OPEN CALL
Building a Multi-Modal EV Logistics Network in Latin America
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BACKGROUND
Billions of tons of cargo are transported around the world each year by trucks, planes, ships, and trains. This transportation makes up 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and as much as 11% if warehouses and ports are included.
Mercado Libre and Newlab are collaborating to apply emerging technologies to tackle critical challenges and advance on aggressive decarbonization goals through the creation of a multimodal EV logistic network in Latin America.
The first year of the studio is working towards a future vision in the last mile mobility ecosystem in which different types of low carbon form factors, supporting infrastructure and systems optimization will be key areas in order to identify opportunities for high-impact, innovative products and services to advance through real-world pilot projects.
OUR THESIS
Mercado Libre and Newlab are collaborating to apply emerging technologies to tackle critical challenges and advance on aggressive decarbonization goals through the creation of a multimodal EV logistic network in Latin America.
The first year of the studio is working towards a future vision in the last mile mobility ecosystem in which different types of low carbon form factors, supporting infrastructure and systems optimization will be key areas in order to identify opportunities for high-impact, innovative products and services to advance through real-world pilot projects.
Opportunity Spaces
Micromobility
Using light electric vehicles (LEVs) for efficient urban delivery and navigation, emissions reduction, and sustainable logistics, leveraging technologies such as efficient load out and battery swap.
Retrofit
Converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) delivery vans into cost-effective, high-performance electric mobility solutions.
Shared Private Charging
Installing turnkey solutions for EV fleet charging in shared parking lots at convenient urban locations.
Portable Chargers
Providing portable, reliable, smart chargers for EV charging, promoting adoption in a cost-efficient way.
EV Planning and Live Optimization Platforms
Optimizing EV form factors and infrastructure, routes, and live fleet management for efficient operations and cost optimization.
Aerial Delivery
Leveraging drones and UAVs across different use cases for fast and cost-effective deliveries.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We seek to pilot with startups working on impact-driven advancements within the identified focus areas. If you are developing a novel technology, product or service within one of these areas, learn more and apply today. If you are a technology company developing novel innovation and science that can address the opportunities above, we want to hear from you. We are open to working with technologies at any stage and encourage companies from adjacent industries to apply.