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Show Case Directory Output no. 3.1.2. of the REZIPE project Date of preparation of this document: November 2010 (Month 8) Project Coordinator:

Municipal Authority of the provincial capital Klagenfurt

Mr. Wolfgang Hafner [email protected] Tel. +43 463 537 4885

Ms. Sabrina Samitz [email protected] Tel. +43 463 537 4284

Author of this document: Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR

Iris Pein, Peter Wintersteller

[email protected], [email protected]

Tel. +43 316 81 04 51 -0

Start date of the project: 01/04/2010

End date of the project: 31/03/2013

Project website: http://www.rezipe.eu

Subsidy Contract 2CE268P3 in the Central Europe Programme

Legal disclaimer:

The sole responsibility for the content of this document lies with the authors. It does not represent the opinion of the European Communities. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. REZIPE is co-funded by the European Union under the Central Europe (CEUS) programme.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 About the rezipe project ............................................................................................... 4 2 Summary...................................................................................................................... 6 3 Aim and Methodology .................................................................................................. 7 4 Case Study overview ................................................................................................... 8 5 Soft mobility in the Almenland region......................................................................... 10 6 Electrodrive Burgenland............................................................................................. 14 7 Solon Busport-seville ................................................................................................. 18 8 Velovital region rebenland Leutschach...................................................................... 22 9 Hamburg Goes Green................................................................................................ 26 10 Sonn-en-wende..................................................................................................... 29 11 The Reggio Emilia Eco Experience (Italy)............................................................. 32 12 Széchenyi Race, Győr, Hungary ........................................................................... 35 13 TZ-ELMA, Székesfehérvár, Hungary .................................................................... 43 14 ELMŰ-Electric charging system ............................................................................ 48 15 Georgikon Race .................................................................................................... 52 16 Electric scooter fleet in Stuttgart region, Germany................................................ 56 17 Bike + Business 2.0, Frankfurt/Rhine-Main, Germany .......................................... 60 18 Frankfurt MOdel, Frankfurt (MAIN), Germany....................................................... 65 19 eE-Tour, Allgäu, Germany..................................................................................... 68 20 First public battery-charging stations for electric cars opened in Ljubljana ........... 74 21 Charging e-cars, e-scooters and e-bikes on phone booths in Austria................... 79 22 Project Gorenjsko elektro potovanje (Gorenjska electro-trip); region of Gorenjska, slovenia............................................................................................................................. 83 23 POsTA SLOVENIJE: electric delivery vehicles ..................................................... 87 24 Electric car conversion proves sustainable mobility as a feasible alternative ....... 91 25 List of Figures........................................................................................................ 96 26 Additional Cases ................................................................................................... 98

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1 ABOUT THE REZIPE PROJECT

1.1 Project Summary

REZIPE shows methods for reducing the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine dust (PM10) by introducing zero emission vehicles (ZEV) in urban environments. The energy used in ZEV derives from renewable and clean energy sources. The vehicles are tested in pilot project implementations in six European cities.

Furthermore REZIPE will

• Create a momentum for zero emission vehicles fed by renewable energy • Validate policy tools

• Test innovative approaches for public vehicles or joint Public-Private-Partnerships

• Show case pilot implementations in the field of electric mobility in five regions. The regions will demonstrate the setup of the whole system: from the production and usage of renewable energy, to the establishment of concepts for commercial infrastructure and the procurement of vehicles for privates and commercial fleets

• Produce guidelines, a toolbox and template for follower cities to help cities/regions implementing ZEV in various other locations


1.2 The REZIPE consortium

Coordinator

Municipal Authority of the provincial capital Klagenfurt

(AT)

Project Partners

Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR (AT)

Province of Reggio Emilia (IT)

Institute of Traffic and Ttansort Ljubljana l.l.c.

(SI)

Institute for Social-Ecologial-Research ISOE (DE)

Municipality of Bolzano (IT)

Upper Austrian Academy for Environment and Nature

(AT)

Elaphe ltd. (SI)

Pannon Business Network Association (HU)


2 SUMMARY

Show Cases are a very important tool regarding implementations for pilots and follower cities. What did others do and why and how did they make their implementations are frequently asked questions, which should be answered by the show cases.

The REZIPE project has prepared a report showcasing recent examples of zero emission technologies being used in vehicles, charging stations and other corresponding technologies.

All show cases are shown on the REZIPE website for followers and pilots to create ideas, give examples and answer questions. Additionally the collected cases are going to be inserted into the Eltis database (http://www.eltis.org/Vorlage.phtml?sprache=en), so that not only participants in the CEUS project ‘REZIPE’ can benefit from the collected useful information. If someone is considering to use such described technologies and wishes to know what state of the art or what is possible.

We have tried to include a wide variety of cases, although there haven´t been as many examples as we wished there were. This is a direct sign that the theme of zero emission mobility is not nearly finished by now, there are still a lot of black spots which should be conquered in the future. On the other hand technical developments are very fast in this sector so that sometimes a technology which is found is old on the next day.

While this fact has made efforts to collect a sufficiently broad range of case studies problematic, it also suggests that huge, untapped markets exist for those in the industry who are prepared to take a lead in establishing such ventures. The demand for sustainable energy and mobility options is rapidly expanding as a result of widespread fears over the effects of human-induced climate change and environmental damage in general.

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3 AIM AND METHODOLOGY

These descriptions should be a help for finding ideas for implementations for all the pilots within this project and followers cities.

All the described cases should already be implemented (no general projects or experiences descriptions).

They will be included in Task 3.1.2.Show Case Maps, where we have the opportunity to scan those projects and learn from their experiences for our own pilot implementations.

The cases where picked after the following criteria:

• Does the show case deal with electric vehicles, use of energy from renewable sources or involves policies for zero emission transport?

• Is the target group of the show case citizens / residents or municipal fleets or local company fleets?

• Are already results of the implementation available (do not describe show cases that are in the planning phase only)?

• Is the example not yet included in the ELTIS database? (http://www.eltis.org/cs_search.phtml?mainID=458&id=464)


4 CASE STUDY OVERVIEW

The following 20 case studies have been described and analysed.

Number / ID

Case Study Name Country Type of Project Author of the Case Study

1 Soft mobility in the Almenland Region

Austria Rental

2 Elektrodrive Burgenland Austria Rental

3 Solon Busport Spain PV installation

4 Franchising system of E-Bike rental - Velo Vital.

Austria Rental

5 Hamburg Goes Green Germany Rental, Car sharing

6 SonnENWende Austria PV installation, E-bikes, E-car

FGM-AMOR

7 The Reggio Emilia Ecorental experience

Italy Rental Reggio Emilia

8 Széchenyi Race Hungary Race

9 TZ-ELMA, Székesfehérvár Hungary Remodeling Cars

10 ELMŰ-Electric charging system Hungary Rental

11 Georgikum Race Hungary Race

PBN

12 Emoto Stuttgart Germany Rental, testing

13 Bike and Business 2.0 Germany Rental of Pedelecs for commuters

14 Model of Frankfurt Germany Charging station network

ISOE


Number / ID

Case Study Name Country Type of Project Author of the Case Study

15 eETour Allgäu Germany Rental scheme

16 First public battery-charging stations for electric cars opened in Ljubljana

Slovenia Charging

17 Telekom Austria phone booths Slovenia Charging

18 Project GorenjskO elektro potovanje

Slovenia Fuel, Charging

19 Posta Slovenje Slovenia Charging, vehicles

Prometni

20 Electric car conversion proves sustainable mobility as a feasible alternative

Slovenia Car convertion Elaphe

Table 1 - Overview of Show Cases analysed


5 SOFT MOBILITY IN THE ALMENLAND REGION

5.1 Soft Mobility in the Almenland region

CO2-reduction through E-Mobility in the Almenland region is the aim of the project.” Soft mobility in the Almenland region The Almenland is a nature park in Styria including 12 communes with about 12,500 people. The goal is to reduce 3 tons of the CO2-emission within the project period of 3 years. This goal should be accomplished by implementing various actions.

5.2 Activity description

5.2.1 Background and Objectives The basis for this project is the project “Almenland Freizeitwelt”. The project plans to use electric vehicles for tourist applications e.g. at the toboggan run from summer 2008 on but also for regional rides of veterinarian and service technicians. In a first step the existing situation of the Almenland region has been analysed. Various possibilities for implementations and ideas to trigger changes in mobility behaviour of the inhabitants and visitors were considered. The aims of this project are to:

• Creating a family friendly region • Reach a high visitors rate using electric vehicles for hiking-shuttle service

• Encourage wild camping on greens and sideways

• Expand the Existing Path-network

• There are no charged parking spaces except the private areas. Build a charged parking system to attract visitors towards public transportation.

• Second cars are often used for short distances and should be replaced by electric vehicles

• Another goal is the adaption and accordingly the choice of the vehicle to expect the needs of the users.

Creating the right infrastructure and purchase the vehicles are the keys to a successful implementation and usage of the service.

After this analysis process it has been agreed that the right infrastructure for the region has to include e.g.: dealer, service-stations, charging stations and an interface to the public transport network.


5.2.2 Implementation Aiming to reduce the CO2 and noise output by introducing electro mobility to the country side. Along with the project a goal of VERBUND-Austrian Renewable Power aims to generate energy in a sustainable manner from small scale hydropower in the Styrian Almenland region. The Almenland has 151 locations with small scale hydropower plants, which are currently only partially in operation.

Through Almenland Energie Gesellschaft, parts of this potential are to be utilized and hydropower reinforced as a source of energy for the region. In terms of implementation and appearance, the small scale hydropower plants are to be incorporated in the landscape in an authentic manner, such as old mills, and thus should stand for sustainable regional power production. Through this sustainable power, charging the electric vehicles is even more effective in reducing the CO2 output in this region.

Phase1:

A rental system of electric vehicles for tourists, with a fleet of 50 pedelecs and 10 electro-scooters was completed in 2009. The system is operated by local partners, specially hotels, touristic facilities and restaurants and should grow up to 100 pedelecs and 30 scooters until 2,112 Inhabitants of Almenland have the chance to purchase co-funded electric vehicles for inner regional usage instead of a second car, only by filling out some forms and report twice a year of the kilometres they have driven.

To manage all the implementations and the cooperation of the local partners, a subsidiary manufacturing company was founded called Almenland Energie GmbH. VERBUND-Austrian Renewable Power (Austria's leading electricity company and one of the largest producers of electricity from hydropower in Europe) is operating Almenland Energie Gesellschaft together with Almenland Regionalentwicklungsgesellschaft and Frissenbichler GmbH.Verbund.

Phase 2: (2010-211)

• Networking with all the hotels and restaurants in the whole region. • Expand vehicle sales and rent

Phase 3: (2011)

• Closer embedding of all 12 communes with in the region • Creating a network of charging- and battery exchange stations

5.2.3 Conclusions The approach of implementing electro mobility with all its facets into a countrified region combining sustainable energy production for charging the vehicles is a very clever thought and should be a base for the future.


