Holding Graz is implementing mobility projects such as “move2zero” and “tim”. These projects are part of activities related to low-emission mobility and alternative transport options in Graz.
“move2zero”: Conversion of the Graz bus fleet
One of the most important areas of responsibility of Holding Graz is public transport. With the project “move2zero”, Holding Graz is examining and implementing alternative drive technologies for the Graz bus fleet.
National funding for alternative drive technologies
In July 2022, Holding Graz was awarded EBIN funding by the federal government, which thus supports the conversion of bus fleets to emission-free drives. This funding supports the conversion of parts of the Graz Linien bus fleet to alternative drive systems. Seven battery-electric articulated buses and an expected 10 fuel cell solo buses will be purchased. The buses are scheduled to start operation in the second half of 2024.
With this, Graz Linien will also start the construction of a new operating site especially for alternatively powered buses (emission-free), which will offer space for approx. 90 buses in the future when fully developed. The conversion of the Graz Linien bus fleet forms part of the City of Graz’s mobility and climate-related initiatives.
The procurement of these buses and the construction of the infrastructure are also part of the research project “move2zero”, in which the optimal technology for the bus fleet is determined and, in parallel, production, operation and recycling aspects of the components are evaluated as part of the project. This project has already received several awards.
The project includes the use of battery-electric and fuel-cell buses in public transport operations.
“tim”: e-car sharing in Graz
For some years, Holding Graz has been running one of the leading car sharing services in Austria with the innovative project “tim” (“täglich.intelligent.mobil” [“daily.intelligent.mobile”]), which has more than 3,800 users. 800,000 kilometres have been travelled with the fleet of e-cars to date.
The central idea behind “tim” is to thus offer residents of Graz the opportunity to be out and about at any time even without their own car, at low cost. Those who, for instance, do not have their own car, but nevertheless need one occasionally – “tim” will accompany them in a simple way through everyday mobile life.