This report has been prepared for the Port of Dar es Salaam – Transport and Trade Improvement Project – T-GATE Tanzania Gateway for Transport, Trade and Environment. The project has received funding from the Global Gateway Initiative.
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This policy paper reviews India’s electric bus programmes and distils lessons on procurement, financing and institutional coordination. It provides guidance for public authorities on designing scalable electric bus initiatives that balance cost efficiency, operational performance and long term sustainability.
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This policy paper examines the potential of converting internal combustion engine vehicles to electric drivetrains in Nepal, using pilot evidence from Kathmandu to assess technical feasibility, economic performance and environmental benefits. It provides policy guidance for establishing national frameworks that enable safe, scalable and economically viable vehicle conversion as part of Nepal’s electric mobility transition.
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This report outlines how national governments can integrate electric mobility into urban planning through coherent policies, participatory approaches and targeted implementation strategies. It provides planning principles, institutional guidance and policy recommendations based on SOLUTIONSplus Living Lab experiences and international best practice.
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The guide provides a structured methodology for embedding Urban Living Lab practices into university teaching, enabling educators and students to engage directly with real world mobility challenges. It explains how participatory experimentation, systemic thinking and multi stakeholder collaboration can be integrated into curricula to support transformative urban sustainability.
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This guide outlines a structured process for replicating electric mobility solutions by linking technical design with regulatory readiness, institutional capacity and local priorities. It distils lessons from SOLUTIONSplus Living Labs to support cities in assessing feasibility, developing business and operating models, engaging stakeholders and adapting pilot solutions to new environments.
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This guide provides structured instructions for designing and assembling light electric vehicles with accessible tools and components, supporting local workshops and training institutions in acquiring the skills needed for electric mobility production and maintenance. It reinforces the role of do it yourself methods in strengthening manufacturing capacity and promoting repairable, modular vehicle solutions.
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This concept note outlines how Bogotá can expand the use of electric assisted handcycles in the Shared Bicycle System to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities. It presents a multi stage scale up strategy that includes vehicle adaptation, station selection, monitoring integration, improved rental processes, communication and training, and structured evaluation, supported by evidence from pilot testing and aligned with municipal mobility and accessibility policies.
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This concept note outlines how Dar es Salaam can expand its electric mobility transition by scaling up electric three wheelers, pedal assist bicycles and future electric bus services. It builds on extensive technical assessments, policy work and capacity building undertaken through SOLUTIONSplus and proposes integrated pathways for national and municipal institutions to strengthen regulation, expand pilots, improve technical skills and advance sustainable public transport.
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