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Sustainable travel platform secures £1.2m in new funding round

Author: Sarah Barsby, Coventry University Services Ltd

Date: 13/05/2024 11:55

A travel management platform has secured £1.2 million in new funding to boost its software and grow its sales function. Birmingham-based You Smart Thing has struck the deal with the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund alongside other investors. The company aims to address sustainable travel solutions for destinations, venues and live events by generating personalised, low-carbon travel plans. It suggests alternative travel routes to visitors and details the carbon footprint of each option. The company said its products addressed inaccurate travel advice and in particular aimed to help disabled travellers and those in large groups. It has worked with clients such as Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Coventry City of Culture Trust, Transport for Greater Manchester and the Rugby League World Cup. Visitor travel accounts for around 70 per cent of the total carbon footprint for live events globally and, by capturing data on travel demand, modal choice and routes, You Smart Thing can enable venues to enhance logistics, security management and communications. This fresh round of investment will enable the company to enhance its software to help local authorities reduce region-wide carbon emissions in line with their own objectives.


Clean Futures Accelerator Funding Available

Author: Sarah Barsby, Coventry University Services Ltd

Date: 13/05/2024 09:34

Funding of up to £50K is available to West Midlands innovators with green transport solutions. Applications are now open for the Clean Futures Accelerator, your chance to get up to £50K to develop your green transport solution. Clean Futures is supporting the West Midlands’ transport sector as it transitions away from fossil fuels towards clean tech and driving economic growth in the region by accelerating the route to market for SMEs in the sector. The programme will select 20 SMEs to join a 6-month, challenge-led accelerator where they will receive up to £50,000 to trial their solution. The challenges for this accelerator are: * Clean and efficient vehicle manufacturing and assembly * Design or production of cost-effective solutions for a clean transportation infrastructure * Future fuels: produce, transport, or store alternative fuels such as hydrogen or biofuels * Open challenge. Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dHWHp79Z #WMIA #WestMidlandsInnovation #WMPlanforGrowth Transport Connected Places Catapult Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) Coventry University BCIMO


Coventry University helping to create technology to charge electric vehicles as they drive

Author: Sarah Barsby, Coventry University Services Ltd

Date: 13/05/2024 08:58

Coventry University is contributing to a pioneering new technology to enable recharging of electric vehicles as they drive on power-enabled roads. The technology is one of six innovations proposed by the Key Cities Innovation Network (KCIN) in “Civic Partners in Net Zero”, a collection of peer-reviewed studies detailing innovative ways in which universities are working with their local communities to achieve net zero targets. KCIN co-ordinates universities associated with the cross-party group of 27 Key Cities across England and Wales – including Coventry – which is the largest grouping of urban authorities in the UK outside London. The studies, selected not only for local relevance but also their potential for replicating in other places, range from tech innovation and policy development to engaging local communities with climate science. Local action on climate change was flagged as a priority by Key Cities last year, when they commissioned a study tracking the performance of local authorities across a range of climate indicators. Coventry’s innovation focuses on the city’s longstanding expertise in automotive. Dynacov – short for “dynamic charging of vehicles” – uses dynamic wireless transfer technology to establish an automatic connection between subscribing vehicles and metal coils fitted below the road surface to recharge the vehicles’ batteries as they pass over and bill them for the energy consumed. Even as cities move towards car-free centres, this approach is seen as a great way of keeping buses and goods deliveries moving without harming the environment. Funded by National Grid Electricity Distribution and building on dynamic wireless transfer technology prototyped by ElectReon, Dynacov is a feasibility project by Coventry University and Coventry City Council, which is leading the project, in collaboration with Cenex, focussed on a section of Kenilworth Road at its junction with the A45. Current targets for phasing out non-zero emission HGVs by 2040 don’t specify a technology or infrastructure for decarbonisation and it is hoped this project will attract government support and funding for the next stages to trial an effective solution to that as yet unanswered question. Dynacov demonstrates the benefits of universities and local authorities sharing a common vision for the sustainable future of our cities and then having the agility to work in a collaborative and timely manner with industry stakeholders to effect positive change. Kevin Vincent, Director of Coventry University’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Automotive Research Innovation will be one of the ways we tackle the causes and consequences of climate change, and innovation is something we are very good at here in Coventry, especially in the transport sector which is in our DNA. It is great to be collaborating with Coventry University and Cenex to show how roads can be used to charge vehicles as they pass by and solutions like this will enable the transition to electric vehicles to happen more quickly. Councillor Jim O’Boyle, Coventry City Council’s cabinet member for jobs, regeneration and climate change


