Achieved results

All project related (interim) results can be found on this page, in chronological order. If you are interested, please just click on a topic below.
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Multi Level EMS

VUB in collaboration with VDL and IFPEN, developed a multi-objective energy management strategy for long-distance electrified heavy-duty vehicles, which is generic in nature and could be easily transferred onto changing…

Connected Services HMI for Heavy-Duty Transport Itinerary Optimization

Making use of detailed topology, real-time traffic, weather, and location of refueling stations and fast-charging facilities, eco-routing strategies have been developed by IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN) to minimize the onboard…

Engine integration with new sub-systems: e-WHR system

The FPT/IVECO base engine was installed and measured to determine the baseline. Following that, it was upgraded with eTurbo, WHR and a specific cranktrain, all aimed at reducing fuel consumption….

FPT/IVECO natural gas engine: reducing the energy consumption of Heavy-duty vehicles by at least 10% compared to baseline

The main target of the LONGRUN project is the development of advanced technologies capable of reducing the energy consumption of Heavy-duty vehicles by at least 10% compared to 2018 state-of-the-art…

Primafrio validation of LONGRUN Truck via Field Trial

GrupoPrimafrio has done the first validation test of the prototype truck of the DAF model XG 2023 powered by HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil). HVO is a new-generation fuel produced from…

Final results of Volvo’s work in LONGRUN – 50%BTE

The target of Volvo’s work in LONGRUN was to achieve 50% thermal brake engine efficiency and 49,2 % was achieved on the WP3 LONGRUN engine. In WP3 a new combustion…

Pollutant Emission Reduction

Aftertreatment System Solutions (2) for a Diesel/HVO Engine and a SI Gas Engine were thought after. 1.Characteristics and specifications of EAS for stoichiometric gas combustion concept with biomethane: AVL…

Optimisation of the Dual Fuel combustion

The project partners (OEMs, engineering partners and fuel suppliers) discussed about possible sustainable fuels and combustion systems which are promising with regards to high thermal efficiency, low engine-out emissions and…

Single cylinder activities on H2 combustion

LONGRUN is focussing on both future alternative liquid fuels auch as HVO for an optimised Compression Ignition (CI) combustion, as well as on Direct Injection (DI) Hydrogen spark ignited combustion….

Irizar demonstrator vehicle

A P2 parallel hybrid configuration has been chosen for the IRIZAR vehicle. The parallel architecture consist of an electric machine placed in line with the ICE. It is referred as…

LONGRUN LCA calculation tool

LONGRUN Partners VUB and TUG have jointly develop a standalone platform (GUI tool) for LCA calculations with a focus on lifetime carbon footprint (gCO2eq/km) and overall energy consumption (kWh/km). The…

LONGRUN SIMULATION PLATFORM

SEPTEMBER 2022 – LONGRUN SIMULATION PLATFORM READY – FIRST MODELING RESULTS AVAILABLE (TECNALIA): The LONGRUN simulation platform is a tool for the calculation of energy consumption and CO2 emissions of…

VDL Series Hybrid configuration

VDL is realising a long haulage series-hybrid e-coach with ICE range extender and zero-emissions driving range capability, enabling its operation in a Zero Urban Emission Zone (ZUEZ) within cities with…

IRIZAR P2 hybrid powertrain configuration and connected strategies

To reduce GHG emissions and contribute to the project´s objectives, IRIZAR has proposed to develop a Hybrid vehicle with State of the Art (SotA) Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) fueled with…

IRIZAR savings potential

Simulation shows up to 7,59% of potential saving with hybridization and electrification! However, it varies quite a lot depending on the driving cycle.

IRIZAR Hybrid Architecture

Due to a good compromise among Fuel economy, CO2 emissions and powertrain integration complexity (which have direct impact on TCO), parallel hybrid powertrain topologies are currently a suitable HEV solution…

Innovative coolant pump design and testing

The replacement of conventional centrifugal pumps of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) with volumetric pumps, in particular Sliding Rotary Vane Pump (SVRP), leads to a proven reduction of fuel consumption and…

Innovative combustion and ignition system – CFD and SCE activities update

FPT is very pleased with the excellent combution system called SwumbleTM, meaning a significant improvement of the efficiency of the spark-ignited engine is in sight! The single cylinder engine (SCE)…

DAF 50% BTE improvement

September 2022 Bringing all engine measures together a BTE of more than 50 % can be achieved when using HVO fuel. This means that DAF found a roadmap towards 50%,…

Prototypes of engines and drivelines ready

From start, both SCE and full engine building was going to plan. Now, the DAF developments have gone into a crucial phase with Multi-Cylinder Engine Testing and validation taking place….

Novel electric motor design

A full-size electric motor dedicatedly designed for long-haul trucks have been prototyped and prepared for tests at Chalmers. The motor with continuous power at 200kW is specified for uphill climbing…

Vehicle Testing

Baseline Vehicle Testing has taken place. This concerns an evaluation of the baseline vehicles according to the methodology defined earlier. A reference vehicle available on the market has been determined…

Model for passive NOx adsorbers

A model was developed that is able to describe the state of the passive NOx adsorber, which is critical for the use of PNA, since it must be empty when…

Thermal insulation (FEV)

Partner FEV has developed a deep understanding of what thermal insulation’s contribution can be towards proving the engine efficiency potential by thermal insulation to contribute to reach 50% brake thermal…

Connected Services for Heavy-Duty Transport Itinerary and Driving Style Optimization

IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN) oversaw the development of connected strategies for heavy-duty vehicles aimed at enhancing the sustainability of transportation systems, with the main objective of minimizing energy consumption…

LONGRUN activities by VOLVO

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LONGRUN activities by DAF

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Eco-routing

IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN)

First milestone achieved

Testing of the vehicles

Alternative and sustainable fuels in the heavy duty transport sector

CO2 emissions reduction from transport sector is of paramount importance

LONGRUN activities by FPT Industrial

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LONGRUN activities by FORD Otosan

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LONGRUN News – April 2021

Life Cycle Assessment

With TU Graz in the lead

EUCAR: LONGRUN in Focus

On January 2020 three EUCAR members (DAF Trucks, IVECO, and Volvo Group), launched the LONGRUN project (Development of efficient and environmental friendly long-distance powertrain for heavy-duty trucks and coaches). In…

Linked initiatives & previous research

The most relevant and recent projects dealing with aspects related to the proposed activities in LONGRUN: