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The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has partnered with Faraday Future to bring the electric car startup’s generative AI and advanced intelligent electric vehicle (EV) capabilities to the emirate’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry (SAVI) cluster.
ADIO said it will work with Faraday Future as the car manufacturer is preparing to set up a regional headquarters, manufacturing facility and an advanced research and development (R&D) centre in Abu Dhabi.
“The cluster is attracting exceptional companies with both the ambition and the ability to disrupt and reshape the future of transportation. Faraday Future will deepen Abu Dhabi’s EV industry while bringing new expertise in generative AI and shared intelligent mobility,” said Badr Al-Olama, director general of ADIO.
Faraday Future is teaming up with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (#ADIO) to bring our generative AI and advanced EV to the Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry (#SAVI) cluster in Abu Dhabi.#FaradayFuture #FFIE #FF91
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— Faraday Future (@FaradayFuture) December 4, 2023
The two entities will also deploy resources to develop leading regulatory frameworks that enhance the creation of advanced smart autonomous vehicle solutions and applications.
Faraday Future’s R&D centre in Abu Dhabi is aimed at accelerating the pace of AI and EV innovation for mobility applications. It will also explore collaborations and technology transfer initiatives with universities in the city.
SAVI cluster builds on the strength of Abu Dhabi’s industrial base and supports the UAE’s target of half of all cars on the roads being electric by 2050. The cluster is home to academia, test zones, R&D labs, testing and certification facilities, large-scale workshops as well as hangars and manufacturing facilities.
Faraday Future bolsters its presence in the UAE
Meanwhile, Faraday Future plans to enter the Middle East market as early as 2024 through a partnership agreement that was signed with Master Investment Group and Siraj Holding in November.
“This collaboration with ADIO to support SAVI’s efforts helps to explore both joint brand product and partnership opportunities in the UAE and will build on the company’s momentum,” said Matthias Aydt, global CEO of Faraday Future.
The California-based EV maker plans to launch a limited-edition model, the FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon, tailored to the local market, with deliveries expected in 2024.
The limited edition model, the FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon will come standard with 1-on-1 bespoke private AI as well as premium identity features such as UAE gold/crystal badges and an exclusive invitation to the FF “Futurist Spire Club”.
For the EV maker, the Middle East market presents an exciting opportunity for smart and autonomous vehicles and the market is well aligned with its product technology and brand positioning.
Faraday Future delivered its first FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance in the US in August. To further strengthen its position in the EV market, the automaker announced several influential co-creation partners as the first owners of the vehicle.