New MIN Member has been registered: Coventry University

Author: Kevin vincent, Coventry University

Date: 29/04/2024 10:13

With great pleasure, we would like welcome the new member of the Mobility Innovation Network: Coventry University. The new member gave the first description as follows: "The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Automotive Research (CCAAR) is a collaboration between HORIBA MIRA and Coventry University. Located at the MIRA Technology Park, CCAAR is concerned with developing intelligent, connected vehicle technology in response to the ever-changing challenges faced by the transport sector. CCAARu2019s core objectives are to: Provide an environment to simulate, test and evaluate the security and safety of Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV).Undertake research to accelerate the development of new products and services in the CAV segment.Produce a pipeline of talent to support growth of the CAV segment. CCAAR draws expertise from both academic staff members and doctoral research students, besides HORIBA MIRA engineering and test teams. " Coventry University is classified as Innovation Support Supply MIN member. More information about the new MIN member could be found on the following link: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/areas-of-research/centre-for-future-transport-and-cities/our-facilities/centre-for-connected-autonomous-automotive-research/.

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SeSECC networking with Chamber of Commerce and local EEN

Author: Marijana Petrovic, SeSECC

Date: 10/04/2024 22:37

On April 8th we have participated in the event organized by Innovation department of Chamber of Commerce and EEN Serbia with the aim to present how science and business can work together to make the most of the new sharing economy business models. Together with Kinto Join Mobility Solutions from Nis, Serbia and Public Policy Research Center we showcased how important is to cross perspectives on prospects and challenges of bossiness models based on platforms. Se more here https://www.linkedin.com/posts/een-serbia-enterprise-europe-network-serbia_inovacije-srbija-privreda-activity-7183399575989194752-Yvmd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop



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  • Solidarity Lanes: improving the Danube routes together

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    Published: Fri, 17 May 2024 13:55

    Description: Representatives of Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, the United States and the European Commission gathered today in Chisinau, continuing their work together to improve trade routes through the Solidarity Lanes along the Danube corridor.

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  • Solidarity Lanes: Latest figures – April 2024

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    Published: Thu, 16 May 2024 13:58

    Description: Latest figures on Ukrainian exports and imports via the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes: new transport routes established in the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

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  • EU supports improved Ukrainian–Moldovan border crossing cooperation as part of Solidarity Lanes

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    Published: Thu, 16 May 2024 12:32

    Description: Today the European Commission, together with Ukraine, Moldova, Romania and the US are inaugurating the renewed Ukrainian-Moldovan border crossing point in Reni, Ukraine, as part of the Solidarity Lanes initiative.

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  • Commission adopts reasoned opinion in case brought by Italy against Austria on road transport

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    Published: Tue, 14 May 2024 18:17

    Description: The Commission today adopted a reasoned opinion in a procedure brought by Italy against Austria under Article 259 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

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  • Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2024: applications now open

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    Published: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:56

    Description: Today, the European Road Safety Charter, the largest civil platform dedicated to road safety and led by the European Commission, opened applications for the 2024 Excellence in Road Safety Awards.

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  • April infringement package: key decisions

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    Published: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:11

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  • Commission and EU rail sector launch Women in Rail Award 2024

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    Published: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:14

    Description: The award, divided into three categories, aims to promote fairness, diversity, and equality, and to celebrate outstanding and inspiring women and their achievements in the rail sector.

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  • Solidarity Lanes: Latest figures – March 2024

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    Published: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:33

    Description: In the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU, together with Ukraine and Moldova launched the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes in May 2022, establishing new transport routes to keep Ukraine’s imports and exports flowing via rail, road and inland waterways.

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  • Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARs) – recommendations by the Expert Group on Urban Mobility

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    Published: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:59

    Description: The Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) has adopted its recommendations on Urban Vehicle Access Regulations .

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  • Solidarity Lanes: Latest figures – February 2024

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    Published: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:02

    Description: In the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU, together with Ukraine and Moldova launched the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes in May 2022, establishing new transport routes to keep Ukraine’s imports and exports flowing via rail, road and inland waterways.

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  • 2023 figures show stalling progress in reducing road fatalities in too many countries

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    Published: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:19

    Description: Road safety in the EU 2023: Around 20 400 people were killed in road crashes last year, a small 2% decrease on 2022.

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  • Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation: Q&A on operating recharging infrastructure

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    Published: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:06

    Description: The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), comes into force on 13 April 2024, supporting the transition towards more sustainable transport by setting obligatory targets for the rollout of recharging and refuelling transport infrastructure.

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  • Commission paves way for safe integration of ‘air taxis' and other innovative drone uses

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    Published: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:53

    Description: The Commission adopted a set of measures to address the unique safety challenges of new emerging air mobility concepts and services and ensure that their operations will be as safe as those in manned aviation.

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  • Save the date for the next edition of the EU Women in Rail Awards!

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    Published: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:08

    Description: This April, the European Commission, together with Europe’s Rail, the European Union Agency for Railways, CER, UNIFE and ALE will launch the next edition of the EU Women in Rail Awards.

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  • EU boosts zero-emission mobility with over €424 million in funding for 42 projects

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    Published: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:55

    Description: The Commission is announcing the selection of 42 new projects deploying alternative fuels infrastructure that will receive over €424 million in EU support.

