Students for Future Mobility

What if there was something better? Have we reached the pinnacle of mobility innovation? Is there something better possible? Yes! Let us work with Cities and students to study and design new mobility solutions based on modern technologies. The Students For Future Mobility is a program by Envisionride since 2022 and is based on the earlier concept Urban Design Contest until the end of 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.

The Students for Future Mobility Program - SFFM

We believe that there is something better behind the horizon. What is there out there that can make a considerable change in how we get around in everyday life that is safer, more convenient and available for all? The Students For Future Mobility is a long term program to create understanding of the effects of the current modes of transportation and plan for a much better transportation system. The program focus on supporting a series of student teams each working on a project in collaboration with a City or a similar need of a better mobility. Get a student team together and get a small stipend. Join!

The benefit for the Cities

For any City or related agency have the fantastic opportunity for creating visions based on student teams. You as a City define an area of interest, then you give the student team(s) together with support from the Envisionride staff and supporters the definition of the problem. We give the student team access to new mobility technologies, provide them with software and server capacity, training in 3D/4D modeling and a template to use to ensure all major items are included in the study. In 3-4 months the students usually deliver a study to you. There is a small cost for the city (about 490 Euros per team) and the Envisionride team always help with finding a suitable sponsor.

Student? Get a team together and do a real study!

The Students For Future Mobility is a global program by EnvisionRide to promote substantial innovation in public transportation and related issues. The program is supported by a series of agencies and institutions in Europe and USA. Any University Student team and City with interest in making a contribution towards better mobility in any location is welcome to participate. Details on the program and participation is here – Students for Future Mobility Guidelines

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Presentation opportunities for Students for Future Mobility

What if we could find a way of transportation that actually is sustainable and does make good use of resources and doesn't just sound good.

The Student for Future Mobility are always given presentation time at various conferences and meetings. The next opportunity will be at the Podcar City Conference planned to be held in California end of November 2023. Students are invited to showcase their studies, either at the conference in person or through virtual presentations.

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News and suggested reading

We are constantly reviewing events in the world and recommend you see for yourself what is going on regarding environmental issues, democracy, and not least, ideas in urban development and mobility. This page updates about once a month and is also featured in our newsletter.

Welcome to Podcar City 2023 – November 30-December 1

I am very happy to announce that we now have the main sponsors and partners secured for Podcar City 2023 in San Jose, November 30-December 1. Welcome! Newsletter here!

09- 06- 2023
Portugal is hotspot for Litium mining in Europe

Again we see the consequences of so called “green technology” for humans. ‘Lithium fever’ grips Portugal as mining project raises hackles | Financial Times (ft.com) The little town of Covas do Barosso is this time…

09- 04- 2023
New Transportation update – India

India Noida, Uttar Pradesh, looking into a new mode of public transit. An interesting article and a nice visual rendering. 14,6 km and 10 stations. Link to the article here.

03- 02- 2023
The future for mobility in 2023? An interesting view from 17 people interviewed by the Verge

The views from “experts” is interesting to read. The Verge online magazine did an interview of seventeen influential people trying to look into a crystal ball into year 2023. Even if we do not agree…

04- 01- 2023
Regardless of engine – maybe it’s all the car itself that’s the problem

Maybe a bit harsh put – however this video have a few good points. Regardless how we do a personal vehicle it always have a major toll on earth resources. Shared mobility is superior from…

30- 12- 2022
Two new technologies on the horizon – Urbanloop!

From France – Urbanloop. A surface technology, with a real track working. We recommend to read about it here – Urbanloop – and we are excited to follow their journey to get a commercial new system developed.

16- 11- 2022
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The philosophy behind all this

EnvisionRide is an organization based on participants focused on a single idea - to research and discuss the concept of a significantly better technology solution for mobility. The term "More Than a Ride" refers to the notion that a mobility change for all will alter the urban landscape and way of life. By getting around more sustainably, we can also redirect resources into everything from environmental projects, youth programs, elderly care, culture, democracy, and education. We focus on supporting the youth in designing their own future by empowering in a series of projects "Students for Future Mobility" under the umbrella of Envisionride.org.

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