Publishing year: 2024

SOLUTIONSPlus Scale-Up Concept Note: Scaling Gender-Inclusive Electric Motorcycles in Kigali

This concept note outlines how Kigali can scale gender inclusive electric motorcycle deployment by extending the results of the SOLUTIONSplus pilot, which supported women riders, improved vehicle and battery design and strengthened institutional coordination. It identifies remaining regulatory, financial and ecosystem barriers and shows how the Mitigation Action Facility project can accelerate adoption through targeted financial support, increased participation of women and strengthened national policy frameworks.

SOLUTIONSPlus Scale-Up Concept Note: Scaling Up Sector Coupling Solutions in Kigali to Reinforce the Mobility-Energy-Resources Nexus

This concept note outlines how Kigali can expand electric mobility and sector coupling solutions by building on SOLUTIONSplus achievements in electric motorcycles, bicycles, buses, and institutional coordination. It identifies remaining barriers and proposes a structured framework through the Co prodUSE project to link mobility, energy, buildings and circular economy systems, supported by living labs, policy development and capacity building activities.

SOLUTIONSPlus Scale-Up Concept Note: Electrifying Last-Mile Distribution in Colombia

This concept note evaluates how Colombia can scale up electric mobility for last mile distribution by applying insights from the SOLUTIONSplus replication pilot with Nutresa. It analyses vehicle costs, operational feasibility and organisational barriers, and proposes a structured roadmap that guides the electrification of logistics fleets through diagnosis, model prioritisation, feasibility assessment and phased implementation.

SOLUTIONSplus Scale Up Concept Note: Buenos Aires Argentina

A 2024 concept note that outlines how Buenos Aires can expand the use of light electric vehicles for urban logistics by building on SOLUTIONSplus pilots and replication activities. The document synthesises lessons from pilot operations, assesses regulatory and institutional barriers, and connects the scale up strategy with national climate commitments and the upcoming ACCESS project.

SOLUTIONSPlus Scale-Up Concept Note: Accelerating Low-Carbon Urban Logistics in Quito, Ecuador

A 2024 concept note that outlines the strategy to scale up low carbon mobility in Quito by building on the SOLUTIONSplus demonstration. The document focuses on electric urban logistics, institutional strengthening, policy development, and digital tools for passenger and freight transport. It positions Quito’s Historic Center as a focal area for expanded light electric vehicle use and integration with national and municipal mobility frameworks.

SolutionsPlus Scale-Up Concept Note: Enhancing E-Kick-Scooter Integration in Public Transport in Hamburg

This scale-up concept note focuses on enhancing the use of e-kick-scooters in conjunction with public transport in Hamburg, particularly in the city’s outer districts. The project aims to improve first- and last-mile connectivity, reduce private car use, and address potential challenges posed by the increasing use of shared e-kick-scooters. By creating dedicated parking zones and integrating e-scooters into the public transport app (hvv switch), the project promotes sustainable and intermodal urban mobility.

SolutionsPlus Scale-Up Concept Note: Advancing Electric Mobility in Kathmandu, Nepal

This scale-up concept note outlines the efforts to enhance electric mobility in Kathmandu, Nepal, by converting diesel vehicles into electric ones and introducing new electric three-wheelers (e3Ws) for both passenger and cargo use. The project focuses on creating an ecosystem of electric mobility to improve public transport and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The note provides a strategy for scaling the current demonstration activities, including monitoring prototype operations, informing commercial banks about potential loan schemes, and raising awareness among investors and operators.

SolutionsPlus Scale-Up Concept Note: Madrid, Spain

This scale-up concept note outlines the plan to electrify the EMT Madrid Carabanchel bus depot using smart charging solutions, including the installation of inverted pantographs. The goal is to transform the depot into a flagship facility for electric mobility, contributing to Madrid’s decarbonization strategy. The project focuses on optimizing charging infrastructure to accommodate a growing electric bus fleet, reduce operational costs, and increase energy efficiency.

SOLUTIONSPlus E-Mobility Directory

The SOLUTIONSplus E-Mobility Directory is a comprehensive compilation of profiles and contributions from key organizations participating in the SOLUTIONSplus project, which is funded by the European Union Horizon 2020 program. The directory highlights the collaborative efforts of multiple stakeholders across sectors to promote sustainable urban mobility through innovative electric vehicle solutions, knowledge sharing, and capacity building.

SolutionsPlus Start-Up (Single Page): Summaries and Business Concepts

This SOLUTIONSplus Start-Up document presents the profiles, achievements, and innovative solutions of start-ups participating in the SOLUTIONSplus project. It highlights their contributions to the global shift towards sustainable urban mobility by offering electric mobility solutions. The start-ups focus on diverse aspects of e-mobility, including electric bikes, motorcycles, logistics vehicles, and charging infrastructure.