Descripción del proyecto
Vehículos eléctricos rentables gracias al diseño e ingeniería innovadores
Los vehículos eléctricos (VE o EV, por sus siglas en inglés) tienen cero emisiones y son esenciales para cumplir los objetivos climáticos. En el proyecto ZEV-UP, financiado con fondos europeos, se pretende desarrollar VE rentables y fáciles de usar para el transporte de pasajeros y mercancías. Su equipo empleará técnicas innovadoras de diseño e ingeniería para, de este modo, personalizar los vehículos y satisfacer necesidades específicas, reducir el uso de materiales y mejorar las propiedades estructurales de sus componentes. En ZEV-UP también se crearán replicas digitales para mejorar la eficiencia del desarrollo de vehículos y examinar nuevos modelos de negocio y uso como, por ejemplo, la batería como servicio. El proyecto, que hace hincapié en un diseño centrado en el usuario y basado en estudios de mercado, tiene por objeto acelerar la transición hacia una movilidad urbana sostenible y reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero del sector.
Objetivo
While Fully electric vehicles (EV) have zero tailpipe emissions and are seen as a key solution to meeting the European Fit-for-55 target of reducing CO2 levels in 2030 and climate-neutrality by 2050, much more can be potentially achieved if the global market uptake of innovative EVs is accelerated. The ZEV-UP project aims to address this urgent need by developing modular, cost-effective, and user-centric EVs for both passenger and goods transportation. Leveraging innovative design and engineering techniques, ZEV-UP vehicles will be tailored to meet the specific needs of users in both developed and emerging markets, ensuring high levels of user acceptance and market uptake. Key innovations include a base L7e BEV model that is designed respectful of affordability and can be upgraded and adapted for various purposes and needs, including commercial applications and higher-value passenger vehicles. By optimizing vehicle components for reduced material usage and enhanced structural properties, the project will achieve lighter vehicles with increased autonomy and minimized environmental impact. ZEV-UP will also develop digital-twin models to improve vehicle development efficiency and reduce validation costs, as well as designing charging capabilities compatible with a variety of regional power systems. Novel business and usage models, such as Battery as a Service, will be explored to maximize the benefits and impact of the L7e BEV platform. User-centric design, informed by market research and field interviews in both established and developing countries, will be a central focus of the project. Additionally, ZEV-UP will develop a proliferation model to assess policy intervention scenarios and strategize for short- and long-term BEV uptake in various markets. By delivering these key results and adhering to its objectives, ZEV-UP will accelerate the transition to sustainable urban mobility and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.
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HORIZON-IA - HORIZON Innovation ActionsCoordinador
1050 Bruxelles / Brussel
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