Lead partner: VDL
Objectives:
- >10% energy saving versus reference vehicle VDL Bus &Coach Futura FHD2- MY 2018 – EURO6 demonstrated in new to develop ZEUZ hybrid Coach demonstrator;
- Realise Zero emission capability / Electric charging for a long-distance Hybrid Coach (PHEV) in cities;
- Optimisation of energy/ hybrid mode management by using model based Long Range Provider, dynamic traffic information – and battery model;
- Recommendations future VECTO versions related to smart controls for hybrid coaches.