Project description
Introducing zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles for long-haul applications
In line with the European 2050 targets, the EU-funded ESCALATE project aims to demonstrate highly efficient zHDV powertrains (up to 10 %) for long-distance applications, providing a range of 800 km without refuelling/recharging and covering at least 500 km in average daily operation under real-world conditions. ESCALATE is based on novel concepts around three main areas of innovation: i) standardised, well-designed, cost-effective, modular and scalable components for multiple powertrains; ii) fast refuelling and grid-friendly charging solutions; and iii) digital twin and AI-based tools. During the project, five pilots, five digital twins and five TCO case studies will be conducted and their environmental impact will be assessed via TranSensusLCA. The ultimate goal is to develop innovative modular building blocks based on a business model for three types of zHDVs.
Objective
Heavy-duty vehicles account for about 25% of EU road transport CO2 emissions and about 6% of total EU emissions. In line with the Paris Agreement and Green Deal targets, Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 setting CO2 emission standards for HDVs (from August 14, 2019) forces the transition to a seamless integration of zero-emission vehicles into fleets. In line with the European 2050 goals ESCALATE aims to demonstrate high-efficiency zHDV powertrains (up to 10% increase) for long-haul applications that will provide a range of 800 km without refueling/recharging and cover at least 500 km average daily operation (6+ months) in real conditions. ESCALATE will achieve this by following modularity and scalability approach starting from the β-level of hardware and software innovations and aiming to reach the γ-level in the first sprint and eventually the δ-level at the project end through its 2 sprint-V-cycle. ESCALATE is built on the novel concepts around 3 main innovation areas, which are: i) Standardized well-designed, cost effective modular and scalable multi-powertrain components; ii) Fast Fueling & Grid-friendly charging solutions; and iii) Digital Twin (DT) & AI-based management tools considering capacity, availability, speed, and nature of the charging infrastructures as well as the fleet structures. Throughout the project lifetime, 5 pilots, 5 DTs and 5 case studies on TCO (with the target of 10% reduction), together with their environmental performance via TranSensusLCA will be performed. The ultimate goal is to develop well-designed modular building blocks with a TRL7/8 based on business model innovations used for 3 types of zHDVs {b-HDV,f-HDV,r-HDV}. Furthermore, 3 white papers will be produced, one of which will contribute defining the pathway for reducing well-to-wheel GHG emissions from HDVs based on results and policy assessments.
Fields of science
Keywords
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-IA - HORIZON Innovation ActionsCoordinator
52078 Aachen
Germany
See on map
Participants (33)
Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.
78197 SAINT QUENTIN EN YVELINES
See on map
51147 Koln
See on map
34522 Istanbul
See on map
4200-465 Porto
See on map
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
52062 Aachen
See on map
34890 Pendik, Istanbul
See on map
02150 Espoo
See on map
546 36 THESSALONIKI
See on map
92930 Paris
See on map
75015 PARIS 15
See on map
34469 Istanbul
See on map
15551 Tallinn
See on map
1831 Diegem
See on map
9500 Hobro
See on map
15810 Lahti
See on map
8010 Graz
See on map
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
1000 Bruxelles / Brussel
See on map
02-495 WARSZAWA
See on map
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
2100 Korneuburg
See on map
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
30840 Alhama De Murcia
See on map
1930 Zaventem
See on map
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
06100 Ankara
See on map
63743 Aschaffenburg
See on map
10300 KARJAA
See on map
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
23500 Uusikaupunki
See on map
41400 Kocaeli
See on map
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
1050 Bruxelles / Brussel
See on map
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
34750 Istanbul
See on map
10787 Berlin
See on map
40320 JYVASKYLA
See on map
67900 Kokkola
See on map
34400 Istanbul
See on map
34885 Istanbul
See on map
Partners (4)
CV1 5FB Coventry
See on map
GU2 7XH Guildford
See on map
BB1 2QJ BLACKBURN
See on map
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
NE39 2EB Rowlands Gill
See on map
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.