SAUDI Aramco has laid out plans to produce hydrogen-powered vehicles, along with developing related technologies through the company's advanced innovation centre, a senior company official said. "Saudi Aramco is cooperating with major motor manufacturers and technology developers to support developing internal combustion engine models, technologies with lower emissions and efficient hybrid solutions," Ahmed al-Saadi, senior vice president for Aramco's technical services told local media. Al-Saadi added that "hydrogen fuel would be instrumental in bringing down emissions in the transportation sector, especially in the category that is difficult to decarbonise such as heavy vehicles". The Saudi Arabian state-owned giant last month signed multiple agreements with French players, including a key deal to explore a hydrogen-powered vehicle business with clean transport solution provider Gaussin. The agreement between Aramco and Gaussin aims to establish a modern manufacturing facility for on-road and off-road hydrogen-powered vehicles in Saudi Arabia, Aramco said.
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