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EU ITA-CH MOBSTER - Mobility and Tourism going electric

The transport sector is responsible for 28.3% of total CO₂ emissions in the European Union. Ambitious emission reduction targets established by the European Commission involves the achievement of a Europe with zero climate impact by 2050 and a push to find new solutions to limit the negative effects of the transport sector on the environment.

With the development of a collective consciousness that is more sensitive to environmental issues interest in electric mobility has grown in recent years but several barriers still exist. The MOBSTER project (Electric mobility for sustainable tourism) considers the tools that are already in use in the e-mobility field and applies them in an innovative may in order to encourage the spread of electric mobility and promote sustainable tourism in cross-border areas of Italy and Switzerland.

Thanks to the involvement of Italian and Swiss partners from South Tyrol, the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Canton Ticino, the initiative promotes the creation and consolidation of cross-border networks between businesses and other players operating in the electric mobility sector, in order to improve touristic enjoyment and encourage more sustainable lifestyles.

Project duration: March 2019 - September 2022
Project status:
Funding:
Other EU Funding (EU funding / Project)
Total project budget: €1,575,970.00
Website: https://www.progettomobster.eu/
Institute: Institute for Renewable Energy

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Journal article2023

Optimal Fleet Transition Modeling for Sustainable Inland Waterways Transport

Prina MG, Zubaryeva A, Rotondo G, Grotto A, Sparber W

Alyona Zubaryeva, Wolfram Sparber, Matteo Prina, Andrea Grotto, Giuseppe Rotondo

The transition to sustainable waterways transport is imperative in the face of environmental and climate challenges. Local lakes, often overlooked, play a significant role in regional transportation networks and ecosystems. This study focuses on Orta lake, Italy, and aims to facilitate its transition to sustainable inland waterways transport by substituting its diesel-based fleet with electric vessels. Firstly, a comprehensive market analysis was conducted to understand the available electric vessel models and their technical characteristics. This included parameters such as capacity, range, and charging time. Based on the market analysis, an optimization model was developed to determine the minimum number of electric vessels required to completely replace the existing diesel-based fleet. This model considers various constraints and objectives, such as meeting transport demand, minimizing the number of vessels, and reducing environmental impact. The developed model was then applied to the case study of Orta lake using the collected market data. The results indicate an optimal fleet configuration and provide insights into the feasibility and implications of the transition. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable inland waterways transport and offers a methodology that can be replicated and adapted for other local lakes or maritime settings.

DOI Source

DOI: 10.3390/app13179524

Journal article2023

Regional Infrastructure Planning Support Methodology for Public and Private Electrified Transport: A Mountain Case Study

D’Alonzo V, Zambelli P, Zilio S, Zubaryeva A, Grotto A, Sparber W

Alyona Zubaryeva, Wolfram Sparber, Samuele Zilio, Andrea Grotto

The European Union has seen a strong growth of electric passenger vehicles over the last decade. The steady increase in the number of electric vehicles requires a thorough examination of the current infrastructure and their future development, which are critical to the continuous market growth of this technology. The underdeveloped charging infrastructure is identified as one of the main barriers, next to the purchase price of electric vehicles. Thus, the infrastructure (supply side) and the vehicles (demand side) must coevolve and consider not only the quantitative balance between EVs and charging stations but the interlinkages with social, technical, and economic criteria for the overall system development. In this context, the methods presented in this paper address regional specificities when developing an integrated network of charging infrastructure for private and public passengers transport in an alpine region. The results of the application of the methodology to a mountainous area present the potential for replicability and highlight the importance of considering regional characteristics and of stakeholder involvement.

DOI Source

DOI: 10.3390/app13127181

Journal article2021

Propensity to Choose Electric Vehicles in Cross-Border Alpine Regions

Tomasi S, Zubaryeva A, Pizzirani C, Dal Col M, Balest J

Jessica Balest, Alyona Zubaryeva, Silvia Tomasi

Electric vehicles (EVs) are low-carbon innovations that decrease emissions in transportation. Understanding what drives individual propensity to choose EVs supports policymakers in shaping effective low-carbon mobility policies. Within the MOBSTER Interreg project, data were collected using a survey administered to residents in three Alpine cross-border regions—Canton Ticino (Switzerland), South Tyrol (Italy), and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (Italy)—and were analyzed with a logistic regression. This study reports on the relevant drivers of EV uptake, showing (i) that some sociodemographic attributes positively impact the propensity to choose an EV (e.g., young age and teenage children), (ii) that the presence and visibility of charging infrastructures are important, and (iii) that the role of tourism is not a driver of EV uptake. This study confirms that policies should consider sociodemographics, social practices, and physical infrastructures as playing roles in EV uptake. Future research should address the issue of access to low-carbon innovations for all.

DOI Source

DOI: 10.3390/su13084583

All Publications

Evoluzione dell’elettrificazione del trasporto pubblico locale
Rotondo G, Prina MG, Sparber W, Schiavo R, Serrao F (2024)
Roma: MOTUS-E
Report

More information: https://www.motus-e.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Evolu ...

Electrification trends in local public transport
Rotondo G, Prina MG, Sparber W, Schiavo R, Serrao F (2024)
Roma: MOTUS-E
Report

More information: https://www.motus-e.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Elect ...

Autobus a idrogeno o elettrici?
Ciambi P (2024)
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