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Better Cities Fund launched in Prague
In an effort to create smarter, more liveable cities, Wolt, urban delivery leader and a partner of EIT Urban Mobility, launched its Better Cities Fund in Prague. This sustainability-focused programme, supported by €400,000 in funding, aims to help couriers transition to more sustainable, low-emission vehicles. The initiative has already seen success in the Nordics and […]
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches new hub to strengthen Spain’s innovation ecosystem
Madrid, 27 March 2025– The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, has launched a new hub in Spain as part of its EIT Community aiming to fostering innovation and enhance regional cooperation. By connecting key stakeholders—including businesses, researchers, and educators—to Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem, the newly established EIT […]
50 in a Day – The Green Tech Startup Showcase
50 in a Day – The Green Tech Startup Showcase is an exclusive event at OGR Torino providing a unique opportunity to meet over 50 startups and scale-ups for the future of green tech, all in one day. OGR Torino, in partnership with EIT Urban Mobility, Microsoft Italia and Italian Tech Alliance, have organised a must-attend one-day event to […]
BatteReverse Short Circuit: battery repurposing (use cases, challenges, and opportunities)
Short Circuit is our webinar series on battery circularity, where we engage reverse logistics professionals and enthusiasts in exploring key topics! In our next session on 20 May, we’ll be exploring battery repurposing—an essential component of the second-life battery market. As batteries transition from high-demand applications in electric vehicles to new roles in energy storage and distributed […]
Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2025
Join EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West at Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2025! We are excited to announce that the EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West team will be attending Cleantech Venture Day in Amsterdam. If you’re interested in connecting with us, please reach out at west@eiturbanmobility.eu. About Cleantech Venture Day Since its inception in […]
SOH FLEET!
The EU Batteries Regulaon (EU) 2023/1542 establishes a comprehensive framework for monitoring the aging of batteries used in electric vehicles. In the context of urban mobilities, the average lifespan of a bus is around 15 years, whereas the expected lifespan of a battery is eight yearsas a minimum. However today, public transport operators (PTOs) rely […]
Micromobility-Infra
The Marma charging stations project is a 12-month initiative addressing operational inefficiencies in shared micromobility services. These inefficiencies, particularly related to battery-swapping logistics, contribute to increased costs, carbon emissions, and operational complexity, posing challenges to sustainable urban mobility. The project aims to create a smarter, more sustainable solution by developing and deploying innovative charging stations […]
H2TOWTRACTOR
Large logistics hubs face significant challenges in transitioning to electrification due to insufficient charging infrastructure and power supply capacity. This issue risks delaying the clean energy shift in critical locations such as ports, and large markets. H2TowTractor addresses this problem by promoting the adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles and integrating them with renewable energy sources available […]
EASE
As the EU is transitioning to a sustainable and low-carbon economy; decarbonisation of transport is at the centre of this transition, with electric vehicles (EV) leading the change. Not only is this creating a new energy dependency but it is also important to note that EV chargers require a stable power supply to function effectively, […]
ARIA
ARIA addresses the need for improved energy management in urban mobility. Existing solutions do not fully optimise energy use and reduce emissions effectively. This solution integrates artificial intelligence (AI) with e-mobility, focusing on car-sharing operators and charging points, to create an innovative energy flexibility platform. This platform will optimise charging schedules, support peak shaving, and […]
Wolt’s Better Cities Fund Prague Demo Day
Wolt, a leading urban delivery company and partner of EIT Urban Mobility, will hold a test drive in Prague on 19 February at WeWork Národní as part of the Better Cities Fund. Participants will have the opportunity to test Wolt’s light electric vehicle fleet firsthand. Wolt’s Better Cities Fund is a sustainability-focused programme launched to accelerate the decarbonisation of […]
HYIPTRAIN
The project seeks to demonstrate and introduce to the market a cutting-edge hydrogen retrofit kit designed specifically for diesel trains. By substantially reducing the upfront cost of hydrogen adoption and simultaneously improving performance, the kit enables the conversion of traditional diesel trains into sustainable, hydrogen-powered counterparts. It not only helps train operators align with the […]
ACTIVA H2
