Road research and Green Vehicles in Horizon 2020

SMART, GREEN and INTEGRATED

Riunione Annuale GUSEE– 15/7/2014Maurizio MaggioreRTD Directorate Transport - H2 Unit

Road research in FP7• What: Holistic approach to an integrated, safer, 'greener' and 'smarter' pan-

European transport systems for the benefit of all citizens and society, while respecting the environment and natural resources and developing the competitiveness of European industries

• Main RTD priorities: – Greening of transport (air quality, decarbonisation, use of resources)– Sustainable urban transport– Logistics and co-modality– Improving safety and security– Strengthening competitiveness

• Funding:– 4.6 B€ over the whole transport sector

European Green Cars initiative

• What: One of the three PPP for research and innovation proposed in the European recovery Plan of 2008. EGCI includes three action lines: research, innovation and demand side measures.

• Main RTD priorities: – Electrification of road and urban transport; – Improved energy efficiency for heavy-duty vehicles; – Logistics and co-modality

• Original Funding:– Up to € 500 million for research + 4B€ EIB loans

Some statistics (1)• 115 project running for the whole EGCI, of which around 95 on

electrification• Almost complete coverage of the EGCI roadmap

Some statistics (2)• Wide Member State participation• Several dissemination events held successfully,

more expected with coming results

Some statistics (3)• Looking at the whole FP7 (298 projects in total), the share of road

transport on the whole surface transport budget is very significant (and does not include vehicles for urban applications like buses)

• Only aeronautics has a larger share

Coordinator: Fiat Research CenterTotal budget: 3,9M€EC contribution: 2,6M€Start date: 1/12/2010Duration: 36 months

Coordinator: Fiat Research CenterTotal budget: 3,9M€EC contribution: 2,6M€Start date: 1/12/2010Duration: 36 months

Research Topics and results:•Crashworthy architecture and related materials•Active and passive aerodynamics•In-structure embedded solar panels distributed on both horizontal and vertical surfaces with adaptive electronics ensuring 20 km/d for free•Modular and reconfigurable design addressing the WIDEst needs with ergonomic on board space•Distributed fail safe propulsion

http://eeepro.shef.ac.uk/wide-mob/index.html

Focus:• Development of state-of-the-art

building blocks critical systems• Demonstrate and validate the

integration of the developed systems into a next generation low weight and safe Electrical Vehicles for urban mobility

Mission:Building blocks concepts for efficient and safe multiuse urban electrical vehicles

WIDE-MOB

Coordinator: Tecnalia Total budget: 4,8M€EC contribution: 2,9M€Start date: 1/9/2012Duration: 36 months

Coordinator: Tecnalia Total budget: 4,8M€EC contribution: 2,9M€Start date: 1/9/2012Duration: 36 months

Research Topics and results:•Functional requirement definition:

• Interfaces between partners being defined• Torque- Speed characteristic for high performance & drivability• Definition of vehicle dynamics targets

•Integration on a McPherson suspension type:• Research in highly integrated topologies• Thermo mechanical constraints definition

•First feasibility go-no go milestone to be assessed soon

• http://www.eunice-project.eu/

Focus:• New “motor in wheel” solution for

“B segment” electric vehicles• Robustness and safety, with high

power density for equivalent ICE performance (52kW continuous operation, 100kW peak)

• Compatible with existing platforms with minimum changes

Mission:Eco-design and Validation of a new generation of motor in-Wheel Concept for Electric Vehicles

EUNICE

Drive cycle Design Integration

Coordinator: University of CambridgeTotal costs: ± 3.5m€EC contribution: 2.4m€Start date: 1/12/2010Duration: 36 months

Coordinator: University of CambridgeTotal costs: ± 3.5m€EC contribution: 2.4m€Start date: 1/12/2010Duration: 36 months

Focus: Innovative Technologies for

Integrated FEV/HEV platforms Innovative magnetic machine

technologies Safety first adaptive electronic

controllers New standards and guidelines for

uptake of FEV/HEV

Research Topics:• Novel Magnetic Materials

•Nanoscale modelling & simulation•New nano-macro production methods•Excellent results, better magnetic performance with just 10% of Dy

• Innovative Motor Designs•New topologies for high efficiency•New controller systems and technology•Multi-physics modelling and simulation

• Power Controllers•Fault-tolerant adaptive electronic controllers•Efficient bidirectional power coupling between the drive and accumulator pack

Mission:“Next Generation High Efficiency Motors and Power Trains”

Coordinator: FKAEC contribution: 2,5M€Start date: 1/11/2012Duration: 36 months

Coordinator: FKAEC contribution: 2,5M€Start date: 1/11/2012Duration: 36 months

Research Topics and results:•Functional requirement definition fro the two applications•Successful prototype development of low power system, initial testing underway•Some delay in the development of the high power sytem•Assessment of user interface needs•Study of on road charging underway, including impact on grid and infrastructure

http://www.unplugged-project.eu/

Focus:• 3kW sytem for private and public

parking• 50kW fast charge system for large

vehicles and semi- stationary applications

• Consideration for on road application of fast charging for range extension

Mission:Development of inductive charging systems, both for low and high power applications

