Since the beginning of the project, the main results achieved include:
WP 1: Assessment framework equation, Completion of Holistic Comfort Model (HCM), 3D thermal model, 3D Acoustic model, 1D of the HVAC and the thermal cabin, Machine Learning (ML) of the cabin, DPIV baseline and demo tests and correlations with the model
WP 2: Completion of four design cabins, construction of an integrated simulator with an optimized controller in order to perform assessment of energy efficiency of the different design cabins and cabin configuration optimization
WP 3: Super insulation panels with VIP and PCM; Active glazing with heating function and higher thermal insulation for the WindsScreeen, FrontDoor & BackLites glasses; Permanent antifog coating.
WP 4: Completion of the design and construction phase of front and rear active seats with an overall weight reduction of ∑ 3.796 g; final selection of the technologies to be applied in the dashboard as well as an estimation of their weight-saving potential; building 3D printing parts for the Cross Car Cabin (CCB) and top cover of the dashboard to be integrated in the demo
WP 5: Definition of pre-condition strategies; completion of prototyping and delivery of all radiant panels; design, prototyping, and testing of the Thermal Energy Storage (TES); completion of HVAC design prototyping and testing; definition of the electric architecture for the Active Comfort System; Completion of Human Machine Interface (HMI) and automatic and manual control logic.
WP 6: Packaging studies, noise intrusion tests, crash simulations of the CCB and Active seats for safety, completion of Climatic Wind Tunnel (CWT) tests of the demo car, subjective tests and defogging/defrosting testing on the active glazing integrated in the demo.
