After three years of collaboration, the STREnGth_M project (Stimulating Road Transport Research in Europe and around the Globe for Sustainable Mobility) has come to an end. Funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme , STREnGth_M brought together people from academia, industry, public institutions and international organisations to look at a shared challenge: how to make road transport research in Europe more connected, better coordinated and more responsive to the changes a

When electric mobility comes up, the conversation usually focuses on vehicles or charging stations. Those are the parts people see first. But once projects move beyond planning and begin operating in cities, another layer of work becomes visible. Many different roles sit behind the systems that allow electric mobility to function day to day. Introducing electric vehicles does not only change the technology used in transport. It also changes the kinds of work needed to keep

We are excited to share with you the latest updates, insights, developments and ongoing projects from the Urban Electric Mobility Initiative. We appreciate your engagement in shaping sustainable urban mobility solutions. Stay tuned for inspiring stories, key milestones, events, and upcoming opportunities to collaborate. Let’s keep driving change together! 🌱🚀 eBRT2030 The eBRT2030 International Cluster brings together Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Curitiba and Kigali to explore h

In GEMINI, it is easy to focus on what is being tested. A shared mobility service. A digital tool. Traffic management measures during a major event. But if you ask the cities involved what really defines their Living Lab experience, the answer usually starts much earlier. Before anything becomes visible on the street, there are months of coordination, internal discussions and small adjustments that rarely appear in public updates. This process is unfolding across GEMINI’s Mo

When people talk about electric mobility, the first things that usually come up are vehicles and charging stations. But in UEMI’s work with cities, we keep seeing the same thing: projects only really take off when people are involved from the start. Because electrifying transport is not just a technical upgrade. It changes how people work, how they move around their cities and whether they feel part of what’s happening. Those details matter. A lot. They often make the differe

Four cities with very different realities are actively exploring what electric Bus Rapid Transit looks like in practice. The newly published City Profiles of Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Curitiba and Kigali  take a closer look at how this transition is unfolding on the ground. Each city operates within its own governance structure, financial context, and level of BRT maturity. Together, the profiles show that there is no single pathway. What matters is how electric BRT is planned

We are excited to share with you the latest updates, insights, developments and ongoing projects from the Urban Electric Mobility Initiative. We appreciate your engagement in shaping sustainable urban mobility solutions. Stay tuned for inspiring stories, key milestones, events, and upcoming opportunities to collaborate. Let’s keep driving change together! 🌱🚀 TRANS-SAFE The AfRSO webinar on the TRANS-SAFE project took place on 21 January and brought together around 80 partic

Electric mobility often arrives wrapped in a sense of urgency. As soon as a pilot is announced, there is an immediate assumption that vehicles should be on the streets, services up and running, and results ready to be shared. But electric mobility is introduced into transport systems shaped by existing contracts, regulations, institutional responsibilities, and operational routines. These systems were not designed with electrification in mind, and adapting them is neither an

Over the past few years, cities have quietly added new mobility options. More bike lanes. Shared bikes and scooters becoming familiar. New services promising cleaner and more flexible ways to get around. From the outside, it can look like a clear step forward. In everyday life, it is often less clear. For many people, getting around the city still feels fragmented. Switching between modes takes effort. Services do not always connect with public transport in a way that makes s

Across Africa, the TRANS-SAFE Living Labs are no longer about testing ideas on paper. They are about what is actually happening on the streets. In Kigali, Cape Town, Kumasi and Lusaka , cities are putting data, training and community input to work in very concrete ways, addressing road safety risks where they are felt most, especially by vulnerable road users. What connects these different places is a shared shift from planning to practice, and a growing confidence that loca

Electric mobility is already part of daily life in many cities, even if it rarely draws attention to itself. It shows up in passing moments. A bus moving without the familiar shake. A delivery bike gliding through traffic. A street that feels a bit less overwhelming than it used to. These changes are subtle. Most days, people do not stop to name them. But little by little, they alter how cities sound, feel and move. An electric delivery vehicle from the E-Moviliza project, qu

We are excited to share with you the latest updates, insights, developments and ongoing projects from the Urban Electric Mobility Initiative. We appreciate your engagement in shaping sustainable urban mobility solutions. Stay tuned for inspiring stories, key milestones, events, and upcoming opportunities to collaborate. Let’s keep driving change together! 🌱🚀 ACCESS AND E-MOVILIZA ACCESS was officially launched in Ecuador, marking an important step in the discussion on how d

As 2025 comes to a close, it marks a year of consolidation, learning and reflection across UEMI’s work. Several projects reached decisive moments: pilots matured, methodologies were tested in real conditions, partnerships deepened and, in many cases, initiatives formally came to an end while leaving behind knowledge and capacity that will continue to grow. Across regions and thematic areas, a shared lesson became clear: progress is strongest when cities, communities, institu

Kochi hosted a MobiliseHER partners’ workshop bringing together UEMI, WRI India, CEPT University Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) and the Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), with support from C-HeD. The MobiliseHER is a three-year project, co-funded by EuropeAid, and implemented by a partnership between Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI), WRI India, CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) and Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA India).

The launch of ACCESS – Accelerating Access to Low Carbon Urban Mobility Solutions through Digitalization marked an important moment for discussions on smart and sustainable mobility in Ecuador . The project works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from passenger and freight transport systems in cities across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. ACCESS is financed by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Natur

The LeMesurier project came together one last time in Brussels. Even though it was a final event, the atmosphere felt far from an ending. Partners, colleagues and supporters gathered to look at what the project has built and, more importantly, how its work can continue shaping the way Europe understands progress in zero-emission mobility . UEMI joined the discussions in person through Shruti Raje, who represented our team and shared some of the insights gathered over the pas

The SCALE project, co-funded by the new Horizon Europe Programme, reached its closing moment in Utrecht, bringing together a community of people who have spent the past years exploring what smart and bidirectional charging can mean for Europe’s energy and mobility transitions. UEMI was present at the event, contributing to discussions and connecting experiences from Europe and beyond. One of the strongest messages that emerged is that the technology is ready to move, and peo

Officially, the BOOST project has come to an end. But on the ground, where change truly happens, its work continues. The partnerships, ideas and initiatives it helped build are still growing, led by the people who keep them alive. Even though the project has officially wrapped up, the collaboration between UEMI and its local partners goes on. We believe it’s important to show where and how BOOST continues to make an impact ,  to share the stories that remind us what lasting c

We are excited to share with you the latest updates, insights, developments and ongoing projects from the Urban Electric Mobility Initiative. We appreciate your engagement in shaping sustainable urban mobility solutions. Stay tuned for inspiring stories, key milestones, events, and upcoming opportunities to collaborate. Let’s keep driving change together! 🌱🚀 UEMI The Courier School in Ecuador has evolved into an inclusive learning space led by Grupo Entregas with UTPL, MINT

Argentina has just opened a new chapter in digitalisation and sustainable mobility with the launch of ACCESS – Accelerating Access to Low Carbon Urban Mobility Solutions through Digitalization . The project was designed to measurably reduce GHG emissions from passenger and freight transport systems in cities across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru . Financed by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature C