Low Carbon Vehicles Innovation Platform Andrew Everett Lead Technologist Low Carbon Vehicles
September 20007 Competition Competition launched Sept 07 Supporting technologies with clear route to market within 5-7 years Apply to road based vehicles Can be full vehicles or in-vehicle systems or components, OEM or after market fit
and the key results Over 23m of public funding = more than 52m of innovative, high quality projects Range of themes: Lightweighting Internal combustion engine efficiency Hybrids Energy Storage Hydrogen Fuel Cells Aerodynamics 16 consortia; over 58 partners
Low Carbon Vehicles Innovation Platform September 2007 CR & D Competition Integrated Delivery Programme Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator Competition 1 Jan 2009 Ultra Efficient Vehicle Systems Competition 2 June 2009 NAIGT roadmap 12m Competition 3 Strategic Research Run via EPSRC Competition 4 2010 TBD Strategic Research Competition TBD 2010 Competition 5 2011 TBD Etc IFA 1 Proof of Concept Fast track application IFA 2 Main CR&D 2 stage EOI Process
Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator c340 passenger cars on the road in 2009/2010 8 consortia in 7 locations Either EV or PHEV with an extended zero-emission range Total Funding Value 25.5 m Key Outcomes: Real World Testing through in-vehicle logging Exposure to multiple drivers and drive cycles Opportunity to understand customer perceptions and concerns Interface challenges with Infrastructure Inform future demonstrator activity within LCV IDP
Low Carbon Vehicles Innovation Platform September 2007 CR & D Competition Integrated Delivery Programme Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator Competition 1 Jan 2009 Ultra Efficient Vehicle Systems Competition 2 June 2009 NAIGT roadmap 12m Competition 3 Strategic Research Run via EPSRC Competition 4 2010 TBD Strategic Research Competition TBD 2010 Competition 5 2011 TBD Etc IFA 1 Proof of Concept Fast track application IFA 2 Main CR&D 2 stage EOI Process
Ultra Efficient Vehicle Systems (for the market advancement of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles) 1 st Competition run under the LCV Integrated Delivery Programme 12 projects funded approx. 12m co-funded by Technology Strategy Board, DfT, INI and EPSRC Focused on the design, development and demonstration of onvehicle ultra efficient EV and Hybrid Vehicle motive and ancillary systems Supporting the future delivery of ultra efficient ~ cost effective ~ market acceptable ~ electric and hybrid vehicles To encourage the transition to mass market adoption Demonstrator system to be ready next c2-3 years Available for mass-production adoption within the next c5-7 years Systems could be electrical, mechanical, chemical, thermodynamic, hydraulic a combination or???... in nature.
IDP Competition 2 Focus: Competition is split into two Innovation Focus Areas (Innovation Focus area 1 and Innovation Focus are 2) Innovation Focus Area 1 Collaborative Research and Development Proof of concept Physical Demonstration Projects of up to 1 year Completed by March 2011 Fast track single stage application process 16 projects funded approx 500k funding each
Competition Focus continued: Innovation Focus Area 2 Mainstream Collaborative Research and Development Projects are expected to last between 1 3 years Two stage EOI and full stage process 6 projects funded
The Consensus Product Roadmap, defines future direction to develop products that will benefit UK plc EU Fleet Average CO 2 Targets (g/km) 130 95 TBD Niche EVs Charging Infrastructure Demonstrators H 2 Infrastructure Demonstrators Full Hybrid Mass Market EV Technology Plug-In Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle Energy Storage Breakthrough Fuel Cell & H2 Supply/Storage Breakthrough Energy Storage Breakthrough Micro/Mild Hybrid IC Engine and Transmission innovations (gasoline/diesel/gas/renewables/h2) Vehicle Weight and Drag Reduction 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040
Common Research Agenda summary Propulsion Energy Storage Vehicle Efficiency System Control Energy + Fuel Supply Processes + Tools SHORT TERM 5 10 years from production INDUSTRY IC engine optimisation Boost systems for downsizing Flexible valve/actuation for engines/transmissions Low cost compact e-motors Improved quality / durability 200+ Wh/kg & $800/kW.h cost battery systems Low cost power electronics Higher efficiency IC engines Capacitive boost systems All electric actuation systems Optimised range extender engine Lower cost e-motor Heat energy recovery (e.g. E-turbine) Next gen batteries 300+ Wh/kg and $500/kW.h cost Flexible power elec. modules Other forms of energy recovery (mechanical/chemical etc) Lightweight structures and interiors New vehicle classes and Low rolling resistance tyres / brakes configurations Combination of function to reduce weight / cost Minimised weight / losses Information enabled control (Topology, V2V, V2I, traffic etc.) Optimised vehicle energy mgmt. Intelligent thermal management Optimised 1 st gen biofuels processes New 2 nd gen biofuel processes Process + delivery tool development and connectivity MEDIUM TERM 7 15 years from production Advanced information enabled control Intelligent P/T and HVAC mgmt. Intelligent energy / re-fuelling infrastructure (e.g. fast charge) Industrial scale demonstration of new 2 nd gen biofuel processes Auto-optimisation methods using virtual systems LONG TERM 10 20 years from production UNIVERSITIES Super high efficiency motors (superconducting) New IC engines with 70%+ thermal efficiency Advanced heat energy recovery (e.g. thermoelectric) Motor/Fuel Cell materials 3 rd gen batteries 400+ Wh/kg & $200/kW.h cost New low cost solid state power conversion systems Hydrogen storage technology Flexible re-configurable multi-utility vehicle concepts 50% weight reduction from 2008 Advanced aerodynamic concepts Autonomous P/T and vehicle control integrated with active safety 3 rd gen biofuel processes 2 nd gen industrial scale biofuel production infrastructure Artificial Intelligence to deliver complex multi-criteria system optimisation
Low Carbon Vehicle IDP Competition 3: Strategic Research Call co-ordinated by EPSRC Provides funding for linked basic university-led research on lower carbon vehicle technology through the IDP Strategic Programme Potential for Mass Market Application in Road Transport Sector through Collaborative R&D Total Funding Value available is up to 3m FY9/10 Timing : Competition opened Q3 2009 Decision on Funding Q1 2010
Low Carbon Vehicle IDP Competition 4: Strengthening UK s LC Vehicle Technology Supply Networks 19m competition with funding from SB and OLEV Will support industry-led collaborative research, development and demonstration projects strengthening UK capability and developing the UK's supply networks for components and sub-systems in key technology areas for low and ultra low carbon vehicles. The full scope of this competition will be announced by the Technology Strategy Board over the next six weeks, with an expected formal competition launch in February 2010
Low Carbon Vehicle Innovation Platform Contacts Platform Leader Tim O Brien tim.o brien@tsb.gov.uk 07824 599721 Lead Technologist Andrew Everett andrew.everett@tsb.gov.uk 07824 599677 Integrated Delivery Programme Manager John Laughlin john.laughlin@tsb.gov.uk 07824 599772