Next generation of
Electric TRUCKs
Greening urban logistics
About Us
The Project
Efficient and affordable Zero Emission logistics through the Next generation of Electric TRUCKs
The transport industry is the most fossil-fuelled dependent, representing 37% of CO2 emissions. Medium-duty trucks are responsible for around 25% of these emissions, with an increasing fleet of 1,1 million in Europe.
The EU intends to achieve a climate-neutral economy by 2050. In this context, the European Commission supports projects that introduce electric vehicles into the transportation sector. NextETRUCK provides a sustainable solution to bring zero-emission electric medium freight haulage, playing a pioneering role in the decarbonisation of vehicle fleets and accelerating sustainable market replenishment.
Research organisations, business strategists, technology companies, vehicle and component manufacturers, and associations work together to advance zero-emission vehicles and ecosystems that are holistic, innovative, affordable, competitive and synergetic.
To achieve its objectives, NextETRUCK will develop three pilot sites in Istanbul (Turkey), London (United Kingdom), and Barcelona (Spain).
Impact
NextETRUCK seeks to
- Build concepts tailored for regional medium freight haulage with at least a 10% increase in energy efficiency compared to existing highest-end benchmark electric vehicles.
- Develop new fleet management tools and charging infrastructure to reach full electrification in the operation of zero-emission vehicles, safeguarding energy efficiency
- Prepare concept and infrastructure demonstrators for fast charging.
- Offer new business models to increase end-user acceptance and foster the market uptake of the project solutions.
- Contribute to climate goals, particularly on local air quality.
The Consortium
Universities, Research Technology Organisations, and Consultancies:
Coordinator
Vehicle Manufacturers:
Component Manufacturers:
ITS and connected IoT services:
Associations:
Ford Otosan, being one of the top 3 exporting companies of Türkiye since 2004, has achieved 11 consecutive years automotive industry championship and is Turkey’s export champion for 7 years in a row. Ford Otosan, operating in 3 main centers with its Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktape R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in İstanbul, employs almost 12,500 people. Ford Otosan has the biggest and most capable R&D organization of the Turkish automotive industry in Turkey with its R&D engineer staff of 1,413 people.
In the NextETruck project, the main goal of the Ford Otosan is to fulfill the responsibilities of designing a new modular platform with a lightweight chassis and running a use case which represent distribution logistic case in Türkiye. Project achievements in use case in Türkiye will be the zero-emission drive in city operations for a HCV, improved cycle efficiency, eco-routing strategies and intelligent thermal management strategy.
Cenex UK operates as an independent, not-for-profit research technology organisation (RTO) and consultancy, focussing on low emission transport & associated energy infrastructure. They specialise in project delivery, innovation support and market development to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions in transport and energy systems.
Cenex UK is contributing to the NextETRUCK project in several areas, including: data collection/processing to support the delivery of the trial vehicles in three demonstrator cases; evaluation and impact assessment of the project vehicles; fleet-level decarbonisation strategy; developing a tool to optimise charging infrastructure planning; and contributing to the system architecture optimisation through providing a TCO framework.
Cenex Nederland (Cenex NL), officially established in June 2018, is an independent not-for-profit Consultancy and Research Technology Organisation. We specialise in zero-emission vehicle and energy infrastructure, smart mobility, and related circular economy applications. Our mission is to support our customers and partners in making the world a better place to live and travel in. Naturally, this means we are also committed to stimulate the energy transition and achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our contribution to the NextETRUCK project will be by leading the TCO assessment task and providing the framework together with our partner Cenex UK. Further, Cenex NL will lead the development of a web-based fleet decarbonisation strategy tool to help commercial vehicle fleets transition to battery electric vehicles with a focus on trucks and vans. Cenex NL will also support the evaluation and impact assessment, including the upscaling strategy.
AVL List GmbH (“AVL”) with its headquarters in Graz, is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors. Drawing on its pioneering spirit, the company provides concepts, solutions and methodologies for a greener, safer and better world of mobility. AVL constantly expands its portfolio of high-end methodologies and technologies in the areas of vehicle development and testing. With a holistic approach – from ideation phase to serial production – the company covers vehicle architectures and platform solutions including the impact of new propulsion systems and energy carriers. To achieve the vision of climate-neutral mobility, AVL drives innovative and affordable solutions for all applications – from traditional to hybrid to battery and fuel cell electric technologies.
