The SMU requires support from a Transport Consultant for a period of 6 months to provide support to the Global Electric Mobility Programme. The Electric Mobility Programme supports member states, especially low and middle-income countries (LIMCs), with the introduction of electric mobility (E-mobility), with a focus on programs promoting electric motorcycles, electric light duty vehicles and electric buses. The consultant will develop a technical report on affordable e-mobility options for LMICs including the topics of used EV imports and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to EV retrofitting.
Under the supervision of the E-mobility Team leader, the consultant will conduct the following specific tasks:
Regarding Used EVs
1. Prepare a technical overview of the global supply chain and regulatory framework for used EV trades including 2/3/4 wheeler
2. Collect and analyze data on todays’ used EV flows to LMICs (based on current used ICE vehicle flows)
3. Develop technical scenarios for future used EV flows to LMICs
4. Identify minimum safety, usability, and environmental requirements of used EVs for both exporting and importing countries addressing issues of battery degradation, vehicle range but also safety and road worthiness.
5. Analyze technical policy approaches to support a successful used EV market including i) regulations & standards for both the entire vehicle and the batteries, ii) regulation of charging infrastructure & compatibility, iii) purchase incentives and iv) consumer awareness, among others
6. Develop recommendations on how used EVs can support the transition to electric mobility in LMICs, through lessons learned from case studies
Regarding Retrofit
7. Conduct a technical assessment of ICE to EV retrofitting potential for different vehicle segments (2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, light-duty vehicles, minibuses, buses, light commercial vehicles) including technical, operational, and economic aspects
8. Analyse case studies on ICE to EV retrofit in different markets and identify viable business models considering technical, operational, economic & regulatory framework conditions for ICE to EV retrofitting
9. Analyse and propose technical policy approaches to support a successful ICE to EV retrofitting market including i) safety regulations for ICE and EV retrofits, ii) product responsibility a warranty, iii) regulation of charging infrastructure & compatibility, among others
10. Develop recommendations on how ICE to EV retrofit can support the transition to electric mobility in LMICs, through lessons learned from case studies
Overall – Technical Report
11. Write an introduction on the relevance of making e-mobility affordable for LMICs
12. Combine the results of the tasks regarding used EVs and Retrofit in one technical report
13. Write an executive summary with the key findings of the report and future action pointsQualifications/special skills
Education:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, engineering, transport or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
•A minimum of five years’ work experience in transport or industry projects in the African, Asian or Latin American context is required
•Knowledge on electric mobility issues including the regulatory requirements and policy implications of electric vehicles is required
•Experience in data collection and research is required
•Experience in report development including visualization tools and MS excel is required
•Proven analytical, presentation and communication skills are desirable
•Data analysis and modelling skills and experience are required
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