
Through the launch of the state-of-the-art cleaning vehicles, Bee'ah aims to remain on the forefront of the latest industry trends and adopt a holistic approach that is composed of initiatives that promote sustainability, advanced environmental solutions and innovative technologies.
The new Polaris Ranger Vehicles, which was showcased during a desert cleaning campaign, efficiently maintains the cleanliness of the city and desert areas. With the electric advantage it has, Polaris Ranger is a quieter machine for operation within city limits. Setting the standard for sustainably, the electric vehicle does not require gas and is easily maintained.
Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of Bee'ah, said: "The launch of the new vehicles exemplified our innovative approach as well as our dedication to achieving the highest standards of sustainability. Bee'ah supports revolutionary ideas and technologies in the environmental and waste management sector to ensure a healthy environment for the community.
Hana Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of EPAA, said: "It is EPAA's top priority to protect the natural environment and this collaboration furthered our objectives. Bee'ah has become one of the premier environmental companies, offering the world's latest innovations and technologies to reduce pollution. Together, EPAA and Bee'ah support the principles of sustainable development to protect the environment." The EPAA encouraged volunteers to join the awareness campaign under their initiative, 'Don't Leave a Trace'.
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