SOLUTIONSplus Latin America Regional Training Program 2021 Light Electric Mobility: Challenges and Opportunities

SOLUTIONSplus Latin America Regional Training Program 2021
              Light Electric Mobility: Challenges and Opportunities

Transport is one of the sectors that contributes the most to global GHG emissions. Thus, the
electrification of transport has become an important policy goal for local and national
governments around the globe aiming at contributing to the achievement of the Paris
Agreement. In Latin America, transport is responsible for one third of the region’s GHG
emissions. Hence, several countries and cities have launched their e-mobility strategies and
are starting their application. However, the transition to electric mobility poses a series of
challenges that need to be taken into consideration for a successful long-term implementation.
SOLUTIONSplus is an EU-funded project that brings together highly committed cities, industry,
research, regional networks, UN Agencies, and finance partners to establish a global platform
for shared, public, and commercial e-mobility solutions to kick start the transition towards low-
carbon urban mobility. The project encompasses city level demonstrations to test different
types of innovative and integrated e-mobility solutions, complemented by a comprehensive
toolbox, capacity development and replication activities. Demonstration actions are being
implemented in 10 cities in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
In this context, the SOLUTIONSplus team has put together a Regional Training Program that
responds to the capacity building needs and knowledge gaps identified on the Training Needs
Assessment conducted in 2020. The contents have been developed by specialized institutions
that are either SOLUTIONSplus consortium members or partners institutions. Each unit has a
lead institution and key contributors, all selected based on their expertise in the topic and their
capacity of providing relevant insights.
In the first release of the Regional Training that will take place in the fall 2021, the content will
focus on the regulatory framework and requirements to enable the safe circulation of electric
vehicles in cities. This will be followed by the transition to e-mobility in urban logistics with a
strong concentration on last mile deliveries. These two topics focus on the regulations and
operations of Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) in cities, which is one of the main knowledge gaps
identified in the region during the project assessments and implementation in 2020.
Understanding that many Latin American cities are facing similar challenges, SOLUTIONSplus
has joined forces with other projects and programs working in the region to have a larger
outreach and greater impact. Thus, the SOLUTIONSplus Latin America Regional Training 2021
counts on the collaboration of EUROCLIMA+, the GEF-7 Program and Decarbonizing Transport
in Emerging Economies (DTEE).
Target audience
Understanding that the electrification of transport requires the collaboration of multiple
actors, this program is designed with a multi-stakeholder approach. Thus, national authorities,
city officials, government agencies are encouraged to participate together with research
centers, vehicle manufacturers and logistics operators.

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Program structure
The SOLUTIONSplus Latin America Regional Training 2021 consists of two modules of 1-week
each. Each module includes four thematic units presented in 2-hour webinar sessions and a
final 1-hour interactive session. Each session will consist of a theoretical part, the presentation
of case studies from Europe and Latin America and a Q&A section, in which the speakers will
respond to the questions of the audience. Participants can choose to attend individual sessions
depending on their time availability and interest. However, a participation certificate will only
be extended to those attending at least 80% of the units of a module.
Language: Spanish
Module 1- Regulatory framework for electric vehicles

Dates: September 20th – 24th, 2021
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8405533714848589327
In Latin America, given the significant growth this market is experiencing, electric mobility
poses a series of challenges related to planning and regulation that go far beyond the mere
electrification of cars. Given this context, this module presents in five units, some relevant
regulatory elements, aimed at being a first-order input when it comes to tracing the path of
electric mobility in the Latin American region.

                        Unit                             Lead Institution        Date and Time

Unit 1: The Why and How of Electric Mobility in         Rupprecht Consult       September 20th-
Latin America (within the wider context of                                     15:00 – 17:00 CET
sustainable mobility)
This unit aims to contextualize electric mobility
with a focus on the decarbonization of
transportation systems in the region and establish
a link with a comprehensive planning perspective.
It provides an overview of the mobility ecosystem,
opportunities, and challenges, as well as an insight
into the policy framework and planning needs.

Unit 2: Vehicle Labeling                                       CMM             September 21st-
                                                                               15:00 – 17:00 CET
This unit explores the concept of vehicle labeling
and the purpose of implementation of such a
system. More specifically, it highlights the added
complexity that has been introduced with the
commercialization of hybrid and electric vehicles,
to guarantee that these vehicles are correctly
labeled and are easily comparable with ICE
vehicles in terms of performance.

Unit 3: Regulations for Light Electric Vehicles                UEMI            September 22nd -
(LEVs)                                                                         15:00 – 17:00 CET
This unit explores the importance of regulation,
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considering the introduction of Light Electric
Vehicles (LEVs) into the market, from micro
mobility vehicles to last mile logistics vehicles
(LML). It also shows which are the target groups
to which this type of regulation aims, what are the
main obstacles and the main stakeholders.

Unit 4: LEV Design and Safety                                   IDIADA         September 23rd –
                                                                               15:00 – 17:00 CET
This unit covers the main standards applicable to
the design and safety of light electric vehicles.
Thus, it will address aspects such as the electrical
and functional safety of the vehicles, necessary for
the correct operation and compliance with the
standards.
Unit 5: Interactive session                             Rupprecht Consult      September 24th –
                                                                               15:00 – 16:00 CET
As closure for the module, this session brings
together experts, high-level policy makers and
private sector representatives to comment and
reflect on the topics discussed in the 4 thematic
units.

Module 2- Planning for low-carbon urban logistics

Dates: October 18th – 22nd, 2021
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/435259687008713229
In the transport sector, freight vehicles are highly pollutant, which is particularly problematic
in urban areas with high population density and where air quality is already compromised. In
that context, this module presents e-mobility as an opportunity for decarbonizing urban
logistics and more specifically for last-mile delivery. In five units, the module goes from general
topics on urban logistics to more specific issues around urban planning and the
implementation of e-mobility solutions for last mile logistics.

                        Unit                             Lead Institution       Date and Time

Unit 1: Introduction to Last Mile Logistics (LML)               POLIS          October 18th –
                                                                              15:00 – 17:00 CET
This unit introduces urban logistics and how last
mile delivery systems are under pressure and
struggling to accommodate expectations for fast
deliveries at low or even zero cost; at the same
time proving themselves fundamental during the
COVID-19 pandemic to guarantee supply.

Unit 2: Low-carbon urban logistics: Key elements               ZLC, ICLEI      October 19th –
                                                                              15:00 – 17:00 CET
This unit presents the opportunities that arise for
urban logistics by improving vehicles, efficiency
and maximizing the use of modal shift. It explains
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how can urban logistics be better planned to
become more efficient.

Unit 3: Low Emission Zones- Freight (LEZ-F)                    POLIS       October 20th –
                                                                          15:00 – 17:00 CET
This unit explores the key factors to consider when
designing low and zero-emission zones (L/ZEZs) in
cities. It goes in depth into the particularities of
logistics that need to be considered in the design of
L/ZEZ specifically targeted to freight.

Unit 4: Business and operating models for last                 ZLC         October 21st –
mile delivery                                                             15:00 – 17:00 CET
This unit provides information regarding the most
innovative business and operations models that are
arising to respond to the new logistics needs and
demands. Trends in Last Mile Logistics are a key
factor to consider for the design of new operations.
 Unit 5: Interactive session                               ICLEI, POLIS    October 22nd –
                                                                          15:00 – 16:00 CET
As closure for the module, this session brings
together experts, high-level policy makers and
private sector representatives to comment and
reflect on the topics discussed in the 4 thematic
units.

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