“The shift to electric mobility doesn’t depend solely on batteries”. With this statement, Hugo Morais opened a recent article in ECO, where he reflects on the evolution of electric mobility and the factors that shape its success.

Throughout the piece, the INESC-ID researcher in Sustainable Power Systems emphasises that energy transition relies on a multitude of factors, besides innovative technologies. He highlights the central role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in optimising routes, anticipating system failures, and defining strategies, stating that AI could work as an amplifier of potential benefits

Hugo Morais also points to the importance of smart cities and adapted frameworks in reaching the full potential of electric mobility, highlighting the need for efficient charging infrastructures, adequate grid capacity, public space availability and solutions tailored to the users’ needs.

Read the full article (in Portuguese) here

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