Concept Note Call Acronym: H2020-GV-5-2014 (Single

Concept Note
Call Acronym: H2020-GV-5-2014 (Single-stage)
Topic: Electric two-wheelers and new ultra-light vehicle concepts
Deadline: 28th August 2014
Proposal Acronym: Nature-inspired e-vehicle
Proposal Title: “New, nature-inspired concept for main frame and body of light
4 wheeled e-vehicle”
Project duration: 36-42 months
A. Topic description:
Specific challenge: Europe has to face tough challenges in the field of air
quality, noise and environmental protection, traffic congestion,
competiveness and job preservation. This calls for new and more
efficient mobility concepts. L category vehicles are well placed to answer
the demands for less energy consumption and affordability. They
represent an attractive solution in congested cities with scarce parking
space. The challenge is to develop a new generation of electrified power
trains for L category vehicles that are quiet, clean, energy efficient and
safe and to investigate radically new light vehicle concepts for personal
mobility in urban areas.
Scope: Proposals should focus on energy efficiency improvements for a
wide range of vehicle types (from mopeds to quads and light
quadricycles). Research will address cost efficiency, integration and
modularity of battery packs, electric and plug-in hybrid power trains,
system integration and innovative vehicle architecture. The scope also
includes the development and proof of concept of new ultra-light
vehicles for passengers taking into account their integration with
infrastructure and, where appropriate, considering any necessary
changes to homologation requirements and regulations to allow their
use. The project results will be validated through demonstrators.
The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from
the EU of between EUR 5 to 8 million each would allow this specific
challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not
preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other
amounts.
Expected impact: The research will contribute to a significantly reduction
of emissions (real driving emissions below Euro 5 level should be
demonstrated for hybrids) and noise, congestion, greenhouse gas
emissions and energy consumption. The research will also enhance the
competitive position of the European industry. Research in this area will
also support the implementation of the Clean Power for Transport
strategy by developing the next generation of alternatively powered light
urban e-vehicles.
Type of action: Research and Innovation Actions.
B. What do we want to do?:
Develop and implement into market (from TRL 4 to TRL 7/8) the
following solution.
The aim of the project is to develop new main frame and body of light
eco-vehicle and base its design on shape existing in the nature (such as
for expample rain drops, leaves, animals, insects etc.). Considering
current state of scientific researches which showed that shapes inspired
by a nature are the best solutions for general design of vehicles, it can be
stated that it allows to decrease air resistance especially in case of the
vehicles for which it is crucial factor.
Therefore, it has been decided that nature-based inspiration in case of
vehicle design is the best possible way for preparing the overall shape of
the body and external parts of the e- vehicle.
Additionally, in the process of development of the eco-vehicle’s body a
new kind of composites (based on basalt and carbon fibers as well as
basalt and recycled PET fibers). External layers of e-vehicle body will be
covered with ceramic nanolayer in order to decrease air resistance.
Nature-inspired shape of the eco-vehicle’s body along with innovative
use of composite materials will allow to meet expected impact described
in the topic’s guidelines.
Construction/design assumptions:
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4 - wheeled vehicle,
A cabin for at least 3 crew members,
Trunk capacity: at least 250 liters,
Range by at least 700 km on a single battery charge,
Driving speed – at least 170 km/h of max speed,
Size: compact, segment A (or A+),
Main frame and body constructed from composites (mixed
basalt-carbon or basalt-PET fiber composites),
h. External side of body covered with ceramics layer (nanolayer),
in order to reduce air resistance, increase the vehicle’s
durability,
i. Weight: ultra-light (complete vehicle weight less than 300 kg),
C. How do we divide the workload?:
- WP 1.: Project Management (Leader: Fraunhoffer/?),
- WP 2.: Design, Develop, System solutions for project (Leader: AKA
NEW WARSAW),
- WP 3.: Body design & development of composite materials
technology route map (Leader: electric vehicle producer/Bryk),
- WP 4.: On board, safety and utility solutions/systems (Leader:
Tecnalia),
- WP 5.: Integration of results from WP3-WP4 (Leader: Fraunhoffer).
- WP 6.: Demonstrator manufacture (Leader: ST),
- WP 7.: Testing & Validation in Operational Environment; International
Certification, System prototype demonstration in operational
environment (Leader: KIM),
- WP 8.: dissemination, exploitation (KIM) (possibly system complete
and qualified) (Leader: PE/B4).
D. Who we have on board?:
- Association B-4, Poland, SME/Non-profit, PL
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Synergy Tchnologies Sp. z o.o., Poland, SME, PL
FEB Sp. z o.o., Poland, SME, PL
Bryk Sp. z o.o., Poland, SME, PL
AKA NEW WARSAW, SME, PL
Paragon Europe, Malta, MT
KIM Global bcn, ES
Tecnalia, ES
Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom, University, UK
City Sibenik, HR
City of Sheffield,UK
Fraunhoffer, D
E. Who we are looking for?:
- Hybrid vehicles producers
F. Time schedule:
- Up to 31.07.2014 – Consortium building & WP dividing (all Partners
inputs Info Collectors),
- Up to 08.08.2014 – Final concept, all Partners Inputs regarding R&D
cases (development),
- Up to 13.08.2014 – First draft of proposal,
- Up to 15.08.2014 – Feedback on draft + additional inputs,
- 19.08.2014 – Final draft – quality control,
- 20.08.2014 – Final draft submission,
- Up to 25.08.2014 – final inputs & additions,
- 28.08.2014 – deadline for proposals
G. Contact person
Mr. Jakub Węglarz
Phone : +(48) 533 303 266
E-mail: [email protected]