So far the implementations are well accepted, by inhabitants and tourists, and the demand for vehicles (renting and buying) is increasing constantly.

5.3 General information about the show case (Indexing)

Country Austria

Region Almenland- Teichalm

Keywords Additives

Drive train – electric propulsion systems

Drive train – fuel cells (FCV)

Drive train – modified internal combustion

Driver behaviour

Engine management / thermodynamic process

Financing

Fuels – composition

Fuels – electric energy

Fuels – gaseous regenerative

Fuels – liquid regenerative

Monitoring and impact assessment

Procurement incentives

Reduction – exhaust gas treatment

Reduction – fuel / energy consumption

Reduction – greenhouse gases

Reduction – noise

Reduction air pollutants – ICE internal measures

Vehicle – configuration

Vehicle – energy demanding auxiliary drives

Additional Documents

First name Martin

Surname Auer

Address 1. Viertel 229

Country Austria


Postal code 8160

City St. Kathrein am Offenegg

E-Mail [email protected]

Telephone +43 3179 81807-12

Organisation FRISSENBICHLER GesmbH

Address

Country

City

The author is the same person as the contact person

First name Peter

Surname Wintersteller

Author



6 ELECTRODRIVE BURGENLAND

6.1 Overview

In times of climate change and shortage of fossil resources the BEWAG (local electric supply company in Burgenland (Austria) feels constrained to search for alternatives to conventional engines. Therefore, ElectroDrive Burgenland, a division of BEWAG, offers emission-free mobility suitable for daily use at a specified price a month. The main aim is to shift parts of individual motor car traffic to electric vehicle traffic in order to conserve ecological resources and to achieve climate goals of the region.

Figure 1 Opening of the e-charging station at the Martinstherme © BEWAG


6.2.1 Background and Objectives In the future more and more consumers will compete for finite fossil resources. This will cause price advances of fossil fuels and increasing emissions. Between 1990 and 2008 emissions of CO2 in Burgenland increased by 90.8 %. With the help of a sustainable concept of mobility dependence on importing of energy from abroad degreases. Running costs of electric-vehicles are cheap. A sustainable concept of electric-vehicles accounts for protection of the environment.

E-Mobility has a stake in the future because on the contrary to combustion engine potential of improvement of electric engines in not exhausted. Because of ElectroDrive Burgenland people of Burgenland enjoy advantages of e-mobility and have a share in reduction of emissions.

For the first time in Austria the concept of ElectroDrive was implemented in Salzburg in 2009. Therefore a company named „The Mobility House “was founded. Since 2010 BEWAG is partner of „The Mobility House“. Internationally best known is the project „Better Place“ a provider of electric vehicle networks and services.


6.2.2 Implementation The concept of ElectroDrive Burgenland works similar to a conventional mobile phone contract. For a monthly fixed price customers of ElectroDrive Burgenland can lease or rent different electric vehicles. Because of the rental-system there are no barriers of acquisitions-costs for customers. Additionally people have the opportunity to by electric vehicles. At the beginning there are pedelecs, scooters and segways available. Electric-vehicle armada of ElectroDrive Burgenland will be supplemented with electric cars as soon as they are ready for serial production.

People who are interested in vehicles of ElectroDrive can get in contact via phone number 0800 / 888 9000 for free or via e-mail to [email protected]. Monthly prices start with 40.90 € for a pedelec, 67.90 € for a scooter and 199.00 € for a segway. Customers rejoice in different service features.

10 ElectroDrive charging points are installed at easy accessible centers of communication in Burgenland where BEWAG’s customers can receive electricity made of 100 % renewable resources (wind power, biomass, sun power and from other sources) for free. Additionally there are 176 charging points from different providers all over Burgenland.

At the moment BEWAG operates 15 vehicles, which are mainly used by employees for business purposes. In 2011 the number of the vehicles will increase because of KLIEN project, which will take place in Eisenstadt.

BEWAG’s customers benefit from a system of bonus-points. If they would like to buy a vehicle they get discount according to their consumption of electricity.

6.2.3 Conclusions ElectroDrive Burgenland enables their customers easy and cheap access to sustainable e-mobility. The concept of electric vehicles, infrastructure and services is adaptive in numerous regions. BEWAG spend only 2 months for planning phase because the concept of ElectroDrive already existed. It took about 8 months from the first meeting until the first charging point was opened. Within the first year 18 electric vehicles (5 segways, 10 pedelecs and 3 scooters) were delivered to customers.

E-mobility in the Burgenland region lasts with a lot of different effects attracting customers from buying towards to renting different vehicles.


Country Austria

Region Burgenland


Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing










Reduction – noise





First name Christopf

Surname Tobitsch

Address Kasernenstraße 9

Country Austria

Postal code 7000

City Eisenstadt


Telephone 02682 / 9000 1291

Organisation Burgenländische Elektrizitätswirtschafts-Aktiengesellschaft

Address Kasernenstraße 9


Country Austria

City Eisenstadt


First name Thomas

Surname Drage

Author



7 SOLON BUSPORT-SEVILLE

7.1 Overview

The urban Photovoltaic-power, plant at the site of a local public transport operator, has a very intelligent concept of a roof system which not only provides a protection against weathering, but also delivers a compensation for electricity fed into the grid.

In September 2008, Tussam (Transportes Urbanos de Sevilla S.A.M / Urban Transport of Sevilla, the urban surface public transport operator of the city of Sevilla) finalized the construction works of a photovoltaic solar plant with an electric power of 1.800 Kw in their facilities.


7.2.1 Background and Objectives The SOLON Bus Port is an innovative new development which uses the large areas on the roofs at Bus Ports, which are primary used against weathering. The public transport organization in Seville Tussam equipped a local busport with the SOLON Bus Port technology and transformed the whole terminal into a solar power plant.

Economic advantages:

• Use of sealed Areas as additional Income • Compensation for electricity fed into the grid

• Possible savings of fuel in busses air condition

For the development of this project, a new company called TUSSOENERGIA was founded in December 2006. 50% of the company is owned by TUSSAM and the other half by GUASCOR PROM SOLAR, a company from the group GUASCOR, expert in the construction and implementation of solar plants.

The installation of the photovoltaic panels was done in the roofs of the parking area of the bus fleet in the central parking of Avda. de Andalucía nº 11. The new structures have the objectives of generating clean energy and provide shade to the fleet vehicles.

The solar plant construction work is carried out by the company Guascor Solar, with the engineering collaboration of the German company Solon. The execution of the civil construction work was carried out by the Spanish company Impulsa. The implementation started in April 2008 and ended in September, when they connected the plant to the electric network and started the production of electric energy.


The investment in the Project has reached an amount of 15.1 million Euros. It is financed through a loan of 80% of the investment value by the financial entities ICO y Caixa Geral, and the guarantee is the solar plant.

Given the circumstances of this Project, the Energy Agency of Andalucia had offered an incentive that covers 7 % of the investment.

7.2.2 Implementation This urban solar power plant on the premises of a public transport company in Seville offers an intelligent dual use of a surface that has already been sealed, combining the benefits of an income from grid-feeding with weather-proofing.

In total there are 54 roofs on which finally in October 2008 the PV-panels were installed.

The annual energy output is at 2.770.000 kWh/a, which results in a CO2 reduction of approximately 950 tCO2/a.

Figure 2: Solon Busport in Sevilla

With this new solar plant, Tussam contributes to the improvement of the environment in the city of Sevilla. The electric production of this new solar plant is equivalent to the needs of around 1000 households and presents an advantage of being located in the city center of Seville, where the consumption of electricity is very high, therefore it contributes to improve the capacity of the electric network of the city in the hours of higher demand.


The new solar plant provides shade and rain protection to 315 buses, this provides a better maintenance of the vehicles and in the summer months provides better working conditions for the drivers that start their services with temperatures below the usual ones and will therefore bring a considerable energy saving when obtaining the comfort temperature in the interior of the vehicles. It is estimated that they will save 56.700 gasoil liters in the whole fleet.

The energy produced by the photovoltaic plant of TUSSOENERGIA is regulated by the Real Decrete 661/2007 of special regime for renewable energies compensations. Thanks to this, TUSSOENERGIA will obtain incomes due selling of the electric energy which will also allow the financing and amortization of the investment, generating net benefits. The life of the plant is higher than 25 years.

The annual incomes by electric energy production of the plant is approximately 1.3 million €/year. The solar plant, with 1.8 MW output, is currently the biggest solar plant built in Spain in the interior of an urban environment and perfectly integrated in their facilities. It is a European and worldwide example for a smart use of new technologies, and given its location on the roof of the buses´ parking has a double functionality.

It is expected that the solar plant in Seville will become an emblematic facility at national and international level and a referent for the rest of public transport companies both in Spain and Europe, and in general for all companies that count with huge surface vehicle parkings, but also shopping centers, concessionaires, a owners of big fleets, etc.

7.2.3 Conclusions The amount of electric energy gained by the PV-panels which is fed into the grid brings a lot of money too, so that the construction should amortize itself over the time without causing any more expenses.


Country Spain

Region Seville

Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing











Reduction – noise





First name

Surname

Address Avenida de Andalucía

Country Spain

Postal code 41007

City Sevilla

E-Mail

Telephone 955 479 000 - 010 (Fuera Sevilla capital 902.459.954)

Fax : 955 479 371

Organisation TUSSAM

Address http://www.tussam.es

Country Spain

City Seville


First name Peter


Author



8 VELOVITAL REGION REBENLAND LEUTSCHACH

8.1 Overview

The 4 communes Leutschach, Schlossberg, Eichberg and Glanz build together the region „Rebenland Leutschach”. The center of this region is Leutschach which provides a broad variety of shopping malls, tasty restaurants, comfortable cafes and pubs.

This is the place to enjoy the nature while walking or renting an ebike to experience the unique flair of this region. VeloVital implemented a rental scheme for ebikes into this region primary to make it for tourists more attractive.


8.2.1 Background and Objectives The Styrian energy provider, Energie Steiermark, (www.e-steiermark.com/) aims to be a competent partner of VeloVital in green sustainable mobility. Green electric power is the key to electro mobility in the future says CEO speaker Dr. Erwin Kois.

That´s why they decided to invest 150.000€ in the pilot regions (Graz, Stainz and Leutschach) by purchasing vehicles and putting up charging stations together with VeloVital and all sorts of local partners.

Developing individual mobility concepts for a region from the beginning till the end is the major goal of the VeloVital GmbH.

They see their competence in the delivery of innovations, ecological sustainable solutions with a focus on emobility. The company works in developing mobility concepts, applying for support, infrastructural planning, attendance, assurance benefits up to operating an online managed fleet of different vehicles.


