Designing EV-Integrated Cities: From Grids to Mobility Systems
Grid readiness, charging networks, mobility planning and digital systems enabling EV-integrated cities.
Energy & Clean Grid Integration — EVs as Grid Assets
Vision: EVs don’t just consume; they stabilize and store energy.
Scope: Renewable integration, AI-driven grid optimization, blockchain energy trading, V2H/V2X, peak-load balancing, resilience planning.
Audience Fit: Utilities, TSOs/DSOs, energy innovators.
Why this matters now: Unlocks major efficiency gains and strengthens energy security.
Electrifying Urban Mobility: Smart Transit, Shared Fleets & Last-Mile Logistics
Vision: Electrification is redefining how cities move people and goods.
Scope: Mass transit, shared fleets, micro-mobility, last-mile logistics embedded into smart-city strategies; Dubai targets 100% eco-friendly taxis by 2027 and full bus electrification by 2050.
Audience Fit: City planners, transport authorities, fleet operators.
Why this matters now: Urban transport emissions drive ~40% of GCC city air pollution; electrification is key to healthier, smarter cities.
Urban Systems Sub-points (session design menu)
- Smart Parking & Curb Management: dynamic pricing, EV-priority zones, charging reservations.
- Traffic Management & Data Platforms: adaptive signals, congestion analytics, EV routing.
- Integrated Transit Hubs: multimodal interchanges with on-site solar + storage + charging.
- Built-Environment Readiness: EV-ready guidance and retrofits for residential/commercial projects.