Periodic Reporting for period 4 - REVIVE (Refuse Vehicle Innovation and Validation in Europe)
Okres sprawozdawczy: 2021-01-01 do 2021-12-31
We believe that the REVIVE project will:
A. Accelerate the commercialization of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies in Europe
The Revive project will integrate Fuel cell systems from 2 EU manufacturers with demonstration of their technology in real world operations, providing the evidence that this technology is ready to replace conventional diesel trucks. Secondly by operating the largest fleet of H2 refuse trucks across Europe, we will be increasing the TRL from today’s status, where a few prototype fuel cell trucks have been in short trials; towards a level were the technology has been extensively demonstrated in a wide range of operating conditions and environments (from the flat streets in the Netherlands to the the steep hills in South Tyrol)
The project will accelerate the commercialization as well by raising the awareness of FC technology among mainstream truck OEMs and demonstrate the role of fuel cells in their future zero emission (vehicle) roadmaps.
Today we will have 2 truck OEMs (indirectly involved in the project) and part of our efforts will go to reaching out to other truck OEMS via workshops and other dissemination activities.
And thus by demonstrating clear pathways to cost effective zero emission waste collection solutions we hope see hydrogen refuse trucks taking off in several major cities in Europe and beyond.
This ambition will be backed by analyzing the future business models for zero emission waste collection. In the project, a dedicated 'Waste-to-Wheel ' study will be performed and verified using the data collected within the REVIVE project.
B. Furthermore we expect to demonstrating a route to high utilization of hydrogen refueling stations and support the rollout of hydrogen mobility for light vehicles.
C. Contribute to reduction in global and local air pollution and enable ambitious local policy development