Figure 3 A couple enjoying the country side with their e-bikes

The concept of VeloVital for the project runs over the following 9 implementation steps

• Step 1: Founding a carrier organisation within the region • Step 2: Binding contract between the organisation and the VeloVital GmbH

• Step 3: VeloVital GmbH assembles all necessary steps for a grant proposal

• Step 4: Developing a mobility concept

• Step 5: The Carrier organisation winds up cooperation contracts and funding proposals within the region.

• Step 6: Implementing the mobility concept into the region

• Step 7: A successful audience appealing opening

• Step 8: Supporting and attending the region over the whole project time

• Step 9: After the project phase, the concept is inspected, the data analysed and if necessary modified

8.2.2 Implementation In the future Soft Mobility is going to be a very important factor in differentiating one region of another in context of sustainability and ecological thinking, which can lead to drastic increase of the attractiveness of a region and also can bring an advantage in competition.

A rental scheme for ebikes was implemented in the Rebenland region, which is run over an online platform at www.velovital.at, where you can lease an ebike for a daily faire of 14.90 €. The price includes an enjoy coupon of 5 €, which can be redeemed in all sorts of gastronomic enterprises. Including this coupon the daily faire is at 9.90 €. With this


combination an exploration of the region and its surroundings is an enjoyable trip. Energie Steiermark invested 150.000 € in the pilot regions Graz, Stainz and Leutschach by purchasing vehicles and putting up charging stations.

At the Moment they are operating 50 different customized ebikes in each region and for each bike pool there is one depot where all of them are stored and maintained. In this storage unit/office is a customer support as well, so that when somebody rents an ebike for the first time an introduction will be given. Within the region Rebenland it is possible to charge the bikes in every cooperating company. Usually the battery does not need to be charged for a one day trip, but if somebody leases a bike for more than one day you will get a portable charging station with you so that you can plug in your bike at any electrical socket.

The season, when the bikes are leased, lasts from May until October. Within this period in 2010, 2500 bikes where rented which gives an average of 83 rents a month and 3 a day.

8.2.3 Conclusions Attracting tourists towards Graz is one major goal of the rental scheme, to increase numbers of overnight stays in the region.

Different ways of income showed over the time, leasing, advertisement spaces on the vehicles, charging stations and parking areas. Another goal is to increase the number of vehicles from 50 to 100 until 2011, to ensure a high density of rental- and charging stations

The 2 most difficult tasks within the project have been, to find new project partners and find financing support said Philipp Prorok CEO of VeloVital. Conquering new tasks at the project start were difficult as well, having no business plan, no experience and missing knowledge of subsidies have been a real challenge.


Country Austria

Region Graz

Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing











Reduction – noise





SYMBOL/SCHIFFER Foto Wiesenhofer, © Graz Tourismus

First name Philipp

Surname Porok

Address Pleytsteinplatz 402

Country Austria

Postal code 8462

City Gamlitz


Telephone +43 3453 20 54 590

Organisation VeloVital GmbH

Address Pleytsteinplatz 402

Country Austria

City Gamlitz


First name Peter


Author



9 HAMBURG GOES GREEN

9.1 Overview

The Hamburg goes green project tries to offer an emobility solution for everybody and the everyday life. Main goal is providing an affordable electro mobility solution with renewable energies for commuters.


9.2.1 Background and Objectives The goal of the project is to change the mobility behaviour of the inhabitants by introducing a cheap monthly rental scheme of electric vehicles in high density city areas.

Assuming that 60-70% of all commuters don´t travel more than 30 kilometres a day, they build the focus group of the project. So the mo-tronic GmbH in Wentorf and an Italian partner developed together the Estrima Biro Öps a small electric powered car for inner city use to displace conventional combusted cars.

9.2.2 Implementation The project started in 2009 with a first testing phase. Within the project suitability for daily use, consumption, range, maintenance and service costs, different battery technologies, the actual use of charging technology and various vehicles are tested. In 2011, 200 electro cars will be implemented into a car sharing system.

Within the bounds of the mobility contract customers of Hamburg Goes Green have a choice between e-bikes, e-scooters and the Estrima Biro Öps car. All customers are provided with an account card, which gives access to the projects charging stations.

Relevant facts on Estrima Biro Öps:

• Range and speed: between 50-70km, max speed 45km/h • Charging time: 7-8 hours for 100% charge

• Fast charging is tested and should be around 60 minutes

• The Electric energy for charging is from regional renewable resources

• Costs for 100km:1-3 €

Technical Data:

• Dimensions: length 1.74m, width 1.03m, height 1.57m, track width 0.86m • Weight: 220kg(without batteries), 330kg (with batteries)

• Electrical data: 48V engine, max. output 4kW

• Lead gel battery 8*12V, 220V charger


9.2.3 Conclusions New concepts for mobility are necessary and essential, that’s why the city council decided to take the first steps towards a new generation of mobility behavior by supporting mo-tronic´s Hamburg Goes Green project with the aim to give the individual traffic a new direction.

At the moment mo-tronic searches for partners to advance its ambitious plans for Hamburg. At the current stage of the project no further conclusions can be drawn.

For more information visit: www.hamburggoesgreen.de

http://www.estrima.com/de/scheda_tecnica.aspx


Country Germany

Region City of Hamburg

Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing










Reduction – noise






First name Dipl.-Kfm. Michael

Surname Ohle

Address An der Bergkoppel 12

Country Germany

Postal code D-21465

City Wentorf b. Hamburg


Telephone +49 (40) 64686329

Organisation mo-tronic GmbH

Address An der Bergkoppel 12

Country Germany

City Salzburg


First name Peter


Author



10 SONN-EN-WENDE

10.1 Overview

EWN, a mutual building cooperative purchased 1 Car and 4 pedelecs for its company employees to give a good example when attending inner-city business. With an office situated at one of their residential premises they decided to install photovoltaic panels on the frontside of the building with the prupose to use the “green” electricity for a solar charging station to run their company´s electric vehicles.


10.2.1 Background and Objectives The office building of the ENW is an apartment building as well and the idea was not only reducing the CO2 output of the company with the PV panels and the e-vehicles, but also showing the residents how to use e-mobility. Some of the residents show a lot of interest in the activities of ENW and try to be a part of them. ENW hopes to enlarge its vehicle fleet in the next few years and be good example for other companies.

10.2.2 Implementation Installing 40m2 PV panels with an output of 4.92 kW outside the office of EWN to run its own charging station was the ENWs idea. „We thought about a possibility of charging our own vehicles. The PV installation saves an amount of 2.000kg CO2 a year”.

During business hours every owner of an e-vehicle is allowed to use the station free of charge. Acquiring an electric car and 4 pedelecs for business purposes saves another 1.500kg CO2 a year.

Figure 4: PV installation and the vehicles at the ENW estate


Franz Huber CEO of ENW says the first step is the CO2 neutral urban trips of our 50 employees. The next step which is in plan is that every housing estate with more than 100 inhabitants gets a mobility concept, which counts on e-mobility and car sharing instead of having a second car.

10.2.3 Conclusions In the city of Graz exists a regulation to provide one and a half parking places in a garage within a housing estate. Each of these slots costs between 15.000-20.000€, the idea of financing the PV-panels could be of reducing this parking spots down to one instead of one and a half. By convincing the city council, this idea would create the possibility to provide every new building with a PV installation.


Country Austria

Region Graz

Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing










Reduction – noise






First name

Surname Deopito

Address Theodor-Koerner-Strasse 120

Country Austria

Postal code 8010

City Graz


Telephone +43 316 8073

Organisation ENW

Address Theodor-Koerner-Strasse 120

Country Austria

City Graz


First name Peter


Author



11 THE REGGIO EMILIA ECO EXPERIENCE (ITALY)

11.1 Overview

Since 2003 an innovative and sustainable eco-rental model is active in Reggio Emilia, where traders, artisans and shopkeepers have the opportunity to rent an electric van1 at competitive rates.


11.2.1 Background and Objectives T.I.L. (Integrated Transports and Logistics), a subsidiary company of the Reggio Emilia Local Mobility Agency with a 10 years experience in the field of E-mobility, launched in 2003 an innovative eco-rental model. With the contribution of local public authorities and businesses they provided a rental scheme of electric cars assuring the efficiency of the vehicles and allowing to overcome all the preconceptions linked to their usage.

The idea at the heart of the project was the exploitation of the national incentives for the promotion and diffusion of EVs in order to create a rental scheme available to all businesses and citizens of Reggio Emilia.

11.2.2 Implementation The first eco-rental initiative addressed to traders and privates, called AriaMia, was launched in December 2003. This initiative helped to gain first experiences in city freight transport and the operation of a public rental system: 30 electric Piaggio Porter have been provided by TIL to dealers, artisans and small entrepreneurs with a monthly rental fee of 300€.

Afterwards a new initiative, Via Libera, has been launched by TIL in September 2005: with the contribution of the Province of Reggio Emilia, which has reduced the rental fees and allowed the free parking and free access into the restricted traffic zones2 of the city center the renting of EVs became more affordable for private individuals and companies.

The users’ positive feedbacks obtained by these initiatives lead up to the launch, in 2010, of a new one, which is still ongoing, named “playPorter”. This initiative aims to encourage the use of the electric cars in the daily work of artisans, shopkeepers and small businesses, but also as a “second car” for individuals and families. Thanks to the

1 The Piaggio Porter is a 4-wheel van (Length 3,5 m. X Width 1,4 m. X Height 1,9 m.) - 96v electric engine (9,2 kW) available in several versions, with different equipments. 2 These zones are precluded to all internal combustion vehicles, with the exception of public transports and services, motorcycles and other special categories (residents, disabled people).


sponsorship and cooperation of Confcommercio Reggio Emilia (Enterprises Association) and ZAPI3 the users can subscribe an affordable biannual fixed fee rental contract (150€/month for the first 6 months, 200€/month for the next 6 months and 250€/month for the 2nd year), as well as short period (daily or weekly) rental fees4.

11.2.3 Conclusions Currently more than 250 electric cars have been rented out by TIL in the territory of the province of Reggio Emilia, leading to a considerable reduction of pollution and noise levels. Since the introduction of this eco-rental model a total of 8,665,036 km have been travelled, resulting in a decrease of CO2 emissions equivalent to 866,504 kg and a fuel-saving of 722,086 litres.

In a next phase of the project, the eco-rental model shall be integrated and developed by the implementation of a network of charging spots for the E-vehicles, which should widen their range of movement and the accessibility of the service.


