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Electrification of Urban Transport

Electrification of urban transport modes and transportation.

As cities continue to grow and grapple with issues of congestion, pollution, and limited resources, the electrification of urban transport is emerging as a key solution.

This transformative concept revolves around the integration of EVs into various modes of urban transport, including public transport, freight transport, and personal use, to name but a few. By demonstrating the potential of clean and efficient electric propulsion, it is important to reshape the transport landscape, reduce emissions, improve air quality, and create more sustainable and livable urban environments.

There are different examples and opportunities for this transport. In this video, one of our key educators, Christoph Lienemann, explains the differences between the transport modes and which vehicles are used in each sector.

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