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Hybrid Commercial Vehicle

Project

HCV - Hybrid Commercial Vehicle


Funding origin:
European
European Union
STRIA Roadmaps:
Transport electrification (ELT)
Transport electrification
Transport mode:
Road
Road
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Passenger transport
Freight transport
Freight transport
Project website:
Duration:
Start date: 01/01/2010,
End date: 30/06/2014

Status: Finished
Funding details:
Total cost:
€17 216 760
EU Contribution:
€9 928 503

Overview

Background & policy context:

This project is about buses and delivery vans with energy efficient hybrid electric power trains.

Objectives:

HCV aims to develop urban buses and delivery vehicles with advanced second generation energy efficient hybrid electric power trains.

Methodology:

The final result will be the demonstration of a passenger bus and a distribution truck with this advanced technology. In addition early second generation buses and distribution trucks will be demonstrated in practical real-life conditions in different cities in the enlarged Europe in order to ensure good acceptance by public transport, delivery operators, drivers and passengers.

Research, development and demonstration will be made of innovative e-drives, energy storage technologies as well as auxiliary components. In addition lightweight body technologies will be demonstrated. The decision to start vehicle production with advanced second generation technology will to a high degree be based on the outcome of the project.

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