Country Italy

Region Province of Reggio Emilia

Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing






Procurement incentives 3 ZAPI, a company located in Reggio Emilia, is the main European manufacturer of electronic speed controllers and associated products for application in electric vehicles. 4 More info about the playPorter initiative are available at: www.til.it





Reduction – noise





Two pictures (see separate files)

First name Corrado

Surname Berselli

Address Vialle Trento Trieste, 13

Country Italy

Postal code 42124

City Reggio Emilia


Telephone +39 0522 927602

Organisation TIL - Trasporti Integrati e Logistica Srl

Address

Country

City


First name Martino

Surname Soragni

Author



12 SZÉCHENYI RACE, GYŐR, HUNGARY

12.1 Overview Széchenyi Race is a car race, where competitor cars are alternative propulsion vehicles. The first race was in 2006. And since the first the race it has been held annually in April. The organizers have recognized for the potential of alternative-powered vehicles and the environmental significance.

Figure 5 The poster of the fifth Széchenyi Race

Picture source: www.szechenyifutam.hu

12.2 Activity description 12.2.1 Background and Objectives The aim of the Szechenyi Race® is to prevent the approaching disaster of the Earth and to avoid the fuel crisis.

The fossil fuels are only for a few decade available. Turning back a century in time would not be enough to get a grip of the desasterous environmental changes.

That's why they created the Szechenyi Race®, the race of alternative vehicles.


12.2.2 Implementation Their programme is based on the inventions of the young designers. The best ideas share in innovation prizes that serve the basis of the further development works. Moreover the Szechenyi Race® is - abroad and among experts - an acknowledged forum of the young engineers. They hope that from one year to the next more and more teams will take part on their programme and they will extend their technical, technological and scientific knowledge. Beside these they try to spread the enviroment-friendly mentality among the participants and the audience.

Figure 6 The competing vehicles at the Széchenyi Race


Alternative innovation The history of the Széchenyi Race® goes back until April 2006, when a small group of students of the Széchenyi István University began to organize a unique program. Identifying the great opportunities of the Research Centres and the professional potential of the youth, their aim was to create a competition, which bases on tangible, measurable design and construction work and inspires the students that are ready to make something innovative. The best solution to measure creativity and professionalism is a spectacular competition that is open for the students of any Universities and Colleges. The main concept of the program was created by taking into consideration the favourable conditions of the city Győr and the Széchenyi István University, the popular engineer industry and the growing environmental problems of our age. The concept is to design and construct vehicles that are driven by alternative, environmentally friendly energy source.


Figure 7 One of the competiting vehicle, with solar power.


The initiative grew from a small competition to an acknowledged, widely well-known competition of young engineers. Seven teams took part in the first race on 26th April 2006. Regarding the remuneration, altogether more than 500,000 forints and several special awards were given the best teams of the competition.


Figure 8 The demonstration of the competitors in the city center


On the way of developing The unexpected success, the positive and constructive feedback and the great professional and press interest made obvious, that the initiative is not simply viable but has great potential for the future. The Race in 2007 was twice as big as the first one, considering the number of the teams and the amount of the prize. The rulebook, the judging system and the categories of the third race were all specified accordingly the FIA rules. In 2008 we made a great step toward their aim which was to address high-school students as well. More teams took part in the race from younger age, and thanks to that, the event attracted the attention of state of the art engineers by spreading future to environmentally friendly mentality, and encourages them to be a part in this kind of innovation. On the Széchenyi Race IV® in 2009 the 30 participating teams were more diversified: solar powered bicycles, motorbikes, nitrogen powered vehicles and modified series vehicles also took part in the event. In the V. Széchenyi Race, the jury has been awarded the speed, the innovative solutions and the unique ideas.


Figure 9 Issued vehicles in the walking street in the city center

Picture source: www.szechenyifutam.hu 12.2.3 Conclusions The fifth Széchenyi Race was supported by the University of Győr and the Audi Hungary Ltd. recognizing the importance of the problem, and the potential of the competitions.


In 2010 more than 60 team competed the race (in the first race 7 teams took part in the race).

Figure 10 The awards of the Széchenyi Race


Figure 11 One of the winner teams of the Széchenyi Race



Figure 12 Another winner team of the Széchenyi Race


12.3 General information about the show case (Indexing) Country Hungary Region West-Transdanubian Keywords Additives

X Drive train – electric propulsion systems Drive train – fuel cells (FCV) Drive train – modified internal combustion Driver behaviour Engine management / thermodynamic process Financing Fuels – composition

X Fuels – electric energy Fuels – gaseous regenerative Fuels – liquid regenerative Monitoring and impact assessment Procurement incentives Reduction – exhaust gas treatment Reduction – fuel / energy consumption


Reduction – greenhouse gases Reduction – noise Reduction air pollutants – ICE internal measures

X Vehicle – configuration Vehicle – energy demanding auxiliary drives


First name László Surname Petis Address Pinkóca utca 10/C Country Hungary Postal code 9025 City Győr E-Mail [email protected] Telephone +36 70 299 45 86 Organisation Alternativ Hajtású Járműsport Szövetség Address Country

City The author is the same person as the contact person

First name Beáta Surname Szij

Author

E-Mail [email protected] Sources: www.szechenyifutam.hu


13 TZ-ELMA, SZÉKESFEHÉRVÁR, HUNGARY

13.1 Overview

TZ-ELMA is a Hungarian company, who assemble electric motors to gasoline cars. The company converts gasoline cars to electric powered car, which significantly can reduce the cost of maintenance. The company use the available gasoline cars, and install an electric motor in the car, because of to reduce the emission, and reduce the costs. This technology can be cheaper than the new electric cars and useful for those people, who has gasoline cars, but they do not want to by electric cars, because of the electric car’s external appearance. So this technology can disseminate the zero emission mobility.

Figure 13 One of the modified car, from Suzuki Swift called ELMA-01

Picture source: http://www.origo.hu/auto/20100325-magyar-villanyauto-teszt-tzelma.html


13.2.1 Background and Objectives The abandonment of fossil energy is important, because of the environment. In these days the current environment friendly solutions are very expensive. The Hungarian company try to find a new solution, which is cheaper than the other electric of hybrid car systems. In Hungary these cars are almost twice as expensive as the gasoline technologies. With TZ-ELMA company, the old and existing car can converted to electric-powered automobile. The company’s employees build in the car 30 lithium accumulators, so the car can operate as an electric car after the transformation. On the other hand the cars can be really environment friendly, if the energy is not derived from fossil energies, but renewable energies, like wind, solar, hydro. In long term the renewable energy


sources are also the goal of the company. (The company has now solar charging system, but it is not widely used, because it is very expensive, about net 30.000 euro.)

Figure 14 Zoltan Szirmay electrical engineer, Dr. András Bednar TZ-Elma Co. representative, István Horvath mechanic, Elma 02


13.2.2 Implementation The aim of the project is to use the existing gasoline cars, which will receive new electric motors. The name of the company: TZ derived from total zero, and the ELMA derived from “electric” and “Magyar” (Hungarian). Future plans of the TZ ELMA company are, to disseminate their methodology and to build more and more renewable charging stations.

The electric motors are: water-cooled 18 kW power BLDC motor, 35 Nm of torque. Short period of time (1-2 minutes) 44 KW peak power and 80 Nm of torque helps the car's dynamic acceleration.

The basic charging time is 6-8 hours, but with an AC quick charger the charging time can be 2-3 hours.


Figure 15 The yellow boxes are the batteries


13.2.3 Conclusions The TZ ELMA cars can be a real option for those, who would like to use electric cars, but do not have so much money. The complete modified car with electric engines cost from 5,000 euro (which includes the purchase of the car and the costs of transformation). If somebody has a car, and he wants the electric engines in his own car, the engine’s costs are from 2.500 euro (with 8 lead-gel accumulators set), or from 5,000 euro (with 30 lithium accumulators set).

The advantage of the electric propulsion, that the engine does not need oil change or air filter, there are only two screws, as electrodes which should be changed after 10 years. The range of the TZ ELMA car is about 120-150 km, the maximum speed of the car is 117 km/h. The charging operates through a plug, the charging time is about 6-7 hours.

The company use for the transformation generally Suzuki Swifts (because in Hungary these cars are the most spread type of cars), but they can convert every type of the cars.


Figure 16 The cars can be easily charged with an extension wire.



Country Hungary

Region Székesfehérvár

Keywords Additives

X Drive train – electric propulsion systems



Driver behaviour


Financing


X Fuels – electric energy








X Reduction – greenhouse gases

Reduction – noise

X Reduction air pollutants – ICE internal measures

X Vehicle – configuration



First name András

Surname Bednár

Address Pilinszky János tér 8. fszt. 3.

Country Hungary

Postal code 8000

City Székesfehérvár


Telephone +36 22 501 296

Organisation TZ-ELMA Zrt.

Address

Country

City


First name Beáta

Surname Szij

Author


Sources:

http://www.tz-elma.hu/auto.html

http://www.origo.hu/auto/20100325-magyar-villanyauto-teszt-tzelma.html


14 ELMŰ-ELECTRIC CHARGING SYSTEM

14.1 Overview The Hungarian electricity provider the EMLŰ Nyrt. has started a project, which aims at disseminating zero emission mobility.

Figure 17 One Tesla Roadster from Germany and the charging station

Picture source: http://elektroller.blog.hu/2010/09/22/elektromos_toltoallomas_budapesten_is

14.2 Activity description 14.2.1 Background and Objectives The environment protection is more important nowadays, because of the global warming. Within the environment protection the mobility has not been well-known in Hungary. Nowadays there are some initiatives in Hungary according to the zero emission mobility. In the West-European there are more and more electric cars, and more and more electric charging systems. The Hungarian electricity provider has recognized this, and has launched a project (Elektromos Mobilitás Program – Electric Mobility Programme). Their plans are to purchase electric car fleet, and run an electric charging system for electric cars. The first two cars of the fleet are Fiat 500 and Fiat Fiorino, the company’s management will use the cars, in order to present the zero emission mobility. 14.2.2 Implementation


The electric car owners can use the charging spot free until 30th of September 2011. The ELMŰ Nyrt. Already two cars in use and is going to purchase more. At the charging system, two cars can be charged at the same time. The company would like to assess the needs, and after that they decide, if they erect more charging stations. Afterwards, demand and supply will decide the tariffs of the charging.

Figure 18 The charging spot


Figure 19 The place where the charging station is located



Figure 20 One of the new electric cars of ELMŰ.

Picture source: http://elektroller.blog.hu/2010/09/22/elektromos_toltoallomas_budapesten_is 14.2.3 Conclusions In Hungary, the zero emission mobility is not common yet, but there are efforts to change that (e.g. Széchenyi Race, TZ-ELMA). This is a very important thing, that the Hungarian electricity provider has started a zero emission project. The zero emission mobility is very important nowadays, because the environment protection is increasingly important, and the company saw the business potentials in this issue. The company use the needed energy for the charging station from the electric power network, so the energy is not derived directly from renewable energy. The company recognized the importance of the zero emission mobility, but of course because they are electricity provider, their interest is not that to use renewable energies, but use energies from the electric power network. The company plan to erect more charging stations in Budapest if there is enough interest for e-mobility.