The ACTIVA H2 project aims to make hydrogen mobility more accessible by creating a compact, modular hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) that is easier and more affordable to install. Traditional stations are costly, complicated, and require heavy infrastructure. This often discourages operators and fleet owners from investing in hydrogen technology. Inspired by Europe’s ambitious decarbonisation targets, […]
Targeted project winners announced
We are excited to announce the 12 winning projects from the Targeted Call addressing 4 new topics: The uptake of hydrogen refuelling stations for sustainable urban transport. Mitigating non-exhaust pollution stemming from urban transport. Achieving Vision Zero and safety for vulnerable urban road user. Promoting a competitive and sustainable European cycling industry. The 2025 Targeted […]
First pilot testing of BaTTeRi’s robotic EV charging device
BaTTeRi, an innovative company in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, conducted a pilot to test the efficiency and functionality of their robotic charging device, “Thomas”, in a real-world environment. The first pilot, as part of the EVOSS project took place in an office building parking lot in Tel-Aviv, Israel. The EVOSS project aims to revolutionise […]
Mastering mobility: autonomous vehicles and EU-alignment
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are not just a technological evolution but rather have the capacity to transform urban mobility. AVs’ potential to reduce traffic congestion, emissions and traffic fatalities while enhancing accessibility, represents an opportunity for Europe. Discussions at the Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress session entitled Autonomous Technologies for Improved Mobility held in Barcelona in November, centred […]
Carpooling solution takes off with Airbus in Hamburg
Urban mobility has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of goFlux Mobility’s innovative carpooling solution in Hamburg. Collaborating with Airbus and the Hamburg Transport Association (HVV), the initiative integrates private car usage into the public transportation system, creating a scalable model that redefines commuting. In just a few months, this initiative has demonstrated […]
Waybler installs a complete EV charging facility in four hours
In what normally takes two days to install, a complete charging facility of seven charging points has been installed in Gothenburg in four hours. Waybler Curb is the first commercial installation of its kind – a new solution for installing charging boxes where the electric cable is pulled through stones instead of underground. This makes the […]
Mastering mobility at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress
The Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), co-organised by Fira Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, welcomed over 25,000 attendees from 130 countries to Barcelona last week. Now in its fourth year, the congress ran alongside the Smart City Expo World Congress, drawing students, researchers, businesses, city officials and industry experts to discuss this year’s theme: “Move Better.” […]
The urban mobility transition: How can the EU achieve more sustainable transport
Urban mobility and sustainable transport play a pivotal role in the EU’s broader green transition goals. For the EU to meet its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and achieving climate neutrality by 2050, innovation and transformation in the mobility sector are crucial. Our latest study on the transition toward sustainable transport shows that investments in […]
Working session: New Mobility Guidelines | Generalitat de Catalunya
Noves Directrius nacionals de mobilitat de Catalunya | Inici de la participació (esdeveniment en CATALÀ) Les Directrius nacionals de mobilitat són un instrument de planificació clau per establir el marc general de la mobilitat a Catalunya, d’acord amb els preceptes de la Llei 9/2003. Guiaran l’elaboració dels plans directors, dels plans específics i dels plans […]
Learnings on logistics electrification in the EU
After two years of gaining and sharing insights on electrification of logistics, the SELECT project will present its final results. Join us for the final conference in Mechelen, Belgium, where we will hear more about the development of the EU’s charging infrastructure and the strategic initiatives of the Flanders Region. Additionally, attendees will have the […]
Project results of the Main Innovation Open Call 2025
We are proud to announce the 19 conditionally approved* projects from the Main Innovation Open Call. The Main Innovation Open Call received 56 submissions in June of this year, which included entities from 30 countries. Of the 19 projects, 4 are focused on the Electrification and alternative fuels topic, 7 on Logistics, and 8 on […]
BatteReverse Short Circuit: Battery Trading
Webinar: Battery Trading and Repurposing for 2nd-life Applications Short Circuit is a webinar series on battery circularity, where BatteReverse engages reverse logistics professionals and enthusiasts in exploring key topics. About BatteReverse BatteReverse is an EU-funded project enabling the next-generation of automated, connected, and standardised Li-ion battery reverse logistics processes. In the third session of the […]