As a global technology provider, AVL’s offerings range from simulation, virtualization and test automation for product development to ADAS/AD and vehicle software. The company combines state-of-the-art and highly scalable IT, software and technology solutions with its application know-how, thereby offering customers extensive tools in areas such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity or Embedded Systems. Furthermore, AVL is striving towards a safe and comfortable driving experience for everyone and brings a comprehensive understanding of assisted and automated driving functions in different vehicles and environments into play.
AVL’s passion is innovation. Together with 10,700 employees at more than 90 locations and with 45 Tech and Engineering Centers worldwide, AVL is supporting customers in their mobility ambitions. In 2021, the company generated a turnover of 1.6 billion Euros, of which 12% are invested in R&D activities to ensure continuous innovation.
The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is Austria’s largest research and technology organisation. Among the European research institutes, AIT is a specialist in the key infrastructure issues of the future.
AIT will implement simulation models of the HVAC system and the vehicle cabin to conduct a virtual assessment of different measures to increase the efficiency of the cabin thermal management system.
HIT is a highly recognized research body in the field of Transport. Since its establishment in 2000 it has been a leading research institution in Greece offering specialized basic and applied research and highly technical services in all fields of transport. HIT has been recognized as a center of excellence in several fields and is a well-recognized source of innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of transport in Europe, thus achieving one of the key objectives of the Center for Research and Technology Hellas (CE.R.T.H.).
The mission of HIT is to provide state of the art research and create innovation in the field of Transport in Greece and in Europe. Also to provide services that produce scientific results, implementable outcomes and specialized knowledge, to support policy and decision making in the field of Transport in Greece.
The Institute cooperates with local, private and public bodies and other institutions in Europe and internationally, and represents Greece in various International trade and scientific fora.
HIT is participating in several WPs and responsible for the Evaluation, Impact Assessment and upscaling strategy (WP8 leader).
TNO ( Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek) is one of the major contract research organizations in Europe. With a staff of approximately 3400 and an annual turnover of 540 million Euros, TNO is carrying out research in order to achieve impact on the following six themes: Healthy Living&Work, High Tech Industry, Mobility&Built Environment, Energy&Materials Transition, ICT Strategy&Policy, and Defence Safety and Security. TNO functions as an intermediary between basic research organizations and industry.
By translating scientific knowledge into practical applications, TNO contributes to the innovation capacity of businesses and government. TNO is involved in many international projects (about 30% of the market turnover), including EU-funded collaborations. In the Unit of Mobility&Built Environment applied research is carried out for the automotive industry, infrastructure, building and related branches. The expertise covers relevant technological aspects as well as the influence of human behaviour. More in particular the focus is on innovation in the areas of reliable transport systems and safe and clean mobility. In the research group of Powertrains the main activities are modelling and control development and validation for many types of powertrains and after treatment systems. The laboratories of Powertrains are situated on the High Tech Automotive Campus in the Brainport area in the Netherlands and strong relations exist with university research groups that are active in the same area.
TNO will translate its extensive scientific expertise and application experience into the coordination of the project and taking the research and innovation lead on the Advanced Digital Twin (virtual integration of ZEVs), control and Fleet Management systems, which will result in the expansion of their research and engineering portfolio and market outreach in e-mobility field.
ERTICO ITS-EUROPE is a public-private partnership of over 120 companies and organisations representing Service Providers, Suppliers, the Traffic and Transport Industry, Research, Public Authorities, Users, Mobile Networks Operators, and Vehicle Manufactures. It embodies Thought Leadership and fosters Stakeholder Engagement, innovating, promoting and deploying Intelligent Transport Systems and Services (ITS) through several activities, including European co-funded projects, Innovation Platforms, International Cooperation, Advocacy and Events. ERTICO is also the organiser of the ITS European and World Congresses, celebrated annually in a different European city.
Through ongoing cooperation in a series of projects, ERTICO has developed privileged relationships with the US DoT, the MLIT Japan, the BRIC countries, South Africa, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Chile, and has contact points in South Korea and Taiwan. This international cooperation ensures that EU-funded projects and key ITS innovations are promoted globally. To provide leadership in managing EU-funded projects, ERTICO employs the best in class experts in the ITS field with expertise covering engineering, traffic, political, psychological/behavioural and communication/IT sciences.
ERTICO also self-funds and manages several innovation platforms like TM2.0, TN-ITS, MaaS Alliance, ADASIS or SENSORIS, linked to our focus areas, as well as other ERTICO initiatives such as City Moonshot or Academy.
As a corporate startup of ABB, we’re charged by the unparalleled hardware and operations experience of a global electrification leader. We mix this with our fast, agile and customer-centric approach, resulting in electrification, charging and fleet software & planning built to futureproof.