14.3 General information about the show case (Indexing) Country Hungary Region Budapest Keywords Additives

Drive train – electric propulsion systems Drive train – fuel cells (FCV) Drive train – modified internal combustion Driver behaviour Engine management / thermodynamic process Financing Fuels – composition


X Fuels – electric energy Fuels – gaseous regenerative Fuels – liquid regenerative Monitoring and impact assessment Procurement incentives Reduction – exhaust gas treatment Reduction – fuel / energy consumption Reduction – greenhouse gases Reduction – noise Reduction air pollutants – ICE internal measures Vehicle – configuration Vehicle – energy demanding auxiliary drives


First name Surname Address Váci út 72-74. Country Hungary Postal code 1132 City Budapest E-Mail [email protected] Telephone +36 40 38 38 38 Organisation ELMŰ Nyrt. Address Country

City The author is the same person as the contact person

First name Beáta Surname Szij

Author

E-Mail [email protected] Sources: http://elektroller.blog.hu/2010/09/22/elektromos_toltoallomas_budapesten_is http://portfolio.hu/cikkek.tdp?k=2&i=138813


15 GEORGIKON RACE

15.1 Overview After the success of the Széchenyi Race in Győr, Keszthely has organized an alternative-powered vehicles race. The first race was in June of 2009. The basic idea derived from the city’s plan, to change the city buses to electric buses. (This is only a plan now, the sources are not available yet, but because of the environment the city would like to change the bus fleet.)

Figure 21 The 6 teams at the Georgikon Race

Picture source: http://www.szechenyifutam.hu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=197&Itemid=75

15.2 Activity description 15.2.1 Background and Objectives The aim of the Race is to disseminate the alternative-powered vehicles, as a real alternative for the future transport. The race was organized by the city and the University, participation of the Széchenyi Race organizers. There is a connection between the two race (Széchenyi Race and Georgikon Race), because the Association of Alternative-Powered Vehicle is participate in both race, as organizer. The city would like to popularize the zero emission mobility, and that is why they organize a race, which is the same as the Széchenyi Race. The teams are sometimes the same in the two race. 15.2.2 Implementation The Georgikon Race has been held the second time in 2010. After the qualifying round, the drivers have to drive as many laps as they can within 20 minutes. The Keszthely Environment Protection Association has supported the race, because they think, the zero emission mobility is one of the most important thing because of the environment protection. Through the race, the citizens can see their opportunities, and the importance


of the zero emission mobility. In the first race were more than 100 viewer, and in the press there were some article: http://www.indexveszprem.hu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2306:georgikon-futam-elszoer&catid=114:egyetemi-hirek&Itemid=575 http://www.alternativenergia.hu/alternativ-hajtasu-jarmuvek-versenye-i-georgikon-futam/4861 http://www.szechenyifutam.hu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=197&Itemid=75

Figure 22 The start of the race.

Picture source: http://www.szechenyifutam.hu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=197&Itemid=75 15.2.3 Conclusions The Race – as the Széchenyi Race – is successful year after year, so in 2011. there will be again the third Georgikon Race. Through the Race and the opportunities, to take part in these race, and build zero emission vehicles, more and more technical specialist finish the University, who can, and wants to deal with zero emission mobility. Maybe these specialista can find a company, where they can work, or they will establish a company, which will deal with zero emission mobility.


Figure 23 The vehicles in the city center.

Picture source: http://www.szechenyifutam.hu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=197&Itemid=75

15.3 General information about the show case (Indexing) Country Hungary Region West-Transdanubian Keywords Additives


X Fuels – electric energy Fuels – gaseous regenerative Fuels – liquid regenerative Monitoring and impact assessment Procurement incentives Reduction – exhaust gas treatment Reduction – fuel / energy consumption

X Reduction – greenhouse gases Reduction – noise Reduction air pollutants – ICE internal measures Vehicle – configuration Vehicle – energy demanding auxiliary drives


First name


Surname Address Country Postal code City E-Mail Telephone Organisation Address Country City

The author is the same person as the contact person First name Beáta Surname Szij

Author



16 ELECTRIC SCOOTER FLEET IN STUTTGART REGION, GERMANY

16.1 Overview

Fleet of 500 electric scooters, City of Stuttgart, Germany

Figure 24 ELMOTO E-Scooter © ENBW AG

Starting in July 2010 with 500 electric scooters the biggest fleet in Germany is about to cover the aims of testing the practical issues of e-mobility in a broad scale and to sensibilise the public sphere for taking advantage of electric mobility powered by renewable energies. For one year (until mid of 2011) the 500 selected scooter testers will report on their experiences with driving and charging the vehicles. Equipped with GPS devices, the e-scooters are “labs on wheels”. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport as part of the Model Regions Electric Mobility Programme and is operated by the regional energy utility EnBW.


16.2.1 Background and Objectives The Region of Stuttgart is one of eight model regions in the Federal Electric Mobility Programme in Germany. The aim is to contribute to the Federal Government’s goal of having a million electric vehicles on Germany’s roads by 2020, within the scope of eco-friendly transportation schemes. The projects objective is to make electric mobility visible and experience able. The fleet of electric scooters is one of the local projects. The 500 test drivers, also called ‘electronauts’, were picked out of 3,000 applications of local citizens. The project is embedded in a network of electric charging stations in the Stuttgart region. For the future the fleet shall be embedded in a smart-grid system.


16.2.2 Implementation The group of test drivers contains of 400 men and 100 women between 18 and 77 years, the majority is around 40. They live in Stuttagrt (75%) and the Stuttgart region (25%) and agreed to log (via GPS) their driving and charging behaviour for further e-mobility research.

The test drivers can charge their scooter at home or for free at one of the currently 14 charging stations at 11 different locations in Stuttgart. The stations are powered by renewable energy delivered from the local utility EnBW made out of 100% water power electricity.

The vehicles are 500 ‘ELMOTO’ scooters, a light (45 kg) e-scooter which is locally manufactured. The ELMOTOs maxcimum speed is 45 km/h and its range about 65km. Plugged in a normal socket (230V) the charging time is 4 hours (80%). Additionally a fleet of 25 Oxygen Cargo-scooters has been implemented for employees of the local administration. The Cargo-scooter is an e-scooter with a payload of 90 kg. Its maximum speed is 45km/h. The range of the scooter is between 60 and 120 km/h. The time for recharging is up to 6.5 hours. Both have specific driving characteristics and run on Li-Ion battery systems.

16.2.3 Conclusions The current project status is a big success. After only three month the ‘electronauts’ have driven 250.000 km. By this about 30 tons of Co2 could be saved. After only the first three months one can observe that the two most relevant project objectives (creating visibility for electric mobility and the enhanced use of electric vehicles) are more than reached.


Country Germany

Region Stuttgart

Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing











Reduction – noise





http://www.enbw.com/content/de/privatkunden/e_mobility/elektronauten/index.jsp

Figure 25 Oxygen Cargoscooter; © ENBW AG

Figure 26 ELMOTO E-Bike © ENBW AG

First name Ralph

Surname Eckhardt


Address Schelmenwasenstraße 15

Country Germany

Postal code 70567

City Stuttgart


Telephone +49 711 289-87410

Organisation EnBW Vertriebs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH

Stabstelle Kommunikation (XK)


First name Jutta

Surname Deffner

Author



17 BIKE + BUSINESS 2.0, FRANKFURT/RHINE-MAIN, GERMANY

17.1 Overview

The project aims at promoting pedelec use for commuting and business trips. Beginning in March 2010 pedelecs were provided to companies and municipalities monitoring user behaviour and investigating organisational and infrastructural requirements for integrating pedelecs into daily work routines.

Figure 27 A bike and business pedelec © Joachim Hochstein



17.2.1 Background and Objectives The Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region is characterised by high numbers of motorized commuters and is therefore burdened with consequential adverse effects such as pollution, noise, heavy traffic etc. The preceding project bike and business targeted at substituting parts of motorized commuter and business traffic with increased bicycle use. Since around 70% of commuting distances in the Rhine-Main area are longer than 5 km, bike and business 2.0 expanded the focus to include pedelecs allowing for greater distances to be covered without using a car.

The project aims at investigating organisational and infrastructural factors and requirements which are conducive or impeding for integrating pedelecs into daily work life routines.

17.2.2 Implementation Bike and business 2.0 started in March 2010 and will run until July 2011. During this period the project provides pedelecs to companies and municipalities. The companies respectively the employees financed the bikes with 50%. Four different types of vehicles are available, produced by the local manufacturer Riese und Müller, who is also responsible for maintenance and repair as well technical documentation such as travelled distances, battery temperature, amount of loading cycles, maximum duration between loadings etc. Beside the vehicles themselves, the corresponding infrastructure is provided to users at the companies and municipalities such as parking spaces with loading facilities etc.

pedelecs are equipped with thrifty electric motors of 250-500 watt. Therefore energy costs amount to only 10 cent per 100km. In addition pedelecs used in this project come with generators for regenerative braking making them even more efficient.

Concomitant research on user behaviour under the guidance of University of applied sciences in Frankfurt investigates under which conditions and to which amount pedelecs can substitute car use. Furthermore it also examines organisational requirements within the companies and municipalities for integrating pedelecs into daily work life routines.

Two conferences will be held in November 2010 and June 2011 to discuss and disseminate results.

17.2.3 Conclusions At the current stage of the project no conclusions can be drawn.



Country Germany

Region Frankfurt/Rhine-Main

Keywords Additives




X Driver behaviour


Financing





X Monitoring and impact assessment



X Reduction – fuel / energy consumption


X Reduction – noise






Figure 28 Another Bike and Business pedelec © Riese and Müller

Figure 29 Model of a bike and business pedelec © Joachim Hochstein

First name Joachim

Surname Hochstein

Address Poststraße 16

Country Germany

Postal code 60329


City Frankfurt


Telephone +49 69 2577-1585

Organisation Planungsverband Ballungsraum Frankfurt/Rhein Main

Address

Country

City


First name Jutta

Surname Deffner

Author



18 FRANKFURT MODEL, FRANKFURT (MAIN), GERMANY

18.1 Overview

The project aims at developing an easily accessible and comfortable infrastructure system for electric vehicles in and around the city of Frankfurt (Main).

Figure 30 Charging station in a public multi-storey car park in Frankfurt © ABGNova


18.2.1 Background and Objectives The Frankfurt Model is the first open system for charging electric vehicles in public places based on the development of parking ticket machines into parking and charging stations. To recharge an electric vehicle, space is required for several hours. In inner-cities this space cannot be provided free of charge. Thus identification is required. Up to now this takes place via chip cards (RFID) which drivers purchase from the charging station operators. However, this bears the disadvantage that the vehicle can only be recharged at stations, where the RFID-chip is allowed. The Frankfurt Model not only aims to improve and to simplify this system, but additionally make it more flexible.

