Providing direction
The “SBMC Guidelines for Cities” aims to provide direction to city councils and public entities focused on mobility and environmental matters in integrating disruptive mobility models into their medium and long-term city planning.
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Check it out in the PDF viewer at the bottom of this page, or download it here.
Advantages of Swappable batteries for cities
- Swapping stations for light vehicles are very space efficient compared to car charging stations
- The ground occupied by a car, in combination with its recharging time, necessitates wide areas for parking while recharging
- Light vehicles could swap their battery on the spot within minutes, with minimal space occupation
- The station's batteries can be stacked in height and will occupy only a minor area on the ground.
Key benefits
- Enhanced Electrification: Swappable batteries make it attractive to city residents and businesses by providing quick and convenient refueling options.
- Reduced Infrastructure Burden: While infrastructure investment is needed for swapping stations, they can reduce the demand for numerous public charging points, potentially saving on long-term infrastructure costs.
- Improved Urban Mobility: Swappable batteries support the growth of clean urban transportation and contribute to reducing emissions, aligning with sustainability goals.
- Potential for Renewable Energy: Cities can explore integrating renewable energy sources into swapping stations to further reduce their carbon footprint.