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SCALE and Smart Charging: Building a fair and resilient energy future

The future of mobility is electric. But with more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, the question is no longer if we will charge them,...

Sep 43 min read

Courier on an cargo bike delivering packages

Rethinking the last mile: How electric logistics can transform our cities

In the past few years, the way we shop and get goods has changed a lot. Online shopping and on-demand deliveries are now part of our...

Aug 253 min read

I&K delivery team using electric bicycles in Kigali to provide eggs and promote sustainable jobs and nutrition

How I&K and BOOST are powering green jobs and nutrition in Kigali

Through the BOOST project, local businesses in Rwanda are finding new ways to combine green mobility, job creation, and social impact....

Aug 143 min read

Participants during the electric mobility workshop in Quito, representing public institutions, academia, and private sector, collaborating on sustainable transport solutions

Electric Mobility in Latin America: Insights from the E-Moviliza Workshop Series

The E-Moviliza project hosted the workshop series “Transition to Electric Mobility: Knowledge Exchange for Regulatory Development and...

Aug 63 min read

Community members participating in MobiliseHER ideation roundtable in Kochi discussing gender-responsive urban mobility

MobiliseHER roundtables in Kochi focus on gender and urban mobility

How can urban mobility in Kochi be made safer and more inclusive for women and vulnerable groups? Listening closely to those most...

Jul 302 min read

Participants engaged in hands-on e-mobility training

Hands-on training in Rwanda builds skills for sustainable urban mobility

As part of the BOOST project , a hands-on training in E-Mobility & Sustainable Urban Transport, co-organized by the University of Rwanda ...

Jul 252 min read

A female courier from Urbano Envíos riding an e-bike, representing the shift to electric mobility and gender inclusion in logistics

E-Moviliza and Urbano Envíos open space for women in logistics

Through the E-Moviliza and E-Warmi projects, Urbano Envíos is taking active steps to promote electric mobility and gender inclusion in...

Jul 222 min read

E-Warmi is a leadership and empowerment programme that strengthens women’s roles in Quito’s electromobility sector through hands-on training, workshops, and inclusive spaces for sustainable urban mobility.

E-Warmi: leadership and empowerment for women in electromobility

We’re excited to officially launch the E-Warmi: Leadership and Empowerment Training Programme in E-Mobility, an initiative created to ...

Jul 183 min read

A woman navigating urban streets, representing the challenges and experiences of women’s mobility and safety.

Walking the city with 1,363 stories: What Kochi’s mobility survey reveals about women’s access and safety

In Kochi, 62% of women have no access to a personal vehicle , and even in vehicle-owning households, only 38% say the vehicle is...

Jul 143 min read

Group photo of SmartCorners project partners during the General Assembly in Ljubljana

Inside the SmartCorners General Assembly

UEMI and all SmartCorners project partners came together in Ljubljana for the SmartCorners General Assembly, a two-day gathering to share...

Jul 112 min read

POGO electric scooters operating in Moroccan cities, supporting sustainable urban mobility through a partnership with the BOOST project.

Building skills for a cleaner future: BOOST and POGO’s impact on e-mobility in Morocco

In Morocco, the transition to sustainable urban mobility is well underway, and partnerships like the one between the BOOST project and...

Jul 92 min read

Young trainees learning electric vehicle maintenance at Solar Taxi, Ghana, as part of the BOOST project.

How BOOST and SolarTaxi are empowering young women in Ghana’s clean mobility sector

The BOOST project is opening doors for young people to thrive in the clean mobility sector. In partnership with SolarTaxi in Ghana, BOOST...

Jul 32 min read

Bicycles are a sustainable and accessible mode of urban transport, promoting cleaner mobility and healthier cities

Electric mobility today: driving urban transformation

When we talk about electric mobility, most people quickly think of electric cars. But the truth is, they’re just a small part of the...

Jul 12 min read

Oliver Lah introduces the TRANS-SAFE workshop at the SAFELY training, engaging participants in a dialogue about road safety challenges and motivations across African cities

Road safety in Africa: TRANS-SAFE Workshop at SAFELY training in Berlin

During the SAFELY Towards Zero Accidents: Road Safety Professional Course, held at EUREF-Campus in Berlin-Schöneberg, the TRANS-SAFE...

Jun 232 min read

The BOOST-Zerosol partnership is shaping a more inclusive, local-driven ecosystem for sustainable transport in Ghana.

How BOOST and Zerosol are expanding Ghana’s green mobility workforce

The BOOST Project’s partnership with Zerosol is driving change in Ghana’s e-mobility sector, helping train young professionals, expand...

Jun 172 min read

Representatives from GEMINI consortium partners united in Copenhagen to drive sustainable urban mobility forward

UEMI at the GEMINI General Assembly: advancing sustainable urban mobility

UEMI recently took part in the GEMINI General Assembly in Greater Copenhagen, joining 43 consortium partners focused on advancing ...

Jun 61 min read

BOOST RW trainees participating in e-bike mechanic training workshop in Rwanda

BOOST and The Ride: training e-bike mechanics in Rwanda

With 20 trainees, the BOOST RW project has launched a new training program for bike mechanics and bike repair — thanks to a dynamic partnership with The Ride, an established company in Rwanda’s mobility sector.

May 272 min read

Participants of the “Africa in Transition” final event hosted by SESA and ENERGICA in Brussels.

Africa energy transition: highlights from the SESA final event

Brussels hosted the final event of the SESA project: “Africa in Transition – A Bright Future for Energy and Communities.” Co-organized by SESA and ENERGICA, the event brought together voices from across Africa and Europe — including ecosystem leaders, innovators, and policymakers.

May 222 min read

Group photo of the women participants and instructors standing in front of an electric bus after completing the hands-on training under the E-Warmi initiative.

Electric bus training in Quito promotes gender inclusion

Through a two-day Electric Bus Familiarization Course, women fellows from the “Women Drivers” project received hands-on training in electric vehicle (EV) technology.

May 212 min read

GEMINI project launched: EU-funded large-scale innovation action on new shared mobility services

PRESS RELEASE: The GEMINI Project “Greening European Mobility through cascading innovation Initiatives” has had its official kick-off...

Jul 5, 20231 min read