This document summarizes the L.E.Z. PROJECT, which aims to implement a new zero-emission logistics model for distributing goods within large cities using renewable energy and innovative technologies. The project involves establishing hubs and transit points powered by solar panels that can charge electric vehicles and replace batteries quickly. Over 3,000 hours have been spent developing the executive project with 30 experts. The goals are to validate the model as the best environmental solution, make it repeatable, favor new technologies, achieve cost savings compared to traditional logistics, and reduce emissions. Research will focus on fast charging stations, energy recovery, new distribution models, and automation. The model will be tested in Rome, Trento, and Catania. The

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MISSION (1/2)
« Implement a New Zero-Emission Logistics Model,
with a break-even energy balance and economic
savings prospects, capable of distributing consumer
goods and various commodities, within large
metropolitan areas and Limited Traffic Zones of
Rome, Trento and Catania, through the integrated
use of renewable energy sources and innovative
technologies…”
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MISSION (2/2)
“…specifically, HUBs and TPs that
work through, solar power supplied
by photovoltaic panels, fast charging
towers, stations for quick
replacement of batteries, new
electrical vehicles for urban transport
and automated systems for
handling/picking activities
(Intelligent Swarms ®). HUBs and TPs
integrated also by a new operative
model (HIP TP - High Intensity
Proximity Transit Point®) for the
physical distribution “
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INFO & NUMBERS
The LEZ project has already been developed as an
executive project:
 3.000 Hours (working team)
 30 Experts involved
 3.000 Files & 40 Presentations
 23 Institutional Meetings
 12,5 Million Euro of Investiments (2013-15)
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LOGISTIC MODEL
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MAIN GOALS
1. Certify/validate LEZ as the best distributions logistics solution within the
environmental and eco-sustainable field (C02 = 0 / Roma Capitale +
Catania + Trento  12,5 MEuro);
2. Render repeatable/reproducible LEZ and promote the Green Logistics at
national and international level;
3. Favour the market, through the introduction of innovative technologies;
4. Reach a BEP (break-even point) < 4 years;
5. Achieve operative costs savings, compared to the “traditional logistics
model” of 15-20%:
- reduce the energy power of the platforms (10% - 20%)
- increase the autonomy of the eletric vehicles (10% - 20%)
- reduce the emissions of hazardous substances (85% - 95%)
- reduce the cost of logistics handling (20%)
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RESEARCH FOCUS (1/2)
 Fast -charging electric
vehicles charging station
 HUBs and TPs powered by
for eletric vehicle of 3,5
photovoltaic solar energy
and 7,5 t payload (goal
panels: recovery/energy savings 30-60 minutes);
with the elimination of losses
due to the absorption of the  Introduction of a new
inverters in the transition
distributive-logistics
between direct and alternating model (High Intensity
current (DC –AC);
Proximity Transit Point®) a
 Designing energy integral
logistics platforms  Energy
Performance of Buildings
Directive;
new concept for Physical
Distribution;
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RESEARCH FOCUS (2/2)
 Stations for quick
replacement of batteries
for electric vehicles of 3,5
and 7,5 ton payload;
 Innovative and modular
automation systems for
handling/picking activities
for FMCG (Handling by
Intelligent Swarms ®);
 Electric vehicles of 3,5 and
7,5 t payload with recovery
of energy through braking
systems of type
harvesting/piezoeletric
(range extender).
 Dashboard for the
integrated « Smart Hubs
and TPs »;
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MODEL REPRESENTATION
1 - LINEHAUL TO THE HUB*
2 - HUB/TP WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
3 - FAST CHARGING TOWERS
* Also with hybrid vehicles (diesel/CNG)
4 - ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Experimental Distribution Areas
HUB Rome  Metropolitan Area
TP Rome (San Lorenzo)  LTZ
TP Trento  LTZ
TP Catania  LTZ
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AWARDS
 October 31st 2013  winner of the national call
“Smart Cities & Communities” as eligible project for
public financing (MIUR - Ministry of Education
University and Research) ;
 November 3rd 2013  winner of the 9th edition of
the national prize “Il Logistico dell’Anno 2013” for
the realization of L.E.Z. (prize assigned by
Assologistica – www.assologistica.it)
Milan, November 3rd 2013:
Gabriele Panero, Patrizia
Martello e Augusto Leonida of
BIP – Best Ideas & Projects
 November 2013  L.E.Z. mentioned in the book
“Logistica sostenibile: un’occasione di sviluppo &
innovazione “ as highly innovative green project
(Franco Angeli, authors: Giulio Aguiari, Renzo
Provedel - ISBN: 9788820428181)
 2013-2014  L.E.Z. recognized and rewarded in
various conferences/workshops as the best Italian
innovative logistics project.
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PARTNERSHIP
RESEARCH
Università La Sapienza
(DIAEE, DIAG)
Sapienza Innovazione, CNR, ISPRA
ENERGY
LOGISTICS
Norbert Dentressangle , CDU,
Sud Trasporti
ENDORSEMENT
Green Economy Coalition,
Cluster Smart Communities,
Provincia di Roma,
Comuni di Lucca, Orvieto e Bergamo,
FICEI, Legacoop, CCIAA Roma
Friem, Building Solutions,
Eletric Vehicle srl
AUTOMATION
ACT OR, Handling Science,
Metrocargo Net
INSTITUTIONS
Comuni di Roma e Catania,
Provincia Autonoma di Trento
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12. THANK YOU !
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