Electrification is a complex and ever-changing world. A world that calls for agility, expertise and dedication. It also calls for a progressive, dynamic comPANION to help you lead the way into the age of electrification and a world of sustainable transport. We’re here to guide you.
Within the NextETruck project, PANION will provide a SaaS solution to manage the logistics operations and schedule charging sessions to optimize the charging process, ensure flawless operations and lower the TCO of an electric fleet.
TNO ( Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek) is one of the major contract research organizations in Europe. With a staff of approximately 3400 and an annual turnover of 540 million Euros, TNO is carrying out research in order to achieve impact on the following six themes: Healthy Living&Work, High Tech Industry, Mobility&Built Environment, Energy&Materials Transition, ICT Strategy&Policy, and Defence Safety and Security. TNO functions as an intermediary between basic research organizations and industry.
By translating scientific knowledge into practical applications, TNO contributes to the innovation capacity of businesses and government. TNO is involved in many international projects (about 30% of the market turnover), including EU-funded collaborations. In the Unit of Mobility&Built Environment applied research is carried out for the automotive industry, infrastructure, building and related branches. The expertise covers relevant technological aspects as well as the influence of human behaviour. More in particular the focus is on innovation in the areas of reliable transport systems and safe and clean mobility. In the research group of Powertrains the main activities are modelling and control development and validation for many types of powertrains and after treatment systems. The laboratories of Powertrains are situated on the High Tech Automotive Campus in the Brainport area in the Netherlands and strong relations exist with university research groups that are active in the same area.
TNO will translate its extensive scientific expertise and application experience into the coordination of the project and taking the research and innovation lead on the Advanced Digital Twin (virtual integration of ZEVs), control and Fleet Management systems, which will result in the expansion of their research and engineering portfolio and market outreach in e-mobility field.
Tevva is a technology company and truck manufacturer. Best known for creating Britain’s first 7.5t-electric truck, specialising in producing zero-tailpipe emission Electric Vehicles and long-range Hydrogen Electric vehicles. Tevva’s unique approach blends both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology, and their third-generation vehicles were launched in 2022, with production rapidly scaling. Tevva has already accrued 1000’s of km’s of real mileage with vehicles already working in fleets. We help medium and heavy-duty urban freight and logistics operators to cut harmful, freight-related emissions with market-leading products and services. We are leading the electric charge with various vehicle weights that meet a wide range of duty cycles and applications.
Tevva will be developing a next-generation, 16t, zero-emission hydrogen electric vehicle envoking digital twin, virtual engineering practices. This will include the development of next-generation battery solutions, innovative solutions to improve overall vehicle efficiency through heating, ventilation, air conditioning and thermal energy harvesting. Additionally, the project will develop advanced eco-driving control strategies through driver guidance based on predictive energy consumption. Using AI our fleet management tool will include predictive maintenance and route planning decision making.
www.tevva.com
The Electromobility Research Centre (MOBI) is nested at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and is a leader in electro-mobility, sustainable mobility and logistics research. It develops electric and hybrid vehicles technologies and evaluates new concepts in mobility and logistics on their sustainability. MOBI aims at a better and safer mobility of people and goods, to reduce congestion and environmental impacts in urban and inter-urban areas, and to improve operational efficiency. EPOWERS Research Group of VUB-MOBI Research Centre is a renowned research group in the field of power electronics, powertrains and energy systems with the vision to create a sustainable, emission-free, affordable, efficient and innovative technologies enabling tomorrow’s smart mobility, transport and energy solutions for everyone in the world.
Our Mission as EPOWERS Research Group is to offer and deliver cutting-edge research, provide top-notch designs and developments on power electronics, powertrains and smart green energy solutions with intelligent control systems for tomorrow’s mobility, transport and smart green grid applications, with our ever-growing team of top-level researchers and experts. Our academic record at world’s most renowned academic journals in relevant fields, a good word from our established national and international collaboration network of companies and research institutes, the content of the ever-growing number of projects we are involved with can be reference to our level of expertise. We follow the local and global tendencies on a daily basis, bilaterally interact and collaborate with all sorts of research, technology, business, public and political entities to contribute in shaping tomorrow’s transport, mobility and green energy systems. EPOWERS is also part of MOBI Core Lab within Flanders Make – Driving Innovation.
www.mobi.research.vub.be/
CIDETEC is a private organization for applied research founded in 1997. Located in San Sebastián (Spain), CIDETEC is comprised of 3 international technological reference institutes in Energy Storage, Surface engineering and Nanomedicine. CIDETEC overall workforce consists of 220 employees, 95% of whom are university graduates and 50% PhD holders. CIDETEC Energy Storage institute will participate in this project, and more precisely, the Energy Storage Systems Unit, composed of 30 highly skilled battery engineers will join efforts with this Consortium. We focus on applied research in electrical, mechanical and thermal modelling of batteries, BMS development, cell status estimator algorithms development and battery sizing, design, prototyping and testing for e-mobility and stationary applications. As a result, we are currently involved in several battery product development projects with direct transference of technology. Another distinctive feature of our group is the deep knowledge of the lithium-ion and post lithium technology thanks to the synergistic collaboration with our sister unit of Materials for Energy at CIDETEC Energy Storage.
