User-centred Optimal Design of Electric Vehicle with Smart E-Corners

Funding scheme

The project is funded under Horizon Europe, Call HORIZON-CL5-2023-D5-01-01.

Facts

SmartCorners started on Jan 01, 2024 with a project duration of 36 months and is coordinated by AVL DiTest GmbH, Austria.

Consortium

The consortium is composed by 11 partners from 5 European countries.

Objectives

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Accelerated design and testing methodologies of adaptable, efficient, right-sized, flexible and user-centric smart corner systems (SCS) based on in-wheel powertrains

New series of scalable and flexible SCS for next-generation EVs

Predictive, user-centric, AI- and model-based control solutions for SCS equipped EVs

Holistic thermal and passenger comfort management

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OVERVIEW

Expected Outcomes

Accelerated uptake of affordable and more energy efficient electric vehicles (EVs) through the development of innovative and holistic user-centric solutions, optimized system concepts and components sizing
Increase comfort and safety (e.g. de-misting) functions’ effectiveness and leading to a real-world range increase of 20% (compared to the State-of-the Art donor vehicle or demonstrator) at external temperature of 0 degrees Celsius
Component sizing and performance matched to vehicle reliability and performance requirements to reduce costs by at least 5% at vehicle level
Reduced development time at vehicle systems and components by 30% using AI for advanced design support and control algorithms in EV holistic thermal management and powertrain systems

Project Results

Asset 1: Wheel Corner Design
Asset 2: User-centred Thermal and Cabin Comfort Management
Asset 3: Global EV Motion Control
Asset 4: Smart EV Optimal Operation Management
Asset 5: DT Methodology of User-centred EV design

CONSORTIUM

MILESTONES

M8
1
Systems and component requirements available
Concept validated by simulation
2
M12
M18
3
First batch of components available
Control strategy available
4
M24
M30
5
Components updated and validated
Evaluation finalized and replication concept available
6
M36

SmartCorners Ecosystem

SmartCorners is an active member of the E-VOLVE Cluster; Electric Vehicle Optimized for Life, Value and Efficiency – focusing on developing groups of components that, working all together in synergy, can meet the future requirements in energy efficiency, fast charging and increased driving range.

The objectives and results of the SmartCorners project are contributing to the goals of 2Zero, the 2Zero partnership stakeholders gathered by EVCIAfor2Zero:

Develop zero tailpipe emission, affordable user-centric solutions (technologies and services) for road-based mobility all across Europe and accelerate their acceptance to improve air quality in urban areas and beyond
Develop affordable, user-friendly charging infrastructure concepts and technologies that include vehicle and grid interaction
Demonstrate innovative use cases for the integration of zero tailpipe emission vehicles and infrastructure concepts for the road mobility of people and goods
Support the development of life-cycle analysis tools and skills for the effective design, assessment and deployment of innovative concepts in products/services in a circular economy context

ACTIVE WHEEL CORNER COMMUNITY

The Active Wheel Corner Community is a non-competitive automotive industry cluster focused on advanced corner and component solutions, initiated by the SmartCorners project. It connects partners to drive innovation, collaboration, and scalable system development across the mobility value chain with respect technologies, markets and policies.

The scope focuses on innovative vehicle architectures in which powertrain and chassis components are decoupled from the vehicle body. It emphasizes the functional integration of powertrain and chassis systems, particularly at the wheel corner level. It also includes mechatronic systems and control strategies, both at the component level and across the full vehicle.

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