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The ZEV-UP project aims to develop modular, cost-effective, and user-centric EVs for both passenger and goods transportation. Leveraging innovative design and engineering techniques, ZEV-UP vehicles will be tailored to meet the specific needs of users in both developed and emerging markets, ensuring high levels of user acceptance and market uptake. The project will achieve lighter vehicles with increased autonomy and minimized environmental impact. ZEV-UP will also develop special digital-twin models to improve vehicle development efficiency and reduce validation costs, as well as design charging capabilities compatible with a variety of regional power systems.

Elaphe’s role

Within this project, Elaphe will be active as a research performer and technology developer. Moreover, Elaphe will not only help with testing/validation of approaches and ideas but also with prototyping and demonstration.

Objectives

  • Objective 1: Market landscape analysis of frugal BEVs
  • Objective 2: Development of a modular, scalable platform and a user-centric top hat for a frugal BEV
  • Objective 3: Development of vehicle prototypes incorporating frugal ZEV-UP technologies
  • Objective 4: Validation of ZEV-UP prototypes through real-world testing and user feedback
  • Objective 5: Assessment of user acceptance and performance of ZEV-UP solutions in diverse markets and usage models
  • Objective 6: Empowerment of decision-makers for accelerated market uptake of ZEV-UP vehicles

General information

Project coordinator: ERTICO – ITS Europe

Partners: European Road Transport Telematics Implementation Coordination Organization – Intelligent Transport Systems & Services Europe, Ford Otosan, Akka Ingenierie Produit, Aspilsan Inc., Coskunoz Kalip Makina, Otokoc Hungary Kft., Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH, Rhoe, FEV Turkey, The Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), Interuniversity Consortium for Optimization and Operation Research (ICOOR), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Institute Vedecom, University of Cape Town, Lahore University of Management Sciences, The European Association for Electromobility (AVERE), University of Leeds

 GA Number: 101138721

Project Start: 01.01.2024

Project End: 30.06.2027

Learn more about the project: https://zev-up.eu/

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program.