GIANTS Project: Shaping Affordable and Sustainable Urban Mobility through Frugal Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs) – Call for Participation in Survey

GIANTS is a Horizon Europe project that aims to provide affordable and accessible mobility solutions to both emerging and advanced markets. GIANTS has the goal of developing frugal (economical, without excessive features) vehicles / mobility solutions based on user demand. This will be built on a set of technological solutions that allow the production of L5,L6,L7 class Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs) suited to provide urban traffic solutions. The approach offers modularity, scalability, interoperability, and features innovative charging and energy optimisation solutions.  

One of the Giants’ partners, Polis, is currently carrying out a survey in the framework of the project. Polis is looking for support to their research in developing frugal L5, L6, L7 class LEVs in the GIANTS project by completing their survey. The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete and is available here.   

The survey aim is to create a vehicle platform that meets user needs without unnecessary features. This approach will not only make mobility solutions more affordable but also maximise societal benefits and minimise environmental impact. These vehicles should also be integrated in the urban mobility ecosystem in a way that meets city needs without providing unintended challenges. By participating, you will help the project to identify and understand city needs, concerns and acceptance of frugal LEVs, including road safety and infrastructure requirements, fleet management including circular economy and modularity principles, and integration into urban mobility ecosystems.

Information gathered in this survey is anonymous (no personally identifying information intentionally requested or collected) and the results will be used within the consortium to support and enhance the goals of the project. 

One of the GIANTS’ partners is Dutch battery producer and LEVA-EU Member Cleantron. Li-ion batteries are the key component in drivetrain electrification. Within the GIANTS project Cleantron will develop and engineer battery modules, ensuring scalability and reliability for the use in different vehicle categories. The key responsibility within the GIANTS project is to lead with other partners the definition of an energy-optimal ecologically e-driveline solution, which fulfills stakeholders and users requirements in advanced and emerging markets. Furthermore, Cleantron will support the development of standardised in-vehicle docking stations and external charging stations.