PROJECT
MAXITHERM
MAXITHERM
Innovative textile based heating system for technical applications with a special focus on Electric Vehicles
Funding:
European (Horizon 2020)
Duration:
05/15 -
08/15
Status:
Complete
STRIA Roadmaps:
- Transport electrification
Transport mode:
- Road transport
Transport sectors:
- Passenger transport
Transport policies:
- Decarbonisation
Geo-spatial type:
- Other
Total project cost:
€71,429
EU Contribution:
€50,000
Call for proposal:
H2020-SMEINST-1-2014
Link to CORDIS:
Objectives:
The objective of MAXITHERM is to contribute to the expansion of Electric mobility by extending Electric Vehicles' autonomy. We propose a heating system for EV that reduces electricity demand of heating systems by 30% while maintaining passenger comfort. MAXITHERM is a heating system based on a technical textile composed by a blend of electrically conductive and non-electrically conductive fibres that is integrated within the structure of the vehicles. It provides direct and fast heat to passengers and is 32% more cost efficient that current solutions.
Parent Programmes:
Institution Type:
- Public institution
Institution Name:
European Commission
Type of funding:
- Public (EU)
Lead Organisation:
EU Contribution:
€50,000
Technologies:
- Electric vehicle batteries (and energy management)
- Vehicle energy management systems
Development phase:
- Research/Invention