18.2.2 Implementation The project runs under the auspices of the local utility Mainova AG and the housing society AGB Frankfurt Holding. It is coordinated by ABGnova GmbH. The project is part of the “Forschungsprojekt Elektromobilität - Modellregion Rhein Main” which is supported by the German Environmental Ministry.

The Frankfurt Model uses existing parking meters and pay machines in car parks for the activation and paying process. Afterwards users are able to recharge their vehicles at a facility close by. Users can basically fall back on well known systems and pay for parking


and recharging at the same time. Furthermore the project is establishing recharging facilities at two-wheeler parking spaces where activation and payment take place via short message, respectively mobile phone service providers or a prepaid system. The project also includes recharging stations at park and ride facilities since they are important components in easing traffic into inner cities.

18.2.3 Conclusions The extension of functions of existing parking ticket machines makes it possible that there is only one billing process for charging and parking. A billing system that is as simple as possible and appropriate to the typical (low) sales at charging stations.

The Frankfurt model aims to develop parking ticket machines into parking and charging stations in public places

• which offer the same functions as a parking ticket machine and is equally simple to use;

• at which electric vehicles can be charged with renewable energy;

• which can be supplemented by additional charging points (“satellites”) at a later stage;

• which enables users to pay for parking and charging in one process;

• which shows separate amounts for parking and amounts for charging, so that the provider of the parking facility and the provider of electricity can be two different companies.

Especially at the beginning of electric mobility an “open system” has advantages for the driver and the charging stations operators.


Country Germany

Region Frankfurt (Main)

Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing
















More pictures will follow in November

First name Bernd

Surname Utesch

Address

Country

Postal code

City


Telephone +49 69 213 84 101

Organisation ABGnova GmbH

Address Ginnheimer Straße 48

Country Germany

City D-60487 Frankfurt


First name Jutta

Surname Deffner

Author



19 EE-TOUR, ALLGÄU, GERMANY

19.1 Overview

eE-Tour Allgäu stands for efficient electric mobility and tourism in the Allgäu region in Southern Germany. The project provides a variety of electric vehicles and establishes the required infrastructure in the area allowing tourists and the local population to experience electric mobility first hand.


19.2.1 Background and Objectives The Allgäu region is characterized by its rural structure and mountainous topography. Therefore individual mobility plays a crucial role. On the other hand the region is the largest coherent touristic area in Germany and thus has an interest in minimizing emissions and adverse environmental effects of mobility to preserve its idyllic and recreational nature that attracts so many visitors. eE-Tour Allgäu attempts to introduce and explore electric vehicles and the according infrastructure in this region for touristic purposes and for the local population. Furthermore the project aims at promoting electric mobility as a unique selling point to increase the region’s touristic attractiveness.

eE-Tour Allgäu is part of the funding program “Information and Communications Technologies for Electric Mobility” financed by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology and the Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (http://www.ikt-em.de/en/index.php). Crucial aspects of the project therefore are ICT-based key competencies and services for operating electric vehicles and fleets and integrating them into existing electricity and transport systems.

19.2.2 Implementation Since summer 2010 a fleet of 50 vehicles has been available to tourists and locals. Those vehicles range from cars of different sizes to electric scooters and segways (see pictures below). They are provided car rentals but also by hotels and other touristic institutions. Both rental cars and car sharing are offered.


Furthermore applicability of electric mobility is explored in social facilities and local companies such as the electricity supplier and project consortium manager AÜW (Allgäuer Überlandwerk), who integrated electric vehicles into its company fleet.

The project has established eleven recharging facilities in the region. Other facilities are planned to be installed by individual project partners. To optimize accessibility the recharging stations’ locations have been chosen according to touristic flows, the number of inhabitants and overnight stays.

Plugs used on the charging stations:

• CEE rot 400 V / 16A • CEE blau 230 V / 16A (auch als Campingstecker bekannt)

• Schuko 230 V / 16A

• E-Mobility Stecker 400 V / 32 A

Source www.ee-tour.de/ladesaeulen/ladesaeulen_fuer_e-autos

They can be used free of charge for the term of the project after identification via RFID chip card. To account for requirements of environmental sustainability recharging facilities are entirely run on locally generated hydropower.

(http://www.ee-tour.de/projektpartner/allgaeuer_ueberlandwerk_gmbh)

Furthermore innovative information and communications technologies are tested in form of car boxes and a mobility centre allowing to optimize routes (and ranges), directing drivers to recharging stations with user friendly identification and billing systems, optimizing fleet management, booking systems etc.

19.2.3 Conclusions The eE-Tour Allgäu project aims to use electric mobility to help solve the region’s needs for full services in mobility offers as well as the highest possible level of environmental protection. A main objective was to put together a diverse fleet of vehicle. The electricity for charging stations is derived entirely from renewable energy sources. The newly developed ICT-based concept for charging stations will allow communication with in-vehicle computers so that drivers can travel safely, silently and emission-free through the Allgäu. Now it has to be observed how the vehicles are used and how the concept can evolve further.


Country Germany

Region Allgäu (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg)


Keywords Additives




X Driver behaviour


X Financing





X Monitoring and impact assessment










1. Some of the available vehicles and their technical data

Sam

Figure 31 E-car: Sam

Speed: 95 km/h

Range: 80 - 100* km

Peek Output: 19.6 kW

Continuous Output: 11.6 kW

Recuperation: Yes

Battery Type: Lithium-Polymer

Battery Capacity: 7 kWh


Luis

Figure 32 E-car: Luis

Speed: 95 km/h

Range: 200* km

Peek Output: 54 kW

Continuous Output: 27 kW

Recuperation: No

Battery Type: Lithium-Iron-Phosphate

Battery Capacity: 32 kWh

Th!nk

Figure 33 E-car: Th!nk

Speed: 100 km/h

Range: 150* km

Peek Output: 30 kW

Continuous Output: 17 kW

Recuperation: Yes

Battery Type: Zebra

Battery Capacity: 28.3 kWh

Scooter EVT 168

Figure 34 E-Scooter: ETV 168

Speed: 45 km/h

Range: 60* km

Peek Output: 2.8 kW

Continuous Output: 1.5 kW

Recuperation: No

Battery Type: Lithium-Polymere


Figure 35 Location of the charging stations – reachability in minutes

Sources:

http://www.ee-tour.de/flotte/fahrzeuge

http://www.ee-tour.de/ladesaeulen/erreichbarkeit-karte

Battery Capacity: 40 Ah

First name Stefan

Surname Mayer

Address Illerstraße 18

Country Germany

Postal code 87435

City Kempten (Allgäu)


Telephone


Organisation Allgäuer Überlandwerke GmbH

Address Illerstraße 18

Country Germany

City Kempten (Allgäu)


First name

Surname

Author

E-Mail


20 FIRST PUBLIC BATTERY-CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC CARS OPENED IN LJUBLJANA

20.1 Overview

Although there are only app. 20 electric cars registered in Slovenia, which did not prevent Ljubljana city council and project partners Elektro Ljubljana and Interenergo to implement 6 new public battery-charging stations for electric cars in Ljubljana city centre. For now charging and parking are free of charge, so significant development in promotion of electric vehicles is beginning to take place.

Figure 36 : Opening ceremonial of public battery-charging station on Miklošičeva str. in Ljubljana Source: Elektro Ljubljana d.d.

Figure 37 E-car Tesla on free parking space and plugged on one of the new charging station Source: Elektro Ljubljana d.d.



20.2.1 Background and Objectives Without much appropriate sustainable incentives of E-mobility in the past, Ljubljana almost lost its track with other European capitals which are aware of the importance for further development of E-mobility. By implementation of 6 public battery-charging stations for electric cars in Ljubljana city centre and promoting E-mobility there is, on a long run and in combination with other sustainable transport measures, still a chance for lowering greenhouse gas emissions, noise emissions reduction and energy savings. Main objectives for the implementation are to promote E-mobility, general awareness for ecology in everyday life and usage of renewable energy sources since electric energy for charging stations is, as stated from provider, derived only from renewable energy sources.

20.2.2 Implementation The opening of first public-battery charging station for electric car in Ljubljana took place on 23th September 2010 when Ljubljana hosted E-car Tesla Roadster during its 4,000 km long tour from Essen to Istanbul, within the project “RWE Tesla Tour”. After opening ceremonial widely visited public discussion of E-mobility was held.

Figure 38 Public discussion on E-mobility where media was additionally informed about implementations and interested public could share its affection to Emobility © Elektro Ljubljana d.d

Firstly charging station in Miklošičeva str. with two 7-Pin plug and a free parking space for users was opened, followed by of other charging stations with mostly two single phase plugs on Cigaletova, Kotnikova, Slomškova and Trubarjeva str., also located in the narrow city centre of Ljubljana. As fully charging from charging stations takes app. 8 hours, they ware also represented as free parking spaces in Ljubljana city centre for E-mobility users. While users are on work, their E-car can be parked and for now also refilled free of any charge. Implementation of fast-charging stations ware also possible, but as Miha Levstek, vice-president of “Association for electric vehicles of Slovenia” has stated “.../ in future


there is still time to think about fast-charging stations, improvement in the field of Emobility development is although significant!”.

There was also much discussion of sustainable energy use since energy for charging stations is derived from ten small hydro-power plants, which all together produce 2,433 kWp, and eleven solar power plants with 26.56 kWp, located in the broader Ljubljana region. Lower production and distribution costs are the main reason that one hour of charging is valued only on app. 0.30 EUR. Mostly for promotional reasons the whole cost of charging is until further notice covered by Elektro Ljubljana co.

Successful implementation answers to wide organizational scheme which included public-private partnership. Within it City authority of Ljubljana enabled free parking spaces and gave all the allowances for the building of charging stations, Interenegro co., international electricity provider, donated all six charging stations and Elektro Ljubljana co. took the role as authorized electricity provider which will also be responsible for charging stations undisturbed activity.

20.2.3 Conclusions Since September 2010 City of Ljubljana is therefore included in the map of the European capitals where public E-car charging for tourists, residents and local companies of electric cars is possible. Because of short period from first implemented charging station there are no quantitative results of a measure jet. As it was said the crucial factor for implementation in Ljubljana had been public-private partnership in which each partner offered their share significant for qualitative implementation. If usage of charging stations will be successful, we can begin to aspect additional charging stations situated also in broader Ljubljana. Further ideas are to spread charging stations on many different locations mainly near hotels, shopping centres and industrial zones.

