Unlocking large-scale
and passenger-centric automated mobility

The ULTIMO project wants to set the foundations and deploy the very first economically viable large-scale, on-demand, and passenger-oriented Automated Vehicle (AV) public transportation services. By adopting a holistic approach to AV deployment that considers all elements in a cross-sector business environment, ULTIMO wants to truly unlock the integration of AVs into cities with on-demand and door-to-door services, allowing for more sustainable, accessible, and inclusive mobility.

Unlocking large-scale
and passenger-centric automated mobility

The ULTIMO project wants to set the foundations and deploy the very first economically viable large-scale, on-demand, and passenger-oriented Automated Vehicle (AV) public transportation services. By adopting a holistic approach to AV deployment that considers all elements in a cross-sector business environment, ULTIMO wants to truly unlock the integration of AVs into cities with on-demand and door-to-door services, allowing for more sustainable, accessible, and inclusive mobility.

Objectives

Validate integrated shared CCAM systems and services for people and goods across Europe

Develop open-source application programming interfaces (APIs) for seamless integration of vehicles and fleet management into MaaS and Laas systems

Reach large scale, multivendor deployments in all sites, using the most adapted vehicle for each transport use case
Set the basis for a common and reusable model for High-Definition (HD) maps
Provide automated passenger services for safety and service quality
Develop and validate cross-sectoral business models
Improve interaction with road users and infrastructure for improved safety
Realistic, long term transition planning design for the deployment of AVs in MaaS and LaaS

ULTIMO will deploy fleets of automated vehicles in three sites across Europe

ULTIMO Project
Herford

Herford, North Rhine-Westphalia

Improve urban-rural mobility by building a fleet of autonomous minibuses that will be integrated into the existing public transport system as a complement.

Groruddalen Valley, Oslo

Initially operated as metro feeder service, this site will deploy automated shuttles as competitive service fully integrated with other traffic, serving passengers in the area in their everyday mobility needs.

Belle-Idée Estate, Geneva

In Geneva, three automated vehicles capable of self-driving on 99% of all routes, will connect different facilities of the Belle-Idée estate such as a hospital, kindergarten, and restaurants.

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