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Particle Reduced, Efficient Gasoline Engines

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PaREGEn addresses the short term scope of the GV-02 call via research into and the innovation of gasoline engines for light duty vehicles. Specifically, engines used in mid to premium passenger cars will be addressed. With the electrification smaller vehicles, focusing on larger cars is especially important: the need for clean, efficient & economic engines for inter-urban transport is more urgent and effective to resolve the challenges of air quality, decarbonisation & cost-effective mobility.

Through using state of the art techniques, like optical engines, modelling & simulation tools (for new control strategies or understanding particle formation) and applying new engine componentry, the optimal trade-off between efficiency & emissions will be found. Of attention will be the control of particle numbers between 10 to 23nm. This learning will be used in two, manufacturer lead vehicle demonstrations. These demonstrators will use downsized engines not yet on the market. The two approaches will use different combustion, dilution, fuel injection, boosting and aftertreatment systems. Completion of the project will show the way forward to a 15% CO2 reduction along with real driving emissions limits. If adopted across all light vehicles these short term engine innovations will reduce the EU vehicle parc emissions by ~2MtCO2 in 2025, <10MtCO2 & ~10% PN>10nm in 2030. As well as improving EU competitiveness, a valuable contribution from PaREGEn will be new tools: to benefit engine design, development & control in general, long after project completion.

PaREGEn has partners from EUCAR, CLEPA & EARPA; it is organized so learning from other projects in GV02 can be integrated. Experience from the PMP project and those proposed on particle measurement systems will be included via the partners & suppliers of PN-PEMS. PaREGEn’s partners give a global link to other nationally funded activities and, specifically, specialists in advisory roles will bring expertise from USA & Japan.

Programme(s)

H2020-EU.3.4. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport

Topic(s)

GV-02-2016 - Technologies for low emission light duty powertrains

Call for proposal

H2020-GV-2016-INEA

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Funding Scheme

RIA - Research and Innovation action

Coordinator

RICARDO CONSULTING ENGINEERS LIMITED

Address

Bridge Works
Bn43 5fg Shoreham By Sea

United Kingdom

Activity type

Other

EU Contribution

€ 1 213 388,75

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DAIMLER AG

Germany

EU Contribution

€ 1 909 211

JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED

United Kingdom

EU Contribution

€ 1 409 720

ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Germany

EU Contribution

€ 1 816 981

FEV EUROPE GMBH

Germany

EU Contribution

€ 597 168

JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC

United Kingdom

EU Contribution

€ 378 097,50

HONEYWELL, SPOL. S.R.O

Czechia

EU Contribution

€ 40 317,56

JRC -JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE- EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Belgium

EU Contribution

€ 114 240

UNIRESEARCH BV

Netherlands

EU Contribution

€ 225 000

IDIADA AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SA

Spain

EU Contribution

€ 308 300

SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOFTWARE SAS

France

EU Contribution

€ 163 250

LUND COMBUSTION ENGINEERING LOGE AB

Sweden

EU Contribution

€ 469 937,50

EIDGENOESSISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE ZUERICH

Switzerland

UNIVERSITAET DUISBURG-ESSEN

Germany

EU Contribution

€ 417 250

RHEINISCH-WESTFAELISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE AACHEN

Germany

EU Contribution

€ 110 625

UFI FILTERS SPA

Italy

EU Contribution

€ 74 980

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

United Kingdom

EU Contribution

€ 494 006,25

GARRETT MOTION CZECH REPUBLIC SRO

Czechia

EU Contribution

€ 209 539,94

Project information

PaREGEn

Grant agreement ID: 723954

Project website

Status

Ongoing project

Start date

1 October 2016
End date

30 September 2019

Funded under:

H2020-EU.3.4.

Overall budget:

€ 11 973 421,25
EU contribution

€ 9 952 012,50

Coordinated by:

RICARDO CONSULTING ENGINEERS LIMITED

United Kingdom

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - PaREGEn (Particle Reduced, Efficient Gasoline Engines)

Reporting period: 2016-10-01 to 2018-03-31

Summary of the context and overall objectives of the project

In the “Particle Reduced, Efficient Gasoline Engines” (PaREGEn) project, development of gasoline engines as used in mid to premium sized passenger cars is being made. With the electrification of smaller vehicles, suitable for zero emissions in urban environments, addressing mid to premium sized cars is especially important: the requirement for clean, efficient and economic engines for cars regularly used for inter-urban and regional transport becomes more urgent and more effective to address the challenges of air quality, decarbonisation and cost-effective mobility.
Through the use of state of the art development techniques, such as optical single cylinder engines, a range of modelling and simulation tools, and the application of novel engine componentry, the optimal trade-off between cleanliness and efficiency is being identified. Of special attention throughout this process is the contribution of such technologies to the reduction of particle emission numbers, including those small particles between 10 and 23nm in size.
The overall objective of the project is to demonstrate a new generation of gasoline direct injection engines achieving a ≥ 15% reduction in CO2 emissions through the optimal combination of advanced engine and robust catalyst plus filter (aftertreatment) technologies. Modelling and simulation software will be verified that can improve the design and the control capability of the resulting vehicles. These vehicles will comply with upcoming Euro 6 RDE limits with particle number emissions measured down to a 10nm size threshold.

Work performed from the beginning of the project to the end of the period covered by the report and main results achieved so far

Progress beyond the state of the art and expected potential impact (including the socio-economic impact and the wider societal implications of the project so far)

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Project information

PaREGEn

Grant agreement ID: 723954

Project website

Status

Ongoing project

Start date

1 October 2016
End date

30 September 2019

Funded under:

H2020-EU.3.4.

Overall budget:

€ 11 973 421,25
EU contribution

€ 9 952 012,50

Coordinated by:

RICARDO CONSULTING ENGINEERS LIMITED

Project information

PaREGEn

Grant agreement ID: 723954

Project website

Status

Ongoing project

Start date

1 October 2016
End date

30 September 2019

Funded under:

H2020-EU.3.4.

Overall budget:

€ 11 973 421,25
EU contribution

€ 9 952 012,50

Coordinated by:

RICARDO CONSULTING ENGINEERS LIMITED

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