All Achieved Results

All project related (interim) results can be found at this page.


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March 1, 2020

Connected Services HMI for Heavy-Duty Transport Itinerary Optimization

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintMaking 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…
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March 1, 2020

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

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintThe 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…
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March 1, 2020

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

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintThe 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…
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March 1, 2020

Primafrio validation of LONGRUN Truck via Field Trial

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintGrupoPrimafrio 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…
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March 1, 2020

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

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintThe 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…
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March 1, 2020

Pollutant Emission Reduction

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintAftertreatment 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…
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March 1, 2020

Optimisation of the Dual Fuel combustion

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintThe 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…
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March 1, 2020

Single cylinder activities on H2 combustion

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintLONGRUN 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…
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March 1, 2020

Irizar demonstrator vehicle

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintA 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…
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March 1, 2020

LONGRUN LCA calculation tool

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintLONGRUN 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…
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March 1, 2020

LONGRUN SIMULATION PLATFORM

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintSEPTEMBER 2022 – LONGRUN SIMULATION PLATFORM READY – FIRST MODELING RESULTS AVAILABLE (TECNALIA): The LONGRUN simulation platform is a tool for the calculation of energy consumption and…
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March 1, 2020

VDL Series Hybrid configuration

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintVDL 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)…
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March 1, 2020

IRIZAR P2 hybrid powertrain configuration and connected strategies

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintTo 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…
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March 1, 2020

IRIZAR savings potential

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintSimulation shows up to 7,59% of potential saving with hybridization and electrification! However, it varies quite a lot depending on the driving cycle.   Share this via…
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March 1, 2020

IRIZAR Hybrid Architecture

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintDue 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…
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March 1, 2020

Innovative coolant pump design and testing

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintThe 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…
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March 1, 2020

Innovative combustion and ignition system – CFD and SCE activities update

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintFPT 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…
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March 1, 2020

DAF 50% BTE improvement

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintSeptember 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…
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March 1, 2020

Prototypes of engines and drivelines ready

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintFrom 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…
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March 1, 2020

Novel electric motor design

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintA 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…
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March 1, 2020

Vehicle Testing

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintBaseline 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…
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March 1, 2020

Model for passive NOx adsorbers

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintA 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…
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March 1, 2020

Thermal insulation (FEV)

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintPartner 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…
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March 1, 2020

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

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrint  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…
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March 1, 2020

LONGRUN activities by VOLVO

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March 1, 2020

LONGRUN activities by DAF

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March 1, 2020

Eco-routing

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March 1, 2020

First milestone achieved

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March 1, 2020

Alternative and sustainable fuels in the heavy duty transport sector

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March 1, 2020

LONGRUN activities by FPT Industrial

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March 1, 2020

LONGRUN activities by FORD Otosan

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March 1, 2020

LONGRUN News – April 2021

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March 1, 2020

Life Cycle Assessment

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March 1, 2020

EUCAR: LONGRUN in Focus

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintOn 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…
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March 1, 2020

Linked initiatives & previous research

Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrintThe most relevant and recent projects dealing with aspects related to the proposed activities in LONGRUN: Share this via …TwitterLinkedinFacebookEmailWhatsappPrint
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