regions for economic change brussels, 24 june 2011 electric vehicles in urban europe: evue
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Regions for Economic Change Brussels, 24 June 2011
Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe: EVUE
URBACT II - an overview A European exchange and learning programme
promoting sustainable urban development
Part of the European Regional Development Fund
€710,000 Investment/ per thematic network(70% - 80% Intervention rate)
Thematic Network of 10 cities
EVUE: 5 Competiveness Cities, 4 Convergence Cities, 1 1 EU Partner City
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EVUE: Aim & Objectives Aim
Explore, exchange and implement ideas on how cities can develop integrated and sustainable strategies to increase the use of electric
vehicles
Objectives:
Promote exchange of experience and learning amongst policy makers and practitioners about introducing EVs.
Disseminate the lessons from the exchange and ensure transfer of knowledge, and maximise the impact of the transnational exchange
Support better action planning for city wide transport polices that incorporate introduction of EVs.
Speed up the policy innovation processes and contribute to an information base for the ‘long term revolution’ of clean car use in European cities
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EVUE: Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe
Support better action planning for city wide transport policies regarding EVs
Speed up the policy innovation processes
EVUE Focus:
Business Models
Infrastructure
Procurement
Awareness Raising
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Oslo
KatowiceFrankfurt
Suceava
Stockholm
MadridBeja
Lisbon
London
Zografou
International Agreements Kyoto, Copenhagen
European Union 20:20:20 Car fleet targets
National Legislation Climate Change Act 2008 (UK) Energy Concept for an Environmentally Sound, Reliable and
Affordable Energy Supply 2010 (D)
City/ Regional Air Quality & Energy Strategies
Why Electric Vehicles?CO2 Emissions by Manufacturer (2010)
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Manufacturers need to be below the red line by 2020
EU/ NationalRegulations &
Policies
Consumers/Citizens
OEMsVehicle/
Infrastructure
Cities/ Regions
Economic Development
The Role of Cities/ Regions
Planning
On street infrastructure Air & Noise
Quality
Congestion & Transport
Funding Public
Validation
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Key Results Integration of all stakeholders URBACT Local Support Groups
Sustainability of outputs Local Action Plans
Effective outcomes Sustainable, urban
development
Aid transition to EVs
Education sector
Public Sector
Private Sector
Citizens
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For more information, please visit
www.urbact.eu/evue
or contact
Matthew Noon
Regions for Economic Change, Brussels, 23-24 June 2011