Development of efficient and environmental friendly LONG distance powertrain for heavy dUty trucks aNd coaches
Research Project, 2020
– 2023
In the long haul transport sector, the reduction of real driving emissions and fuel consumption is the main societal challenge. The LONGRUN project will contribute to lower the impacts by developing different engines, drivelines and demonstrator vehicles with 10% energy saving (TtW) and related CO2, 30% lower emission exhaust (NOx, CO and others), and 50% Peak Thermal Efficiency. A second achievement will be the multiscale simulation framework to support the design and development of efficient powertrains, including hybrids for both trucks and coaches. With the proposed initiatives a leading position in hybrid powertrain technology and Internal Combustion Engine operating on renewable fuels in Europe will be guaranteed. A single solution is not enough to achieve these targets. The LONGRUN project brings together leading OEMs of trucks and coaches and their suppliers and research partners, to develop a set of innovations and applications, and to publish major roadmaps for technology and fuels in time for the revision of the CO2 emission standards for heavy duty vehicles in 2022 to support decision making with most recent and validated results and to make recommendations for future policies. The OEMs will develop 8 demonstrators (3 engines, 1 hybrid drivelines, 2 coaches and 3 trucks); within them technical sub-systems and components will be demonstrated, including electro-hybrid drives, optimised ICEs and aftertreatment systems for alternative and renewable fuels, electric motors, smart auxiliaries, on-board energy recuperation and storage devices and power electronics. This includes concepts for connected and digitalised fleet management, predictive maintenance and operation in relation to electrification where appropriate to maximise the emissions reduction potential. The 30 partners will accelerate the transition from fossil-based fuels to alternative and renewable fuels and to a strong reduction of fossil-based CO2 and air pollutant emissions in Europe.
Participants
Louise Olsson (contact)
Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology
Luca Boscaglia
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering
Bowen Jiang
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering
Yujing Liu
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering
Nimananda Sharma
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering
Junfei Tang
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering
Collaborations
AVL
Graz, Austria
AVL MTC Motortestcenter
Haninge, Sweden
Avesta Battery & Energy Engineering (ABEE)
Ganshoren, Belgium
DAF Trucks NV
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Eaton Elektrotechnika s.r.o.
Praha, Czech Republic
Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven, Netherlands
FEV
Aachen, Germany
FPT Industrial S.P.A
Turin, Italy
Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.Ş.
Istanbul, Turkey
Garrett Motion Czech Republic s.r.o.
Brno, Czech Republic
IFP Energies Nouvelles
Rueil Malmaison, France
Idiada Automotive Technology
Tarragona, Spain
Irizar
Ormaiztegi, Spain
Iveco S.p.A.
Torino, Italy
Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission
Brussels, Belgium
Neste Oy
Espoo, Finland
Primafrio
Alhama de Murcia, Spain
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, Germany
Shell Global Solutions International
The Hague, Netherlands
Siemens Industry Software SAS
Chatillon, France
Technische Universität Graz
Graz, Austria
Tecnalia
Derio, Spain
Total Marketing Services
Puteaux, France
Umicore
Bruxelles, Belgium
Uniresearch
Delft, Netherlands
University of L'Aquila
L'aquila, Italy
VDL Enabling Transport Solutions
Valkenswaard, Netherlands
Volvo Group
Gothenburg, Sweden
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Brussel, Belgium
Funding
European Commission (EC)
Project ID: EC/H2020/874972
Funding Chalmers participation during 2020–2023
Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure
Sustainable development
Driving Forces
Transport
Areas of Advance
Materials Science
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