Erdogan Presents Electric Car to Sissi in Symbolic Gesture
In a notable political gesture, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sissi with a Turkish-made electric car during his official visit to Cairo for the second high-level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting between Egypt and Turkey.
The event took place in the garden of the Ittihadiya Palace, where President Sissi inspected the new vehicle before personally driving it alongside President Erdogan from the presidential palace to the venue of the Egyptian-Turkish Business Forum at the Al-Massa Hotel in Nasr City. This act served as a clear message of friendship, reflecting the evolving relationship between the two nations.
An official presidential spokesperson noted that the gift was presented during Erdogan's official visit, which included discussions between the two leaders and their joint presidency of the Strategic Cooperation Council meeting aimed at enhancing political and economic collaboration between Cairo and Ankara.
* Innovative Features of the Turkish Electric Car
The Turkish news outlet TRT reported details about the electric vehicle named "Tog" (TOGG), a C-segment SUV that represents a modern icon of Turkey's automotive industry in the electric vehicle sector.
The car boasts options for a range exceeding 300 kilometers, with some models reaching over 500 kilometers. It can charge up to 80% in under 30 minutes thanks to fast-charging technology. The vehicle features a battery integrated into its structure, enhancing safety and impact resistance.
The "Tog" is built on an advanced modular electric platform and supports over-the-air software updates via 4G and 5G networks, ensuring continuous performance improvements without the need for service center visits.
The car accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in less than 7.6 seconds, with the high-performance version achieving this in under 4.8 seconds, boasting a power output of 200 to 400 horsepower, placing it among high-performance electric vehicles.
* Holographic Assistant and Augmented Reality Features
Among its standout features is the use of 3D holographic assistant technology, which employs eye-tracking, holographic imagery, and augmented reality to provide interactive information, navigation, and driver assistance without distracting the driver from the road, replacing traditional 2D screens.
The vehicle also offers constant internet connectivity through its smart infrastructure, enhancing the driving experience, safety, and comfort without the need for additional devices.
According to the manufacturer, the starting price of the car in the Turkish market is approximately $49,000, equivalent to about 2.3 million Egyptian pounds.
Erdogan's visit to Cairo, marked by moments such as President Sissi driving the Turkish electric car, clearly indicates a new phase of rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey, characterized by strategic cooperation and economic openness, symbolically conveyed through this four-wheeled message.