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  • New interactive page showcases positive impact of CEF Transport

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    Published: Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:39

    Description: As part of the activities linked to the tenth anniversary of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Programme, CINEA launched a new interactive web-page to showcase the contribution of the CEF for Transport Programme to greening and decarbonising the transport sector.

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  • EU institutions commit to boost cycling across Europe

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    Published: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:08

    Description: The EU is taking another important step in reducing transport emissions by adopting the European Declaration on Cycling

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  • Participatory conference on labour market developments and labour shortages in the transport sector in the European Union

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    Published: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:29

    Description: The Commission organises a participatory conference to enable discussions with and between relevant stakeholders on labour market developments

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  • Commissioner Vălean kicks off the Connecting Europe Days

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    Published: Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:08

    Description: The Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, is participating in the four-day Connecting Europe Days taking place in Brussels from 2 to 5 April 2024

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  • Call for applications for the selection of members of the European ITS Advisory Group

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    Published: Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:12

    Description: The Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport has launched a call for applications to select new members of the European ITS Advisory Group

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  • EU and Ukraine continue strengthening Solidarity Lanes and cooperation on connectivity, safety and sustainability of transport

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    Published: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:35

    Description: The third high-level meeting of the EU-Ukraine Transport Dialogue took place yesterday in Kyiv, focusing on efforts to keep Ukraine's exports and imports moving via the Solidarity Lanes, improving connectivity, safety and security as well as sustainability.

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  • Honours for Diversity and Inclusion in Maritime, 8 March 2024

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    Published: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:18

    Description: The Belgian EU Presidency hosted the 'Conference on the Wellbeing of Seafarers' on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2024, featuring the 'Honours for Diversity and Inclusion in Maritime' award ceremony.

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  • Budapest and online platform Nudgd recognised for green mobility activities in the European urban mobility awards

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    Published: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:25

    Description: Budapest was awarded the European Mobility Week Award in a ceremony in Brussels last night, while online platform Nudgd won the Mobility Action award.

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  • First RLCF workshop: recent developments and projects to boost production and supply of renewable and low-carbon fuels

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    Published: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:10

    Description: RLCF Value Chain Industrial Alliance have held their first workshop, discussing the latest developments within the industry and presenting projects in areas such as feedstock sourcing, fuel production, and the uptake of aviation and maritime fuels.

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  • RLCF Alliance marks milestone in the pursuit of sustainable aviation and maritime fuels

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    Published: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:10

    Description: The second General Assembly of the RLCF Value Chain Industrial Alliance (RLCF) took place, heralding a significant step towards the production of sustainable and renewable aviation and waterborne fuels.

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  • March infringements package: key decisions

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    Published: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:29

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  • Commission proposes to prolong road transport agreements with Ukraine and Moldova and introduces updates to the agreement with Ukraine

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    Published: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:42

    Description: The proposals, sent to the Council today, include updates to the agreement with Ukraine to improve its practical implementation and enforcement while maintaining its objectives and scope.

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  • Commission makes €1bn available for recharging and refuelling points under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)

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    Published: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30

    Description: The Commission is launching a call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility – Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF)

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  • Public workshop: adoption of new ITS Working Programme 2024-2028

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    Published: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:15

    Description: On 19 March 2024 the European Commission will organise a stakeholder workshop via videoconference to discuss the new Working Programme of the ITS Directive for the period 2024-2028.

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  • Commission welcomes provisional agreement modernising ship inspections and oversight

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    Published: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:35

    Description: The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on updating the requirements for the Port State Control of vessels calling at EU ports, and on the flag State requirements for merchant vessels registered in EU Member States.

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      • Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) Education Open Call

        Creator: Nazaret Alvarez

        Published: Fri, 17 May 2024 08:38

        Description: EIT Urban Mobility RIS is designed as a two-way interaction scheme. By sharing good practices of Knowledge Triangle Integration (KTI) and increasing activities in eligible countries, EIT Urban Mobility gains access to productive inputs, business skills, talent, cooperation opportunities in […]

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      • deployEMDS: Open opportunities to create a common European mobility data space

        Creator: Sandra Prades

        Published: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:41

        Description: Co-funded by the EU Digital Europe Programme, the deployEMDS project aims to create a common European mobility data space and foster a broad ecosystem of data providers and users. This initiative will make it easier to adopt common building blocks […]

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      • Investment Readiness Programme (IRP) for Impact Ventures Open Call

        Creator: Gemma Trescals

        Published: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:01

        Description: The EIT Urban Mobility Investment Readiness Programme (IRP) is an acceleration programme designed for European companies in the field of urban mobility currently fundraising or planning to fundraise throughout 2024 or 2025. With access to a wide network of business angels, venture […]

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      • EIT Deep Tech Talent Call for Training Proposals

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