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The automotive sector is one of the most important economy sectors in the world. As it is a fast changing sector and requirements like increasing needs of comfort and new environmental standards are becoming more important, the development of innovative p ...
AustriaFounded in 1996, the Research Promotion Foundation (RPF) was established at the initiative of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, to promote the development of scientific and technological research in Cyprus due to the fundamental importance of rese ...
CyprusThis programme follows a first coordinated programme targeted on transportation systems, that founded the knowledge and the organization of Italian Research teams at International levels, in particular in the fields of scenarios modelling, software tools ...
ItalyThis sub-programme follows a first coordinated activity targeted on car vehicles design, that founded the knowledge and the expertise of the Italian Research teams at International levels, in particular in the fields of hybrid transit vehicles. Main objec ...
ItalyAs a part of the National R & D and Innovation Plan, INVENT is dedicated to stimulate the invention rapid valorisation in economy, particularly as regarding the inventions of the advanced technical fields. Developing and testing of the demonstrative m ...
RomaniaN/A Research stream for the improvement of environmental and energy performance of road vehicles. This research permits improved knowledge of emission continuum, diffusion and exposure. The main directions of research are as follows: Effects on health and ...
FranceResearch on comfort and ergonomics cannot be totally dissociated from safety issues. The driver's position, the quality of air temperature or acoustics play a great part in the general comfort of passenger compartment. The overlaps between different ...
FranceInternational competition requires the implementation of innovative and environmentally friendly solutions. For years, industry has set quality at the heart of design and production processes. This step must also be applied to transport. The priorities of ...
FranceN/A This research theme in road or guided transport aimed at satisfying the user by the use of more economic, energy saving and reliable transport. It deals notably with propeller systems, brakes, cleaning up, and energy control. Respect for the environme ...
FranceN/A The target was to perfect a series of demonstrators of new vehicles, which integrate components and innovative sub-systems. Projects covered by this theme demonstrate the validity of innovative concepts and emergent technologies. Five themes are cover ...
FranceFrance's rail infrastructure needs to be used in an optimal way in order to ensure the lasting development of the transport system. This includes the direction to follow concerning the development of technologies for rail equipment and high-speed tra ...
FranceUrban mobility is an essential element of society and must take advantage of recent technological advances. The group continues research related to targets to improve the comfort and performance of vehicles and reduce environmental nuisances, with a const ...
FranceN/A The Train command-control sub-programme aimed to contribute to the following: more scheduled, safer and cheaper guided public transport; an increased capacity of nodes and heavily loaded rail lines; better informed passengers and freight users and fac ...
FranceThe transport sector has a high energy dependency and environmental impacts. It remains a major cause of pollution and noise and has impacts on ecosystems and landscapes. Limiting these problems is of key importance and a requirement of France's inte ...
FranceSignificant progress has been made in the reduction of polluting emissions from vehicles: direct emissions from private vehicles have been reduced, certain emissions from diesel vehicles can be limited with specific filters. However, progress still has to ...
FranceThe projects supported by IDEIA are devoted to R&D activities undertaken by public and private entities integrated in the National Scientific and Technological System (SCTN). These entities usually form consortia to undertake the projects. The project ...
PortugalThe environmental impacts of heavy-duty vehicles are considerable, both regarding emissions of carbon dioxide and toxic compounds. Especially in urban conditions heavy-duty vehicles contribute to air quality problems. Biofuels for transport are being vivi ...
FinlandThe Austrian impulse programme A3plus is striving to make the transport of the future significantly more energy-efficient and more environmentally friendly by promoting research and development in the field of innovative propulsion technologies and altern ...
AustriainnovITS was set up in the UK as a Centre of Excellence for Transport Telematics and Sustainable Mobility, in response to recommendations from the Automotive Innovation & Growth Team (AIGT). innovITS focuses on innovation in the field of Intelligent T ...
United KingdomHorizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union, a Europe 2020 flagship initiative aimed at securing Europe's global competitiveness. Running from 2014 to 2020 with an € 80 billion budget, the EU's new programme for re ...
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