Saudi Aramco signs development deal with China's EV giant BYD

Agreement aims to enhance vehicle efficiency and environmental performance

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Saudi Arabia has set an ambitious target to increase EV adoption from 1% to 30% within five years. © Reuters

DUBAI (Reuters) -- Saudi oil giant Aramco signed a joint development agreement with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD to explore collaboration in the development of new energy vehicle technologies, Aramco said Monday.

The agreement, signed by Aramco unit Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC), aims to enhance vehicle efficiency and environmental performance as the kingdom steps up efforts to transition toward cleaner mobility.

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