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CONductive fast Charge system for Electric buses in Public Transport (2)

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Complete
Geo-spatial type
Urban
Total project cost
€2 115 298
EU Contribution
€1 480 708
Project Acronym
CONCEPT 2
STRIA Roadmaps
Transport electrification (ELT)
Transport mode
Road icon
Transport policies
Societal/Economic issues,
Environmental/Emissions aspects
Transport sectors
Passenger transport

Overview

Call for proposal
H2020-SMEINST-2-2016-2017
Link to CORDIS
Objectives

Heliox, a company specialized in switch mode power technology, is developing a Conductive Fast Charge System for buses which will offer a cost-effective breakthrough technology for zero emission public transport AND competitive strength to the European Bus manufacturing industry. The objective of this business innovation project have been defined to reach the overall goal: to successful launch the Conductive Fast Charge System for buses. Heliox' Conductive Fast Charge system is designed for opportunity charging at e.g. end of bus line, extending the range of an (H)EV. A minimal on-board energy storage, enough to reach the next charging station, becomes practically sufficient to optimally operate a vehicle with low TCO and high availability. Potential users are: public transport operators and European bus manufacturers. Based on rigorous studies and feasibility assessments, conducted under the SME Phase 1 project (number 650507), Heliox developed a solid business plan that incorporates a commercialization strategy and a financing plan to underpin the foreseen market launch and growth strategy of the system.

The Company has already piloted its Product Generation 1 in a real environment and has established strong relationships with several Northern European city bus services and continues to initiate relationships with potential customers’ public transport operators and European bus manufacturers.

Product readiness: The Product Generation 1 is between TRL 7 and TRL 8 with 8 units sold and 15 more in the pipeline to be sold for piloting purposes. Generation 2 is at TRL 6 and moving towards TRL 7. The Company is currently improving the product’s value and profit propositions based on its end-customers’ feedback (urban transport authorities and municipalities) and immediate customers such as bus manufacturers and energy providers.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
European Commission
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Specific funding programme
H2020-EU.3.4.
H2020-EU.2.1.1.
H2020-EU.2.3.1.

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
Heliox Bv
Address
DE WAAL 24, 5684 PH BEST, Netherlands
EU Contribution
€1 480 708
Partner Organisations
EU Contribution
€0

Technologies

Technology Theme
Electric road vehicles
Technology
Public charging infrastructure
Development phase
Validation

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