UNPLUGGED

Coordinator: IK4-CIDETECTotal costs: 8,6M€EC contribution: 5,6M€Start date: 1/11/2011Duration: 48 months

Coordinator: IK4-CIDETECTotal costs: 8,6M€EC contribution: 5,6M€Start date: 1/11/2011Duration: 48 months

Focus:• More environmentally friendly

production of battery components• Substantial shortening of the

battery assembly procedures: automated module assembly

• Easier and more effective disassembly and end-of-life recycling

http://www.greenlionproject.eu

Mission:Manufacturing processes for greener and cheaper Li-Ion batteries (electrodes, cells & modules)

GREENLION

Research Topics and results:•Aqueous processing of ELECTRODES using natural binders

• 0.5 m2 Graphite & NMC with CMC•CELL assembly

• GEN0 (C/LFP) and GEN1 (C/NMC; 1.5Ah)• GEN2 power cell design

•Lighter MODULE design for automated assembly & easier disassembly coupled to GEN2 (ongoing)

Electrode Cell Module with MSBattery

pack

GEN0GEN1

Coordinator: RENAULTTotal budget: 15,4M€EC contribution: 9,0M€Start date: 01/11/2010Duration: 36 months

Coordinator: RENAULTTotal budget: 15,4M€EC contribution: 9,0M€Start date: 01/11/2010Duration: 36 months

Research Topics and results:• Development of cost-effective and eco-friendly processes for the coating of electrodes.• Development of electrolyte materials eco-friendly production as well as improved electrolyte filling processes.• Improvement of battery cell design and assembly processes.• Development of new technologies and processes to improve downstream quality and reduce the rate of defective products at the end of the manufacturing chain.• Optimization of batteries refurbishment and recycling.• New proposal for second life applications.• Life-cycle-assessment (LCA) studies to minimize manufacturing environmental impacts.

http://elibama.eu

Focus:• Exploit advanced eco-design methods of

manufacturing automotive batteries

• Guarantee drastic cost reductions and significantly enhanced environment-friendliness across the value chain of the battery production.

Mission:•Enhance and accelerate the creation of a strong European automotive battery industry.

Coordinator: Fiat Research CenterTotal costs: ± 4.2 M€EC contribution: 2.8 M€Start date: 1/11/2010Duration: 42 months

Coordinator: Fiat Research CenterTotal costs: ± 4.2 M€EC contribution: 2.8 M€Start date: 1/11/2010Duration: 42 months

Focus:Heat pump based on magneto caloric

technology to: Reduce the impact of cooling and

heating on vehicle autonomy Increased perceived comfort Reduce overall environmental impact

Research Topics:• Magneto caloric automotive heat pump• Advanced refrigeration concept• Automotive heat pump based on magneto

caloric refrigeration unit • Innovative air conditioning system• Dual loop system• Climate control based on thermal comfort

estimation and on use of wall temperature sensors

• On-board installation: Fully electric minibus

Mission:Efficient air conditioning and heating system based on a Magneto Caloric

heat pump to fulfill the thermal comfort and energy requirements of a

Fully Electric Minibus

Horizon 2020 just started

And it's different !

A strong challenge-based approach, allowing applicants to have considerable freedom to come up with innovative solutions

Simplified list of possible types of action (e.g. research and innovation -100% funding; innovation actions - 70% funding, all with 25% fixed indirect costs)

Less prescription, strong emphasis on expected impact

Broader topics

Cross-cutting issues mainstreamed (e.g. social sciences, gender, international…)

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Work programme cycle in H2020

1st 2nd 3rd

• Calls: annual, biennial or open

• Single stage or 2-stage evaluations

* possible revision

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Implementation principles• multi-partner transnational consortia

(in most cases)

• public calls for proposals

• competitive selection

• evaluation by independent experts• evaluation criteria:

- excellence- impact- implementation quality

• funding rates:- direct costs = 100% or 70%- indirect costs = 25% of direct costs

Research and innovation actions/RIAtarget: produce new lnowledge, explore new technologies/solutionsfeatures: min 3 participants; 100% funding rate

Innovation actions/IAtarget: deployment oriented: demonstration, pilot, prototype, testing, product validation, market replicationfeatures: min. 3 participants; 70% funding (100 for non-profit)

Coordination and support actions/CSAtarget:accompanying measures: coordination, standardization, dissemination, awareness-raising, communication, networking, studiesfeatures: 1 or more participants; 100% funding rate

