Project Summary

Coexlion is building an electric vehicle charging station and producing a series of batteries for use by last-mile delivery operators that are suited to the size of vehicle and delivery load, to help with the roll-out of lower carbon transport solutions. Sensors, digital connectivity, vehicle position navigation and AI technologies have been developed to allow for the optimisation of charging, in order to reduce energy requirements and prolong battery life.

Project Achievements

The project involved several key activities, including the design and development of the CCS. This led to the creation of the first prototype, which is now being prepared for full system validation and pilot trials. Enhanced data logging of delivery routes using GPS and IOT connectivity, including driver behaviour, has set the stage for the future development of AI-driven charging strategies. Trials using a prototype data logging system has validated the live data transmission strategy, including battery State of Charge (SoC). In parallel a production solution PCB has been developed for the SUC live data transmission. Additionally, efforts are ongoing to establish partnerships with restaurant chains and delivery platforms, and to promote the product through marketing events.

Conclusions

The project has the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions with the Verdemoto scooters emitting only 8g/km of CO2 compared to 48g/km for an equivalent petrol scooter and 134g/km for a petrol car. The project could improve urban mobility by reducing traffic congestion and parking issues. Enhanced data capture opens up the potential for AI-driven charging strategies to optimise battery management, increasing efficiency and sustainability. The end result being a simpler EV management system for the delivery riders as the CCS/ SUC provides a fully integrated fleet management solution. The project has strengthened Verdemoto’s market presence, opening opportunities for partnerships with major restaurant chains and delivery platforms, positioning them at the forefront of sustainable last-mile delivery solutions.

Next Steps

The next steps include a small-scale prototype production run of the SUC system and CCS units for broader deployment. Extended field trials in relevant urban areas with key business partners will gather more data and refine the product. The development of the CCS in conjunction with the refinement of the data capture strategy have set the foundations of the project on which the AI-driven charging strategies can be built moving forwards. Additional investment and funding opportunities will be sought to support scaling of pilot trials and initial market entry. Necessary certifications and approvals for market entry will be obtained. Preparations for a full commercial launch, including marketing campaigns and establishing distribution channels, will be made. The TRIG programme empowers innovative solutions like the VerdeMoto CCS project, driving sustainable transformation in last-mile delivery services.