Funchal's city council and the University of Madeira have joined a European research project to trial 15 prototype electric bicycles with students. The bikes are 100% electric and built with recyclable materials, the council said in a statement.
The scheme falls under In-Mob, a project coordinated by the University of Catania in Italy. It aims to introduce shared micromobility schemes built around electric bikes and charging infrastructure.
Protocol Signed at Baltazar Dias Theater on November 9
City officials signed the protocol this morning at the Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias. Funchal's city council, known as the CMF, was represented by vice-president Carlos Rodrigues.
The goal is to gather data on how the electric bikes perform in real conditions. That data should help shape future sustainable mobility policies for the island.
Funchal Picked for Its Steep Terrain, Palermo for Transit Links
Funchal and Palermo, in Italy, were chosen as the project's two pilot cities. Funchal was picked for its challenging topography, while Palermo was chosen for how well it integrates bikes with public transport.
In-Mob aims to test the performance of motorised bicycles in areas with steep slopes, assessing how well people accept this mode of transport as an energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable way to travel on short trips.
Funchal City Council, in a statement
Six-Month Trial Links Student Residence to University Campus
Students living at the university residence will be able to use the bikes for six months. They will ride them on trips between the residence and the University of Madeira.
Charging Station With Solar Panels Set for Rua De Santa Maria
The 15 bikes come with a charging infrastructure powered by photovoltaic panels. It will be installed at the university residence on Rua de Santa Maria, where the students live.
Funchal City Council Receives €144,000 in EU Funding
By joining the In-Mob project, Funchal's city council secured €144,000 in funding.
In-Mob Project Started in 2023 With Eleven Partners
In-Mob is short for Innovative Products for Sustainable Micromobility. The project began in 2023 and brings together eleven partners to develop and test new micromobility products.
Source: dnoticias.pt
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