The first 12 publicly accessible charging points installed
"e-astypalea" program and digital platform finalized
May 2021
First electric local utility vehicles transported to Astypalea
University of Strathclyde and University of the Aegean joint research project commences
June 2021
Astypalea Smart and Sustainable Island " from vision to action". Progress report event in the presence of the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Chairman of the BOD of Volkswagen Group Dr. Herbert Diess
"e-astypalea" platfrom launch
Handover of first electric local vehicles from Volkswagen Group to Police, Civil Aviation and Municipality
July 2021
First test drive event with electric cars, for the residents of Astypalea.
October 2021
Townhall meeting, open to all Astypalea residents. Presentation of the project and its progress by the Mayor.
February 2022
Design and finalization of the naming and branding for the new on-demand shuttle service in Astypalea: "AstyBus".
March 2022
Delivery of the first electric vehicle on the island, through the “e-astypalea” program.
April 2022
Start of the transportation and the recycling initiative for the abandoned vehicles in Astypalea.
May 2022
Construction of the “Shuttle Hub” for the new on-demand mobility shuttle service.