{
  "id": 18949608,
  "title": "Dubai Municipality unveils fully electric waste collection lorry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/dubai-municipality-unveils-fully-electric-waste-collection-lorry",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T14:13:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/11/08/dubai-municipality-unveils-fully-electric-waste-collection-lorry/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Dubai Municipality has unveiled its first fully electric waste collection lorry, in line with the emirate's commitment to sustainability and the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041. The electric lorry, capable of traveling up to 150 kilometres on a single charge, is powered by three lithium-ion batteries, each weighing around 2.2 tonnes. This new addition to the municipal waste management operations is set to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and contribute to the city's broader goals of a circular economy and improved quality of life.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Dubai Municipality introduces first fully electric waste collection truck",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/dubai-municipality-introduces-first-fully-electric-waste-collection",
        "published": "2026-11-08T13:08:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}