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Prof. Eric L'Helguen discusses SUAD's Approach to Smart Mobility

In a feature on Dubai's new 80km motorway published by The National, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi's Eric L'Helguen, a visiting professor and partner and founder of smart grid company Embix, weighs in on how the project should plan for the future of mobility.


Rather than just easing today's traffic, Prof. L'Helguen argues the new corridor should be built with tomorrow's vehicles in mind, from EVs to self-driving cars. He points to developing fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, upgrading the grid for future demand, and preparing the road for autonomous vehicles as priorities.


“The new road should be designed with a forward-thinking approach,” says Prof. L'Helguen.


Read the full piece here.


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19 Sep 2026

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