MiGriS
The Micromobility Grid Solutions (MiGriS) project consists of a system integrating different light electric vehicles (LEVs), a swappable battery system and a battery charging station. Within MiGris, consortium members test sustainable and efficient urban mobility solutions through integrable battery and vehicle stations, as well as modular and circular battery systems.
The project combines microgrid charging stations with a set of LEVs, circular and modular swappable batteries, and bidirectional charging capabilities to provide environmentally friendly commerce and transportation options, improve quality of life, and promote social and economic participation. It is led by the Technical University of Berlin and its commercial partner, Constin GmbH.
Together with all partners, the Nexus Institute supports pilot planning, contributing to increased social acceptance and market potential. An initial testing of the system will take place in Berlin to ensure operational feasibility, while the pilots with the municipality of Antalya, Turkey and the city of Dugopolje, Split will demonstrate scalability and commercial feasibility through different test scenarios and user groups.
Additionally, crash courses on battery repair and vehicle maintenance and an artificial reality tool are under development. Microgrid charging stations with LEV vehicles equipped with the circular and standardised xPack 100 battery systems offer practical urban mobility solutions. The modularity of the batteries increases efficiency, and bidirectional charging allows for vehicle-grid interaction.
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MiGriS demonstrates solution scalability, commercial feasibility, and social acceptance analysis, contributing significantly to long-term reductions in carbon emissions, congestion, and air pollution.
Existing smart hubs' shipment redistribution delivery and management cause delays. Additionally, storing pre-filled containers becomes challenging since existing micro-hubs are located in valuable residential/commercial space.
MiGriS aims to enhance mobility options for underserved communities, like those in semi-rural and rural regions, by reducing transportation barriers and improving connectivity, enhancing safety.
The CombiStation modular battery swapping system, including all three critical components, was successfully tested in various scenarios. The pilots, conducted in Antalya (Türkiye) and Dugopolje (Croatia), included the deployment of one combistation, four different types of Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs), and four distinct battery models. These tests were carried out in both urban and semi-rural areas, demonstrating the adaptability and practicality of the system in diverse environments.
In Antalya, the CombiStation was stress-tested by members of the municipal police force who used light electric vehicles for controlling public spaces and businesses, and transport between municipal stations as well as the municipality's milk delivery service. The pilot in Dugopolje focused on its role as a centralised hub for recharging privately owned LEVs. The primary focus of these tests was to assess the scalability, user experience, and technical feasibility of the system, providing valuable insights into its performance.
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