2. Innovative mobility solutions shaping Europe’s Energy Future
Introducing e-mobility and clean fuels to insular cities. Challenges and drivers
Professor Theocharis Tsoutsos, Technical University of Crete

3. Transport related sustainability challenges of EU islands
Introducing e-mobility and clean fuels to insular cities
Challenges and drivers
Transport related sustainability challenges of EU islands
Islands need to provide high quality, sustainable environments desired by tourists
The seasonal fluctuation in their operation (winter/summer), impacts to the design of their necessary infrastructure (ports, roads, energy supply systems)
Energy use, space use, road safety, air quality and noise pollution
Although they should comply with the most recent directives of the Clean Energy Package, they are missing capacity, resources and society preparation for these changes.
The tourism sector is composed of SMEs and family businesses, so the understanding and/or responding to sustainable mobility and energy directives is rather complex.

4. This Wintertime in Crete
Introducing e-mobility and clean fuels to insular cities
Challenges and drivers
This Wintertime in Crete

5. Summertime expectations
Introducing e-mobility and clean fuels to insular cities
Challenges and drivers
Summertime expectations

6. Electric Vehicles CIVITAS Destinations e-mobility solutions
Rethymno, Crete
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Funchal, Madeira
3 EVCP, public, free of charge
4th Fast Charger, ERDF funds
Fleet operators incentives to introduce
EVs in their fleets
Expansion of charging infrastructure (regional level)
Raise awareness campaign
(test drives, public events)
3 purchased e-vans
6 chargers in urban locations
Increased e-chargers demand has noticed
Promotional campaigns of e-mobility
Expansion of charging network – 20 “touristic” points (restaurants, hotels)
Incentive schemes for purchasing electric vehicles

7. Electric Vehicles CIVITAS Destinations e-mobility solutions
Limassol, Cyprus
Elba, Italy
Common vademecum in 6 municipalities to foster use of clean vehicles
Information for parking, circulation in the LTZ, localization of charging infrastructure etc
21 charging stations (15 in PF and 6 in Rio) by Italy’s electric power provider ENEL
E-car sharing service connecting Limassol-airports-ports
24/7 self service car rental
7 stations for e-car sharing, shelters for parking spaces with EVCP
Dedicated signage at 6 locations and maps

8. Electric Bikes CIVITAS Destinations e-mobility solutions
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Rethymno, Crete
375 smart bikes, 2 for physical impaired, 20 e-bikes
New tariffs available, software, security systems
Service accessible through integrated smart card or App – digital kiosks and Mobility App
registered users
trips in 1 year, 22 min average bike trip
Kg CO2 saving
First dockless e-bike sharing system in Greece
Cooperation between public/private sector
300 e-bikes available for locals and visitors
New payment methods: cards for tourists in main hotels and 1 bike sharing smartphone app
Promotional campaign and events

9. Electric Bikes CIVITAS Destinations e-mobility solutions
Valletta Malta
Limassol, Cyprus
Bike rental companies introduce 20 new e–bikes
New bike stations in historical centre – designated circular routes visiting landmarks with e-bikes.
Audio guide app for landmarks information in 5 languages
E-mobility campaigns, advertorials, electronic advertisements, competitions, promotional material
Information and Awareness Bike and Car sharing Campaign;
Events at University and primary schools;
Promotion and interviews at national television, radio and billboards.

10. Electric vehicles in public fleets
CIVITAS Destinations e-mobility solutions
Rethymno, Crete
First clean vehicles in municipal and PT fleets
e-car used in the Municipal Technical Services fleet
e-bus, accessible to all, is serving a new pilot route across to the city beach (3.5 km)
Dedicated signage on the e-vehicles and bus stops
Promotional campaign to promote e-mobility to residents and visitors

11. Electric vehicles in public fleets
CIVITAS Destinations e-mobility solutions
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Funchal, Madeira
E-vehicles and clean fuels for PT and urban fleet
Pilot tests for performance evaluation of electric or hybrid PT vehicles
Eco driving program
Tire pressure monitoring system in urban service
PV support system demonstration
3 electric/hybrid buses in circulation
Training for drivers and maintenance staff
e-bus will be purchased to be test in the real PT operation

12. Introducing e-mobility and clean fuels to insular cities
Challenges and drivers
Smart Used Cooking Oil system (UCO to biodiesel)-Rethymno

13. Life Cycle Assessment of e-Bus operation-Rethymno
Introducing e-mobility and clean fuels to insular cities
Challenges and drivers
Life Cycle Assessment of e-Bus operation-Rethymno

14. Monitoring measures effectiveness

15. Introducing e-mobility and clean fuels to insular cities
Challenges and drivers
Conclusions and ideas
e-mobility is one-way but is cutting from both ends
Minimization of the use of fossil fuels for the construction and operation
E-mobility approach will support the development of innovative tourism products and services. Τourist product by itself, opportunity for citizens
Behavioural change of the citizens
Behavioural change - Change of doing business (mobility/tourism and logistics stakeholders)
Infrastructure creation, O&M
Impacts assessment (environment, energy, transport, economy, social, health) for sustainable strategies and action plans
Circular economy

16. Thank you! Prof. Theocharis Tsoutsos