Sources:

• http://novice7.com/link.php?title=V_Ljubljani_odprli_prvo_elektricno_polnilnico_kar_naj_bi_pospescaronilo_uporabo_vozil_na_elektricni_pogon

• http://www.delo.si/clanek/122575 • http://www.delo.si/clanek/123406 • http://www.elektro-

ljubljana.si/ElektroLjubljana/U%C4%8Dinkovitaraba/Polnilnepostajezaelektri%C4%8Dnavozila/tabid/701/language/sl-SI/Default.aspx

General information about the show case (Indexing)


Country Slovenia

Region Ljubljana (Ljubljana urban region)

Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing










Reduction – noise





Charging stations for E-cars in Ljubljana

First name

Surname

Address

Country

Postal code

City


Telephone + 386 1 6203 700


Organisation INTERENERGO, ENERGY ENGINEERING, PLC

Address Tivolska cesta 48

Country Slovenia

City Ljubljana


First name: Klemen

Surname: Gostič

Author

E-Mail: [email protected]


21 CHARGING E-CARS, E-SCOOTERS AND E-BIKES ON PHONE BOOTHS IN AUSTRIA

21.1 Overview

The telecommunications company has decided to turn its public telephone boxes, which are in

danger of becoming obsolete thanks to mobile phones, into battery recharging stations for electric

cars. Telekom Austria is repurposing 30 of its 13,500 phone boxes around the country, turning

them into recharging stations for electric cars, scooters and bikes.

Figure 39 Telekom Austria CEO Dr Hannes Ametsreiter at a prototype charging station

Source: http://www.gizmag.com/telekom-austria-phonebooth-charging-stations/15002/


21.2.1 Background and Objectives

Admittedly, the scheme of e-mobility is still in its infancy: in May 2010 there were just 223 electric

cars registered in Austria, plus 3,559 hybrid cars, from a total 4.36 million cars on Austrian roads.

But the Austrian motor vehicle association is predicting the number of electric vehicles will grow

exponentially over the years to come. By 2015 the number of electric scooters and bikes will reach

approximately 50,000 to 60,000. Electric cars also have great potential with regards to the

environment. VCO predicts there will be 115,000 automobiles with electric or hybrid motors by


2015. Telekom Austria is energetically supporting e-mobility in Austria and is launching a

trendsetting pilot project as part of its comprehensive environmental activities.

21.2.2 Implementation

The first phone booth prototype with an integrated e-charging station is located on Lassallestrasse

9 in Vienna. It can easily be identified by the little luminescent cube on its roof. E-cars, e-scooters

and e-bikes can be charged (230V/16A/Caravan-Socket). For now the project is still at the test

stage and is limited to 30 phone boxes, whose conversion costs between 1,500 and 3,000 euro. In

order to fully recharge an electric car battery, it has to stay connected for six and a half hours, a

motorcycle 80 minutes and an electric bicycle 20 minutes. In the conversation are included phone

boots near which parking of electric car is possible.

These electric charging stations are primarily designed for recharging e-vehicles on the go: 'We

offer every owner of an e-vehicle a unique service: They can conveniently recharge their vehicles

while they are running their errands. Our electric charging stations will be available at centres all

over Austria since there are phone booths on virtually every corner,' says Hannes Ametsreiter.

The charging process is simple: During the trial period the vehicle owner simply has to identify him

or herself via SMS or an RFID chip fitted in the vehicle's plug. These RFID chips will be available in

all Telekom Austria and A1 shops. Hence, upgrading existing plugs is quite simple. After that

charging works without registration: Just plug in.

During the trial period charging will be for free. After that the electricity provided by various power

supply companies can easily be paid for using paybox via mobile phones. The process is initiated

via SMS, an RFID plug or an RFID card (contactless technology).

21.2.3 Conclusions

Over the next few years Telekom Austria will increase the availability of electric charging stations in

Austria step by step. The company is a member of Austrian Mobile Power (AMP), the biggest

platform for e-mobility in Austria and as such will contribute greatly to the successful propagation of

e-mobility

Sources:

http://www.physorg.com/news192197933.html

http://www.allbusiness.com/automotive/automotive-industry-environment/14591358-1.html

http://www.telekomaustria.com/presse/news/2010/0504-Charging-Stations.php

http://energetika.net/novice/komentarji/polnjenje-elektricnih-avtomobilov-skuterjev-in-koles-na-tele

http://www.gizmag.com/telekom-austria-phonebooth-charging-stations/15002/



Country AUSTRIA

Region

Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing










Reduction – noise





First name Elisabeth

Surname Mattes,

Address Lassallestraße 9

Country Austria

Postal code 1020

City Vienna



Telephone +43 664 331 2730

Organisation Telekom Austria, Telekom Austria Group’s Spokeswoman

Address

Country

City


First name Klemen

Surname Gostič

Author



22 PROJECT GORENJSKO ELEKTRO POTOVANJE (GORENJSKA ELECTRO-TRIP); REGION OF GORENJSKA, SLOVENIA

22.1 Overview

With the project GORENSJKO ELEKTRO POTOVANJE (GORENJSKA ELECTRO-TRIP) the first connected route for electric vehicles is established. Visiting natural attractions and rural tourist destinations in Gorenjska region (Slovenia) is now possible in an environmentally friendly way.

Within the project, 5 charging stations are placed on the rout which links the natural and cultural attractions of Gorenjska region. Charging stations are intended to supply electric vehicles and they represent one of the incentives for “local green mobility”.

Figure 40 Route of the project GORENJSKA ELECTRO-TRIP

Source: www.elektro-gorenjska.si



22.2.1 Background and Objectives In the modern world, trips and constant desire for new experiences are becoming

an important part of life. But it is obvious that the current type of transport and

tourism brings many negative consequences, such as noise and environment

pollution with greenhouse gases.

Tourism is one of the most important opportunities for Gorenjska region. But the

fact is that the traffic pollution is also threatening to Gorenjska region, especially to

sensitive green Alpine valleys and rural tourist destinations. Local population is

facing with traffic pollution and also the flora and fauna are threatened.

22.2.2 Implementation Growth in the number of electric vehicles is becoming a trend in all developed countries. This fact is an opportunity for Gorenjska region and for Slovenia by introducing new and clean way of traffic.

Travelling and visiting of natural and cultural attractions with quiet electric cars or with electric bikes leads to cleaner environment. During charging of the vehicle you can spend time visiting these attractions.

On the rout for travelling with the electric vehicles is located 5 charging stations (Jezersko, Preddvor, Bled, Bohinj and Kranjska Gora). “Electric rout” links natural and cultural attractions of the region of Gorenjska. Network of charging stations allows visiting all region of Gorenjska and allows conection to Italy (via Rateče) and Austria (via Gorenjska).

Each of the charging stations has one triple-phase plug (3x16A) for larger vehicles and two one-phase plugs (16A) for smaller vehicles. Charging stations enable charging also for electric bikes and electric scooters.

22.2.3 Conclusions Project GORENJSKA ELECTRO-TRIP offers people to see beautiful countryside of Gorenjska region with green way of travelling. The project motivates and offers education about green mobility. Charging stations are also part of the education program, which will provide long

term education and it will motivate the local community and tourists about benefits

of electric mobility. Also, the project offers local people to develop sustainable


activities related with charging stations and electro-trips (rental of electric bikes,

green tourism).

Project Gorenjska electro-trip (Gorenjsko Elektro potovanje) is prepared by

following partners:

• Elektro Gorenjska d.d. (www.elektro-gorenjska.si) • Centre for sustainable rural development Kranj (www.ctrp-kranj.si)

• Just EE d.o.o. (www.justee.si)


Country Slovenia

Region Gorenjska

Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing








X Reduction – fuel / energy consumption



X Reduction air pollutants – ICE internal measures





www.elektro-gorenjska.si

First name

Surname

Address

Country

Postal code 4000

City


Telephone + 386 4 20 83 000

Organisation Elektro Gorenjska d.d.

Address Ulica Mirka Vadnova 3a

Country Slovenia

City Kranj


First name Aleksandar

Surname Dobrijevic

Author



23 POSTA SLOVENIJE: ELECTRIC DELIVERY VEHICLES

23.1 Overview

Posta Slovenije is the largest provider of postal services in Slovenia. They operate with 1010 cars and 1500 motor bikes to ensure postal services across Slovenia. These vehicles have negative impact on environment.

Therefore, they decided to introduce electric vehicles in their operations, which are environmentally friendly vehicles. For deliveries in the city centre of Ljubljana, Koper and Celje they use 3 electric vans PIAGGIO PORTER and 38 electric bikes.

Pošta Slovenije following the modern and green technologies and takes the role of socially and ecologically responsible company.


23.2.1 Background and Objectives In 2009, Posta Slovenije passed more than 26 million km with cars and more than 14 million km with bikes for deliveries in Slovenia. Total spent of petroleum products was more than 4 million liters. Posta Slovenije with their delivery activities burden the environment, so they started looking different ways to contribute to environment protection.

The implementation of the usage of environmentally friendly electric vehicles is the first step. With the introduction of “green vehicles” Posta Slovenije will reduce emissions of harmful gases and contribute to environmental protection. The introduction of electric vehicles is taking place gradually.

23.2.2 Implementation In the year 2009, Posta Slovenije started with testing of electric vehicles. The results of testing show that electric vehicles are appropriate for delivery in city centre. Therefore, they decided to use electric vehicles for delivery in the city centre of Ljubljana, Koper and Celje.

Posta Slovenije's vehicle fleet in 2010 consisted of 37 electrical bikes (ACCEL PRO) and 3 electric delivery cars (PIAGGIO PORTER).


Figure 41 Electric delivery vehicle, Source: www.posta.si

PIAGGIO PORTER is a little electric van, capable of carrying 430 kg load. It is powered by electric motor with a power of 11kW. With one charging (8 hours), the vehicle can travels up to 90 km long route and reach a maximum speed of 60 km/h. Because of its agility and environmental acceptability it is very suitable for delivery in city centre.

23.2.3 Conclusions The implementation of environmentally friendly electric vehicles for postal services is one of the first steps leading to beneficial effect on the environment. Therefore, Posta Slovenije develops business processes aimed at protecting the environment. They are following the modern trend of “green technology” and taking on the role of socially and ecologically responsible company.

Posta Slovenije also took over the obligations of the Association of European Postal Operators (PostEurope) which provide for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent by the year 2013 and by 20 percent by the year 2020 (in comparison with the year 2008). This goal will be achieved through coordinated activities, including among others vehicle drivers' awareness increase campaigns and training, an environmentally friendly purchase policy, the introduction of alternatively powered transport vehicles and of environmentally friendly services.

Posta Slovenije also drafted a strategy for the introduction of environmentally friendly solutions into company's operations. The strategy refers to providing enhanced activities in the field of ecology up to 2011 such as environmentally friendly vehicle introduction (vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas, electrical vehicles), driver training and the participation of Pošta Slovenije in groups and associations striving to reduce the environmental burden.



