Acronym: E-MED
Project Title: Increasing Capacities of PTO and PTA in the EURO MED Area by Testing Novel Solutions to Effectively Manage Public Transport’s Transition Towards Energy-Efficiency and Resource-Efficiency
Duration: 33 months (01/01/2024 – 30/09/2026)
Description: E-MED tests and validates solutions to increase energy-efficiency and resource-efficiency of public transport systems to drastically reduce their environmental footprint and enable flexible responses to volatile energy prices due to the current energy crisis. This project addresses challenges faced by local public authorities, public transport infrastructure and energy providers, as well as electric vehicle suppliers and service operators. E-MED solutions enhance energy-efficiency and incorporate renewable energy sources (e.g., tools for fleet and network planning, driver support, AI-supported maintenance of energy systems). They also boost resource-efficiency and resilience, with measures like battery and rainwater reuse, tire maintenance, and procurement guidelines. The project provides a foundation for evidence-based planning and the introduction of e-bus systems, enabling data-driven decision-making and streamlined investment and procurement processes.
E-MED solutions facilitate the smart organization and planning of PT networks and operations, with optimized charging strategies, engineering technology applications, and capacity building in areas like eco-driving. By reducing energy consumption and extending the lifespan of PT fleets and infrastructure, E-MED’s user-focused solutions offer strategic guidance for both buyers and industry. Additionally, E-MED applies a participatory co-design approach, optimizing strategies and action plans with input from stakeholders across the public transport and energy sectors.
Project Goal: The primary goal of E-MED is to equip local and regional authorities with tools and methodologies to transition towards zero-emission, sustainable transport networks by fostering energy-efficient and resource-resilient systems.
HIT key role and responsibilities: As a key project partner, CERTH/HIT leads scientific activities, specifically supporting the Transport Authority of Thessaloniki (TheTA) in adapting public transport operations to the E-MED toolkit. This includes aiding in the development of data-driven tools for transport planning, aligning with energy-efficient strategies for fleet and network design, and evaluating the environmental impacts of PT solutions. CERTH/HIT also leads the project’s carbon footprint assessments and oversees project evaluation efforts.
Project Website: https://e-med.interreg-euro-med.eu/
Contact person:
Josep Maria Salanova Grau
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