Clean Motion and GIANTS Project: How Smaller EVs Make a Huge Impact
Light Electric Vehicles may be small, but they’re giants in driving decarbonization and shaping a cleaner future. We are proud partner in the EU project with the suitable name GIANTS.
As the world faces growing environmental challenges, the need for sustainable innovations has never been more pressing. Among these challenges, transportation stands out as a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and resource depletion. But there are important work going on addressing this pressing issue and Clean Motion is part of that. In December 2023, Clean Motion was officially selected as a partner in the GIANTS project together with 23 partners from 11 countries, including automotive giants like Renault and Toyota, tech suppliers, and academic institutions.
The GIANTS Project is a European initiative focused on creating sustainable, affordable, and innovative transportation solutions. Its core goal is to design zero-emission, modular L-type vehicles that are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and adaptable to various urban and rural needs.
Lets take a closer look at this project. What progress has been made? Why is it so important? And what is Clean Motions role?
What is the GIANTS project?
The GIANTS project (Green Intelligent Affordable New Transport Solutions) is a 3.5-year initiative funded by the EU under the Horizon Europe program, aiming to develop scalable, affordable, and sustainable solutions for light electric vehicles (LEVs). These vehicles fall under the L5, L6, and L7 categories, suitable for urban transport. The project emphasizes modularity, enabling vehicles to be assembled using standardized components. These include portable batteries, scalable drivetrains, integrated solar panels, and standardized vehicle control systems. A configuration tool will allow third parties to design custom vehicles based on the platform, making the technology highly versatile. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation and is supported by a budget of €15 million over 42 months. Five cities—Brugge, Stockholm, Kisumu, Delhi, and Manila—serve as testing grounds for real-world validation of these vehicles.
Why this has a Giant impact
The GIANTS project plays a key role in advancing global sustainability goals by addressing urban transport challenges through energy-efficient designs and promoting circular economy principles such as reuse and recycling. With the aim of producing 1.5 million vehicles annually by 2028, the project is set to have a significant impact in both developed and emerging markets. At its core, the Horizon GIANTS project strives to accelerate the development of innovative, sustainable transportation solutions. These solutions aim to reduce the environmental footprint of mobility by cutting CO2 emissions, enhancing resource efficiency through lightweight materials and renewable energy, and improving urban living by decreasing air pollution and noise.
Clean Motions contribution
Clean Motion leads the way in nano-transport solutions, bringing a wealth of expertise in lightweight construction and energy efficiency to the GIANTS project. Clean Motion plays an important role in GIANTS as an OEM and will adapt the existing light weight electric vehicle EVIG to the GIANTS platform that is being developed in the project. The project allows Clean Motion to accelerate its development timeline, aligning with its mission to produce energy-efficient and cost-effective urban mobility solutions. “The GIANTS project is an excellent example of how we are enhancing our innovation through collaboration and driving the development of sustainable solutions for a future global market.” says William Colling, CTO at Clean Motion. “The project is progressing as planned, and while year 1 focused on defining the requirements for development, year 2 will focus on testing the platform in lab environments and preparing for full-scale demonstrations.”
Positive change at scale
Clean Motion specialize in creating truly energy efficient vehicles that not only minimize emissions but also reduce the total cost of ownership, making sustainable mobility more accessible to a wider audience. “At its core, Clean Motion is committed to reshaping urban transportation systems, making them more sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly, with the goal of creating a cleaner, greener world in motion.” William Colling explains. “Working on this project together with the other partners is an honour and truly drives positive change at scale”
Clean Motion embrace sustainable innovation, knowing that together, we have the power to move the world toward a future that is both mobile and mindful.
Want to know more? Read the latest newsletter from the GIANTS project here