Dresden Tests 27 Innovative Mobility Solutions in EU's Climate-Neutral Push
The 'MOBILITIES for EU' project, backed by the European Commission, has kicked off with a five-year plan to transform urban transportation systems. Dresden is one of two pilot cities, alongside Madrid, testing 27 innovative mobility solutions focused on electrification, automation, and connectivity. The goal? To accelerate Europe's transition to climate-neutral traffic, with Dresden aiming to become one of the EU's 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030.
The project, involving 28 institutions, seeks to develop new business fields and adapt processes for other cities. It will contribute to creating a 'Climate-City-Contract' for Dresden, aligning with the EU mission to make 100 cities climate-neutral and smart by 2030. The solutions being tested in Dresden include autonomous electric buses and a decentralized data ecosystem for automated driving, among eleven pilot actions.
Transport currently accounts for over 30% of Europe's total energy consumption and is the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases. The 'Mobilities for EU' project aims to tackle this by transforming urban transportation systems, with other cities expected to adopt and adapt these solutions later to fit local needs.
By 2050, Europe aims to be climate-neutral, with 112 cities, including Dresden, aiming to achieve this as far as possible by 2030. The 'MOBILITIES for EU' project is a significant step towards this goal, demonstrating the potential of innovative mobility solutions to reduce emissions and create sustainable, smart cities.
