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Welcome to NG SEED

(Next Generation Sustainable Electric-vehicle Ecosystem for Delivery) Driving change to our cities through collaboration

EIT Urban Mobility, Uny, Glovo and Wolt aim to make last-minute deliveries more sustainable, more efficient and more scalable for cities across Europe.

Our Mission

Selected in the EIT Urban Mobility Main Innovation Open Call 2024, the NG SEED project implements a universal swappable battery ecosystem for last-mile delivery fleets, zero-emission electric vehicles powered by universal batteries and supported by a network of solar-powered back-up swap stations. Together we’re reducing pollution, traffic congestion and operational inefficiencies in urban areas.

NG SEED is supported by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.

Why NG Seed Matters

Urban delivery fleets contribute significantly to traffic congestion and emissions. Food delivery services alone account for 5-10% of urban traffic. NG SEED tackles these challenges by:

Reducing last-mile delivery emissions by 90%

Cutting operational costs by 50% compared to traditional fleets

Eliminating downtime with battery swaps that take under 1 minute

How It Works

NG SEED integrates technology with real-world applications:

Universal battery compatible with over 20 types of vehicles, from e-scooters to cargo vans.

Strategically located swap stations offering quick battery swaps, ensuring uninterrupted operations for couriers.

A cost-effective solution that includes maintenance, insurance and real-time fleet management software for maximum efficiency.

Pilots Across Europe

NG SEED is being piloted in six cities across four countries, with each pilot running for a minimum of three months:

Prague
(Czechia)

Vehicles: 20

Charging Stations: 4

Warsaw
(Poland)

Vehicles: 20

Charging Stations: 4

Budapest
(Hungary)

Vehicles: 20

Charging Stations: 4

Prague
(Czechia)

Vehicles: 20

Charging Stations: 4

Warsaw
(Poland)

Vehicles: 20

Charging Stations: 4

Budapest
(Hungary)

Vehicles: 20

Charging Stations: 4

Each city will host 20 zero-emission vehicles and 4 solar-powered swap stations.

Expected Impact

Our innovative approach sets a new standard for sustainable urban logistics:

360,000 km of zero-emission deliveries during the pilot phase

72,000+ orders delivered with zero emissions

25,000+ kg of CO2 saved, contributing to cleaner air and healthier cities

NG SEED is powered by the collaboration between industry leaders who share a vision for greener cities

Uny (lead partner), delivering electric vehicles, universal batteries and solar-powered back up swap stations

Glovo and Wolt (demo hosts), leading multi-category platforms implementing the solution across their networks

EIT Urban Mobility, supporting innovation and scalability through funding and expertise

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