The functional specifications of the ESPRIT system has been produced within WP1. These functional specifications have been derived into subsystem functional and technical specifications.
Within WP2, the ESPRIT station has been designed. The guiding system hardware has been chosen and the software developed and tested on bench. The coupling device has been designed and dimensioned, prototyped and implemented on the prototypes
Within WP3, the ESPRIT communication and hardware architecture have been defined. The Kinematic and Dynamic Behavior Management System has been designed, prototyped, tested on bench and implemented and validated on the prototype vehicles. Anti-sway stabilization algorithms have been developed and prevalidated by simulation using a multibody vehicle model, and in the end validated on a real 5 vehicles road train. KDBMS functionality has been verified as well on single vehicle as in a roadtrain configuration.
Within WP4, the complete battery system and battery management system has been designed and a prototype issued. The complete architecture and wiring diagrams regarding the Roadtrain Energy Storage Management System has been made, predisposing for the charge of a complete roadtrain from a single point, and the battery balancing between vehicles. It has been tested on bench.
Within WP5, the complete vehicle physical architecture has been designed leading to the creation of two mockups (exterior body and interior body), 3 technical prototypes (without body) and 3 fully operational vehicles (body + chassis).
Within WP6, a study has been carried out to identify the relevant regulations leading to contacts taken in Germany (local and federal levels), France and UK. A roadmap has been set and the relevant risks and associated measures/tests identified.
Within WP7 a preliminary Review model based on data from the eastern suburb of Lyon has been produced. A lifestyle survey has been carried out in Glasgow. This study shows that more than 60% of the people would be considering ESPRIT for current or foreseen daily life. On this basis a more refined model has been developed, enabling to simulate as well the demand and the offer. These results show a mode share of 12% of ESPRIT in the Lyon use case, 8% in L’Hospitalet and 4% in Hillington Park, confirming a trend initially foreseen by the Review model
Within WP8, an important dissemination activity has been performed. A dedicated website has been set up as well as a brochure, various posters and videos. Various articles, presentations and lectures have been made within Europe either as scientific paper or in public oriented newspapers. The mockups manufactured by WP5 have been showed in 7 different events.