Accelerating zero-emission urban logistics
Innovative e-LCVs designs for emission-free logistics and sustainable mobility
SHIFT2ZERO IN A NUTSHELL
Advancing zero-emission logistics solutions for sustainable urban mobility
In urban areas across Europe, achieving zero-emission logistics is no longer just a policy preference, but a growing and crucial necessity.
Shift2Zero is a European project pioneering innovative designs and cutting-edge solutions for zero-emission electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVS), tailored to meet the evolving needs of urban logistics.
The project’s primary goal is to reduce road transport emissions and to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring that the solutions developed are aligned with real-world challenges.
PILLARS
Shift2Zero features
Significant CO₂ reduction
Optimized vehicle design and energy-efficient systems to lower emissions.
Increased adoption of e-LCVs
Overcoming cost and operational barriers for wider electric light commercial vehicle use.
Enhanced safety for drivers & pedestrians
Sustainable materials and additive manufacturing to improve N1 vehicle safety.
Future-proof logistics
Adaptable, scalable vehicle solutions to ensure long-term operational efficiency.
ALIGNED WITH EUROPEAN NEEDS
Solving the challenges of urban logistics and climate goals
According to the World Economic Forum, vehicle activity is expected to rise by 36% by 2030, potentially leading to a 32% increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions if existing practices persist.
Current market dynamics reveal a gap between existing N1 vehicles supply and the evolving demands of urban logistics and climate goals, creating a clear need for innovative and sustainable automotive solutions.
Shift2Zero is designed to address these challenges by leveraging the advantages of both N1 vehicle platforms and purpose-built designs, driving the transition to zero-emission logistics.
Smarter urban logistics
Zero-emission solutions optimised for growing sectors like e-commerce, groceries, and cold chain logistics.
Safer and more affordable vehicles
Mission-specific, user-centred electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs).
Collaboration with the industry
Engagement with logistics companies, fleet operators, and freight users to align innovations with real market needs.
Accelerating green transition
Support the EU’s vision of reducing GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
By engaging leading European industrial transport experts at the component, vehicle and system levels, Shift2ero aims to strengthen the EU’s position as a global leader in the transport market, with a particular focus on the e-LCV segment.
FANNY BREUIL
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Eurecat Technology Centre
OUR INNOVATIONS
Validating Shift2Zero vehicle concepts in real-life operations
Shift2Zero performs four pilots and one macro-pilot to demonstrate its six new vehicle concepts in scalable zero-emission real-world scenarios.
The project will develop and validate six innovative e-LCVs concepts to enhance operational efficiency and user comfort.
These concepts will be equipped with advanced sensors and software to optimise routes, reduce energy consumption and maximise fleet efficiency. They will also be equipped with optimized tires and brakes to minimize environmental impacts and cost of operations. By integrating synchromodal and logistics innovations, Shift2Zero ensures that transport is not only efficient but also connected to the next generations of logistics systems.
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PROJECT NEWS
Shift2Zero delivered messages to EGUM Subgroup “City Access for Business”
The Shift2Zero project jointly organised an online workshop “City Access for Business – Zero Emission Freight Vehicles in Cities”, with Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ALICE).
Shift2Zero project kicks off to drive zero-emission logistics
The Shift2Zero project kick-off meeting was held in Barcelona with the objective of advancing zero-emission logistics solutions for sustainable urban mobility
PARTNERS
Meet our team
Shift2Zero interdisciplinary consortium is made up of 30 partners from 10 European countries working together for the development of zero-emission electric vehicles for urban logistics.
The project is coordinated by Eurecat Technology Centre.