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IN-MOB

Innovative Products for Sustainable Micromobility
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Classification: 
international research
Programme: 
Other UE programmes
Call: 
ERDF Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument - I3-2021-INV2a
Main ERC field: 
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Unict role: 
Coordinator
Duration (months): 
36
Start date: 
Sunday, October 1, 2023
End date: 
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Total cost: 
€ 4.215.285,72
Unict cost: 
€ 386.686,40
Coordinator: 
Matteo Ignaccolo
University department involved: 
Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Participants: 
  • University of Florence (IT)
  • F&N Compositi (IT)
  • Project Vending (IT)
  • Gem Motors (SI)
  • Uneed.IT (IT)
  • Paseuconsulting (BE)
  • University of Palermo (IT)
  • Fondazione Marida Correnti (IT)
  • Esco srl (IT)
  • Camara Municipal do Funchal (PT)
  • Secretaria Regional de Equipamentos e Infraestructuras de Madeira (PT) 

Abstract

IN-MOB deals with the development of innovative electric micro-vehicles (bikes, scooters and cargo-bikes) to be tested in different contexts in order to propose innovative solutions towards sustainable and integrated mobility.

The project will develop: micro-vehicles with a very low environmental impact (with recycled/recyclable materials) suitable for integration with public transport; an innovative power supply system with latest-generation supercapacitors, capable of providing energy for medium range and high peak power; an innovative, lightweight and efficient electric motor integrated into the wheel; hub for the rapid charging of innovative batteries, based on photovoltaic energy and equipped for battery sharing.

The innovations will be tested in Madeira (PT) with a shared e-scooter service for tourists, considering regulatory barriers, and in Palermo (IT), with e-bikes and cargo-bikes used to test the potential integration with public transport and advantages for urban logistics.