What's Happening?
Clean Motion has announced significant progress in the EU Horizon Europe GIANTS project, which aims to develop a modular, scalable zero-emission vehicle platform for urban and suburban mobility. The project, running from January 2024 to June 2027, involves
24 partners across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The GIANTS platform is fully specified and currently undergoing evaluation, with demonstration vehicles being tested at Living Labs in Gothenburg, Brugge, Kisumu, Delhi, and Manila. Clean Motion is leveraging its expertise in lightweight electric vehicle design through its EVIG platform, collaborating with partners such as Renault, Toyota, and Valeo.
Why It's Important?
The GIANTS project represents a significant step towards closing the gap between small, single-purpose light vehicles and overengineered transport solutions. By developing an affordable and adaptable platform, the initiative aims to serve diverse markets, from European city logistics to emerging-market passenger transport. Clean Motion's contribution to the project aligns with its mission to deliver energy-efficient, low-resource urban mobility solutions. The project embodies scalable, circular, and sustainable transport innovation, potentially accelerating the global shift to clean mobility.
What's Next?
The second half of the GIANTS project will focus on demonstrating the platform's capability to meet environmental and economic demands across different global markets. This phase will involve preparing materials and assembly for demonstration vehicles, validating performance, affordability, and sustainability across various operating conditions. The collaboration and frugal innovation within the project are expected to further advance the development of clean mobility solutions.