Types of action in Transport WPs 1/2

Types of action in Transport WPs 2/2 • PPI co-fund/public procurement of innovative solutions

target: groups of public procurers, sharing innovation deployment risksfeatures:20% funding rate; 2 phases: preparation+execution

• Inducement prizetarget:result oriented cash incentive to induce cutting edge solutionsfeatures: 2 types: 'first-past-the-post' contest, 'best-in-class' contest

• SME instrumenttarget: innovative SMEs; covers feasibility, R&D, demo, market take-upfeatures: 3 phases: 1. concept and feasibility (lump sum 50000€, ~6 months)

2. R&D, demo, market replication (1-5 M€, 12 to 24 months)3. commercialisation (SME window in loan and equity schemes)

• Fast track to innovationtarget: increase participation of industry, SMEs, first time applicants (LEIT+SC)features: pilot in 2015; single applicant ok, no more than 5; grants up to 3 M€.

• DG MOVE• 30%

transport systems

DG CONNECT6%

• ICT for transport

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• INEA project evaluation and management

• • DG RTD 70%

transport means

Governance

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Source: EEA Air Quality in Europe 2013

Source: EEA Air Quality in Europe 2013

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Energy

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Food

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Health

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Security

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Total available: 77028 Million € (current prices)

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• 6,33 b€ for Transport research in H2020, largest shares expected for aeronautics and road

• Biannual workprogramme

• Main calls of automotive interests in the Field of Transport:

Mobility for Growth (Mode and Transport Integration Specific Challenges)

2014 budget 374,5M€

Challenge based approach, two stage proposals

Green Vehicles

2014 budget 129M€

More focused topics, single stage evaluation

Horizon 2020 for Automotive

European

A major Feature of Sustainable Surface Transport

The European Green Vehicules Initiative c PPP

• Automotive and Smart Systems Industries key sectors for Europe:

- Automotive: 12 million direct jobs and over €500 billion/year in turnover- Smart Systems: 1 million direct jobs and €10 billion/year in turnover

• Vehicle market facing pressing situation:

- Lasting crisis situation in Europe shifts markets and profit generation to outside Europe

- Jobs under pressure from lower labour costs regions, political pressure and industrial policy outside Europe

Context behind the EGVI PPP

• Research, development and demonstration of technologies to enable more energy efficient vehicles using alternative powertrains, strengthening the future competitiveness of the automotive industry, following CARS 2020 Strategy.

• Help to reach the ambitious targets set by the EU transport, energy and climate protection policies:

–- the 20/20/20 targets on renewable energy use, –- the CO2 emissions regulation, –- the Euro emissions standards for road vehicles

• Match the transport needs within the EU with highly efficient and more flexible mobility products/services, by providing EU citizens with best-in-class technology, and matching with the Grand Societal Challenges, e.g. decarbonisation, safety, etc.

• Support the policy goals of the EU Transport White Paper thanks to accelerated research, development and demonstration of technologies that allow the efficient use of clean energies in road vehicles.

General Objectives of the EGVI PPP

• Revised scope to cover all types of road transport vehicles: – passenger cars– trucks– buses– L-category vehicles (mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles, quadricycles)– new vehicle concepts

• Defined goal and focus: energy efficiency of vehicles and alternative powertrains• Only topics responding to this goal fall within the scope, other topics to be covered

in other parts of EU funding programmes.

• Logistics aspects are no longer included in the Initiative.

• Interfaces with infrastructures included on the vehicle side

Scope definition

Focus of the EGVI PPP

• Examples of topics contributing to the goal of the PPP:

• Electrification and hybridisation of powertrains

• Powertrain adaptation to renewable fuels

• Functionality improvement of the vehicle

• Reduction of the vehicle complexity and weight

• Management of the thermal and other energy flows of the vehicle

• Any technological development supporting these objectives at the relevant product layers

of the value chain – from modules to systems and vehicles – are considered relevant.

Example of technology content

• Next generation of competitive Li-ion batteries to meet customer expectations 2014

• Optimized and systematic energy management in electric vehicles 2014

• Future natural gas powertrains and components for cars and vans 2014

• Hybrid light and heavy duty vehicles 2014

• Electric two-wheelers and new ultra-light vehicle concepts 2014

• Powertrain control for heavy-duty vehicles with optimised emissions 2015

• Future alternative fuel powertrains and components for heavy duty vehicles 2014

• Electric vehicles’ enhanced performance and integration into the transport system and the grid 2015

CALL ‘GREEN VEHICLES’

Other relevant opportunities for EV research:

• Smart Cities and Communities

• Industrial Leadership (LEIT) for

• ICT

• Manufacturing

• Materials (incl. Green Vehicles)

• JTIs (HFC, ECSEL)

• Small Business and Fast-Track Innovation for Transport

Thank you for your attention!

Maurizio MaggioreRTI Directorate – Unit H2

Find out more: www.ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020