Country Slovenia Region Ljubljana, Koper, Celje Keywords Additives


X Fuels – electric energy Fuels – gaseous regenerative Fuels – liquid regenerative Monitoring and impact assessment Procurement incentives Reduction – exhaust gas treatment

X Reduction – fuel / energy consumption X Reduction – greenhouse gases X Reduction – noise X Reduction air pollutants – ICE internal measures

Vehicle – configuration Vehicle – energy demanding auxiliary drives


www.posta.si

First name Surname Address Country Postal code 2000 City E-Mail [email protected] Telephone + 386 2 449 2000 Organisation Posta Slovenije

Address Slomškov trg 10


Country Slovenia City Maribor

The author is the same person as the contact person First name Aleksandar Surname Dobrijevic

Author



24 ELECTRIC CAR CONVERSION PROVES SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AS A FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVE

24.1 Overview

We will present electric car conversion grandmaster Andrej Pečjak and his sustainable EV projects. Andrej lives in Češnjica in Gorenjska region, Slovenia, and is known the he leading and most practical expert in the field of electric vehicles in Slovenia. His cars use photovoltaic energy to recharge and are a show case for what can be done with knowledge and determination. Andrej and his team have shown that sustainable mobility is a reality. Andrej Pečjak states, “If we are able to do this in our garage, then large automotive manufacturers could do it easily and economically”.

Figure 42 - Andrej Pečjak and converted electric car E-Espace presented on the ČEVELJ 1 event in 2007. E-Espace was initially powered by Lead batteries

© Boris Grašič, 2007

Figure 43 E-Espace upgrade – new version was powered by lithium polymer batteries; Renault R-5 electro with batteries in front and in rear part of the vehicle

© Jurij Barič and Bojan Tomc at the ČEVELJ 2 events in 2008


Figure 44 Renault R-5 electro with photovoltaic roof. © Jurij Barič and Bojan Tomc at the ČEVELJ 2 events in 2008

Figure 45 Mazda RX8 Bolt powered by lithium polymer batteries. © Jurij Barič at ČEVELJ 3 event in 2009



24.2.1 Background and Objectives In order to use electric mobility in practice, Andrej Pečjak has converted several combustion engine cars to electric vehicles. This includes converting a Renault E-Espace back in 2006, a Renault R-5 electro reconverted in 2008, a Mazda RX8 bolt in 2009 and several other cars in Slovenia and China. Why Renault R-5 was reconverted to electric propulsion? Because its’ original version has been developed by an ambitious Slovenian company (Stoja) back in 1990s.

New electric cars of Mr. Pečjak are powered by lithium polymer batteries that are produced by Kokam company from Korea. Car is energy efficient and is also recharged by photovoltaic system installed at Češnjica, a municipality in Northern Slovenia, where Andrej’s operations are based. PV system includes 3kW grid connected power station with Sat Sun tracker system and an older 900W power station with additional 100W wind generator.

It is important to notice the impact of Andrej’s work from at least five perspectives:

• Promotion of e-vehicles in the general public, the scientific community and at policy makers

• First steps for adopting the regulation for homologation of electric cars

• Advanced research for developing and producing electric cars

• Practical experiences with the usage of electric cars

• Setting up the first sustainable transportation system. Even it works just for his family and friends there are three full electric cars and one plug-in hybrid.

• Showing the potentials of the technology.

24.2.2 Implementation The main implementation aspect of Andrejs’ altruistic self-founded project (more at: http://www.ad-pecjak.si/house/solar.htm ) is focused on proving the feasibility of sustainable e-mobility for the general public. Thousands of people have seen those electric cars. The complete conversion know-how has been developed. And if Andrej and his team did it in a garage, global automotive manufacturers could also do it easily if they wanted to. The three converted cars are constantly in use by the Pečjak’s family.

24.2.3 Conclusions The numerous actions of the pioneer Andrej show that electric mobility is possible. Car conversion is economically feasible for upper middle or high-end cars such as Mazda RX-8. Even if the energy price is included in the life cycle assessment calculation the concept is sustainable. Photovoltaic stations can be used for recharging efficiently.

What else was learned:


• Lithium batteries are a must (!) – Lead (Pb) is simply too heavy and lacks both capacity and energy efficiency, especially during cold days. It is important to notice that Lithium batteries have energy density above 120 Wh/kg (some of them are close to 200 Wh/kg) and compared to lead batteries this is at least three times more. In addition, the nominal capacity of Lead batteries is in real world almost two times lower since when discharging them at high currents, their losses are much higher. A 50Ah Lead battery gives 50A of current only if it is discharged in 20hours of continuous operation if it is discharged in one or two hours, which is typical situation in electric car, then the capacity is likely to fell to 25 or 30Ah only. At low outside temperature the situation is even worse. On the other hand, performance of lithium batteries does not depend so much on discharging currents and temperature. So in practise, lithium batteries are around six to ten times better then lead batteries. And this is without taking into account driving heavier batteries around in a car and consequential increased energy consumption due to the increased weight.

• Heating the cars’ interior during cold winter days is a problem. Fossil fuel heaters, like classical Webasto or any other type of the heater, are not good enough and are not compatible with electro mobility concept. Good thermal insulation is required and electric heaters powered by the main battery were found as the most appropriate solution.

• Recharging a car is not problematic; three phase high power charging is required for long trips and short stops only. Normal plug usually offers around up to 10 or 0 amperes of current to recharge. With 220V this gives approximately 1.5 to 3 kW of power. However, with using all three phases at once, you can recharge a car three times faster. For this, special plugs have to be installed.

• Bureaucracy issues in connecting the photovoltaic system to the grid have to be simplified. This is up to bureaucrats to work it out.


Country Slovenia

Region Gorenjska and Osrednjeslovenska

Keywords Additives




Driver behaviour


Financing











Reduction – noise





First name Alenka

Surname Jeras

Address

Country

Postal code

City


Telephone

Organisation Elaphe

Address Teslova 30

Country Slovenia

Contact person

City Ljubljana


First name Gorazd

Surname Lampič

Author



25 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Opening of the e-charging station at the Martinstherme © BEWAG................... 14

Figure 2: Solon Busport in Sevilla ..................................................................................... 19

Figure 3 A couple enjoying the country side with their e-bikes ....................................... 23

Figure 4: PV installation and the vehicles at the ENW estate ........................................... 29

Figure 5 The poster of the fifth Széchenyi Race ............................................................... 35

Figure 6 The competing vehicles at the Széchenyi Race ................................................. 36

Figure 7 One of the competiting vehicle, with solar power................................................ 37

Figure 8 The demonstration of the competitors in the city center ..................................... 38

Figure 9 Issued vehicles in the walking street in the city center ....................................... 39

Figure 10 The awards of the Széchenyi Race .................................................................. 40

Figure 11 One of the winner teams of the Széchenyi Race.............................................. 40

Figure 12 Another winner team of the Széchenyi Race.................................................... 41

Figure 13 One of the modified car, from Suzuki Swift called ELMA-01 ............................ 43

Figure 14 Zoltan Szirmay electrical engineer, Dr. András Bednar TZ-Elma Co. representative, István Horvath mechanic, Elma 02........................................................... 44

Figure 15 The yellow boxes are the batteries ................................................................... 45

Figure 16 The cars can be easily charged with an extension wire.................................... 46

Figure 17 One Tesla Roadster from Germany and the charging station .......................... 48

Figure 18 The charging spot ............................................................................................. 49

Figure 19 The place where the charging station is located............................................... 49

Figure 20 One of the new electric cars of ELMŰ. ............................................................. 50

Figure 21 The 6 teams at the Georgikon Race................................................................. 52

Figure 22 The start of the race.......................................................................................... 53

Figure 23 The vehicles in the city center........................................................................... 54

Figure 24 ELMOTO E-Scooter © ENBW AG .................................................................... 56

Figure 25 Oxygen Cargoscooter; © ENBW AG ................................................................ 58

Figure 26 ELMOTO E-Bike © ENBW AG.......................................................................... 58

Figure 27 A bike and business pedelec © Joachim Hochstein ......................................... 60

Figure 28 Another Bike and Business pedelec © Riese and Müller.................................. 63

Figure 29 Model of a bike and business pedelec © Joachim Hochstein........................... 63


Figure 30 Charging station in a public multi-storey car park in Frankfurt © ABGNova ..... 65

Figure 31 E-car: Sam........................................................................................................ 70

Figure 31 E-car: Luis......................................................................................................... 71

Figure 32 E-car: Th!nk ...................................................................................................... 71

Figure 33 E-Scooter: ETV 168.......................................................................................... 71

Figure 34 Location of the charging stations – reachability in minutes............................... 72

Figure 35 : Opening ceremonial of public battery-charging station on Miklošičeva str. in Ljubljana Source: Elektro Ljubljana d.d............................................................................. 74

Figure 36 E-car Tesla on free parking space and plugged on one of the new charging station Source: Elektro Ljubljana d.d................................................................................. 74

Figure 37 Public discussion on E-mobility where media was additionally informed about implementations and interested public could share its affection to Emobility © Elektro Ljubljana d.d...................................................................................................................... 75

Figure 38 Telekom Austria CEO Dr Hannes Ametsreiter at a prototype charging station 79

Figure 39 Route of the project GORENJSKA ELECTRO-TRIP ........................................ 83

Figure 40 Electric delivery vehicle, Source: www.posta.si ................................................ 88

Figure 41 - Andrej Pečjak and converted electric car E-Espace presented on the ČEVELJ 1 event in 2007. E-Espace was initially powered by Lead batteries ................................. 91

Figure 42 E-Espace upgrade – new version was powered by lithium polymer batteries; Renault R-5 electro with batteries in front and in rear part of the vehicle ......................... 91

Figure 43 Renault R-5 electro with photovoltaic roof. © Jurij Barič and Bojan Tomc at the ČEVELJ 2 events in 2008 ................................................................................................. 92

Figure 44 Mazda RX8 Bolt powered by lithium polymer batteries. © Jurij Barič at ČEVELJ 3 event in 2009 ................................................................................................................. 92


26 ADDITIONAL CASES

In addition to the 20 new cases described in the previous chapters, 54 existing cases were chosen to increase the collection of precious knowledge.

We tried to give a wide variety of different cases to show pilots and followers the whole spectrum of zero emission mobility.

However it was very hard to find enough high quality cases within the Central European Space region. That is why we decided to use cases from outside as well to ensure a high information level.

The additional cases were selected in context to the projects’ topics. Therefore they contain information about zero emission mobility-implementations, -fleets and policies but have not been checked for quality.

39 of the following additional cases on the next pages are from the Central European Space and 15 from different other European countries such as The Netherlands, Southern Italy, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom, France, Greece, Denmark, Switzerland and Serbia.