Al-Futtaim Motors showcases its extensive fleet of green cars at the 4th Ajman Environmental Conference

: Al-Futtaim Motors, exclusive distributor of Toyota, Lexus, Hino and Toyota Material Handling Equipment in the UAE, announced their sponsorship of the 4^th Ajman Environmental Conference, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Ajman, the Municipality and Planning Department and the Organizing Committee.

Taking place from 2^nd to 3^rd of March, 2016, the conference will focus on how the government, communities and businesses can implement innovative green practices for a sustainable future and comes on the heels of Ajman municipality’s latest decision to waiving parking fees for environment-friendly vehicles within the Emirate.

Similarly, in support of a more sustainable future in the UAE, Al-Futtaim Motors recently launched the 2016 Toyota Prius in the market, the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle (petrol-electric) and one that has sold over 3.5 million units across over 80 countries across the globe.

Packaged in a bold, compact and lightweight body, the Prius requires no external charging and delivers an enhanced fuel efficiency of 26.1 Km/L, in addition to a fun-to-drive experience.”

“The 4^th Ajman Environmental Conference provides us with the perfect platform to showcase our environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles across the Toyota, Lexus and Toyota Material Handling Equipment range and enables us to demonstrate our support to the UAE’s vision 2021” said Yousuf Ali Al Raeesi, General Manager, Government Relations, Health Security, Safety and Environment at Al-Futtaim Motors.

“As the leading automotive distributor in the UAE, we believe it is our responsibility to spearhead the automotive sustainability agenda. With the introduction of the new Toyota Prius and the existing large Lexus hybrid lineup available, we believe we can certainly create a positive change to the environment, supporting a much cleaner air quality “

Al-Futtaim Motors will be displaying the recently launched Toyota Prius and Camry Hybrid in addition to the new Lexus RX450h, and GS 450h, beside two hybrid forklifts from Toyota Material Handling Equipment.

Various processes will be explored with a focus on customizing green practices to the unique environment of Ajman, the UAE, GCC countries, and the Middle East. Scientists, experts, and decision makers will gather in this year’s conference to focus on shifting the paradigm on sustainability in order to showcase its value-adding framework in technology and business.