Modular multi-powertrain zero-emission systems for HDV (BEV and FCEV) for efficient and economic operation (2ZERO)

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Programme Category

EU Competitive Programmes

Programme Name

Horizon Europe (2021-2027)

Programme Description

Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.

Programme Details

Identifier Code

HORIZON-CL5-2022-D5-01-08

Call

Modular multi-powertrain zero-emission systems for HDV (BEV and FCEV) for efficient and economic operation (2ZERO)

Summary

The call is asking for a modular and flexible powertrain approach for large heavy-duty trucks which can serve varying mission demands (range, power and re-charging/-fuelling requirements) by varying battery/tank sizes to serve different missions and driving profiles within one vehicle platform.

Detailed Call Description

Proposals are expected to address the following:

  • Efficient energy/thermal management including the HVAC system and during ultra-fast charging both while driving and during breaks (including auxiliaries like overnight hotel and, optionally, refrigeration loads) achieving a minimum 44% energy efficiency in FC “charge sustaining mode” or 82% for BEV configurations (both at “tank-to-wheel” on the VECTO Regional Distribution and Long Haul cycles as appropriate).
  • For FC applications, the scalable power level of a hydrogen-based power unit for full power operation or range extension to vary power and range demands of different mission profiles is expected to demonstrate at least 90% availability and 30.000 hr FC operational life for safe and efficient operations, including scale-up options; (FC and tank development are excluded from this topic; suitable engagement with FCH projects needs to be foreseen).
  • For BEV long haul applications, demonstration of fast charging concepts, capable of fitting established regulations and business practices, with a range recovery of at least 400 km in 45 min, with an overall charge efficiency of at least 80%. The proposed solutions are expected to not reduce transport productivity (i.e. km per day, including driver resting time) and should be deployable at load/unload points and staging areas, while ensuring grid compatibility.
  • Demonstration of a delivery load capacity not less than 90% of a current such vehicle.
  • Αchievement of cost benefits by optimization of the control architecture.
  • Predictive maintenance strategies considering AI technologies, including deployment of prognostic and diagnostic techniques and control units in order to improve the lifetime of the fuel cells systems.
  • Show the minimum achievable impact on environment (GHG, polluting emissions, biodiversity, resources etc.) using a comparative life-cycle assessment.
  • Projects should deliver digital twin models of the demonstrator vehicles, such that the impact of the innovations towards the overall objectives of the 2Zero partnership might be determined prior to the completion of the project. Data that is produced as output from a ‘digital twin’ should be FAIR, deposition in relevant repositories should be encouraged.
  • Price reduction resulting from economies of scale due to modularity and standardization of components in other truck, bus/coach (and where possible railway) applications (also creating links with on-going projects in the FCH partnership) with a clear roadmap for how to increase production numbers after the end of the project and for developing the necessary value chains. System level cost-effectiveness of solutions (including needed infrastructure) need to be analysed. etc.
    (further details in work program p.360-361)

Call Total Budget

€58,00 million

Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan

70%

EU contribution per project: between €15,00 and €20,00 million

Thematic Categories

  • Energy
  • Environment and Climate Change
  • Research, Technological Development and Innovation
  • Transport

Eligibility for Participation

  • Central Government
  • Private Bodies
  • State-owned Enterprises

Call Opening Date

02/12/2021

Call Closing Date

26/04/2022

National Contact Point(s)

Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia
P.O.Box 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Phone Number: +357 22205000
Email Address: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/

Contact Persons:

Mr Christakis Theocharous
Scientific Officer A’
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 029
Contact Email: ctheocharous@research.org.cy

Mr George Christou
Scientific Officer
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 030
Contact Email: gchristou@research.org.cy

(Publish Date: 08/12/2021-for internal use only)

EU Contact Point

European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation

https://ec.europa.eu/info/departments/research-and-innovation_en#contact