CIDETEC’s extensive research and development expertise in characterizing and modelling battery packs, as the critical component of EV powertrains, will be translated into the simulation and modelling activities. This expertise will be tailored for the analysis of the thermal behavior of the battery pack, EV fleet management according to vehicle efficiency and the battery pack safety. New mission profiles, collected data and deduced models will expand CIDETEC’s research and engineering caliber.
www.energystorage.cidetec.es
POLIS is the leading network of European cities and regions working together to develop innovative technologies and policies for local transport. Its missions are to facilitate peer-to-peer exchange between cities and regions, and the private sector, on urban transport policy and innovation, to help its members gain access to European initiatives and projects, and to be the voice of cities and regions on transport-related matters towards the European institutions.
In NextETRUCK, POLIS is leading the communication, dissemination, and liaising activities to build momentum for clean urban freight. The goal, amongst others, is to promote knowledge transfer, conduct capacity-building activities, raise awareness, involve a wider base of stakeholders, and, ultimately, turn the project’s actions into concrete value and impact for the EU market & society.
www.polisnetwork.eu
DATIK will translate its expertise in the IoT systems in the e-mobility sector into developing a modular IoT system that realizes the fleet connectivity, road safety and safe ZEV operation in an adaptive manner where smart algorithms will be used. Development of new IoT and algorithms will enable more business cases and market outreach. NextETRUCK counts on three dedicated use cases where the aforementioned innovations will be implemented on and demonstrated for their validity. The geographical, sectoral and mission profile differences between the three use cases constitute a perfect application and testing ground both for the tailor-made and holistic innovations planned within the NextETRUCK project.
www.datik.es
Tecnalia is the largest centre of applied research and technological development in Spain, a benchmark in Europe and a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance. We collaborate with companies and institutions to improve their competitiveness, people’s quality of life and achieve sustainable growth. We do it thanks to a team made up of more than 1,400 people (44% women – 56% men) who are passionate about technology and committed to building a better society.
Our main scopes of action are: smart manufacturing, digital transformation, energy transition, sustainable mobility, personalized health, urban ecosystem and circular economy. Sustainable Mobility Business Area comprises these research lines: a) Clean Powertrain & Electrification, b) Connected, Cooperative & Automated Mobility (CCAM), c) Urban Air Mobility, d) Smart Transport & Logistics. In this sector, Tecnalia belongs to next private & public partnerships: EGVIA2ZERO, CCAM, BATTERIES, EIT URBAN MOBILITY, LOGISTOP.
Our mission is to transform technological research into prosperity; TECNALIA’s research has a real impact on society and generates benefits in the form of quality of life and progress. And we work with the purpose of building a better world through technological research and innovation. TECNALIA’s research has a real impact on society and provides specific solutions to the major global challenges.
Its revenue in 2021 amounted to 120 million euros, 47% in revenue from activity with companies. In terms of impact, for every Euro invested by a company in R&D with TECNALIA, an average turnover increase of €10.3 is obtained.
In 2021, the Sale of Industrial Property Rights section recorded 5 million euros in income, with a portfolio of 827 patents. It took part in 14 New Technology-Based Companies (NTBC) with a capital attracted of 5,5 million euros. They generated a total of 70 jobs and a turnover of 7 million euros. TECNALIA is the third private Spanish organisation in European patent applications.
In Europe, TECNALIA has consolidated its position as the first private organisation in Spain in project contracting, participation and leadership under the European Commission’s HORIZON 2020 programme, in partnership with over 600 Spanish companies.
Companies need multi-sector and multi-technology responses that are impossible to satisfy without the hybridization of technologies. TECNALIA has a multidisciplinary team and a network of strategic alliances at an international level to anticipate current and future needs.
TECNALIA leads and develops the smart VCU and contributes to controls strategy for VTMS. Additionally, we will perform virtual verification on components, vehicle and fleet concepts using an advanced digital twin. TECNALIA will also lead the SW deployment and integration in demonstrators, leading commissioning of the IRIZAR demonstrator.
