VERY-LOW-ENERGY AUXILIARIES AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Halving driving range uncertainty and over-consumption caused by passenger compartment conditioning (which can cut up to 50% off driving range and accounts for one-third of the kWh consumed annually)
Simultaneously improving the occupants’ comfort and experience

A new approach to assessing thermal comfort in the context of connected electric vehicles (thesis).

Development of coupled models (aero-thermal, radiative, physiological and psycho-sensory aspects of the passenger compartment and occupants) for the analysis or parametric study of passenger compartment thermal comfort integrating the energy management of the vehicle’s traction.
Operation to develop and test ‘intelligent’ driving configurations and strategies designed to deliver high-quality economic, customisable comfort adapted to new forms of mobility.
Doctoral research into the comfort experienced, supported by human experiments in a controlled passenger compartment environment, and modelling (digital test dummy).Potential of disruptive technologies on the heat production system (proof of concept)

Establishing a digital platform shared by the partners and focused on passenger compartment thermal comfort and vehicle energy management.
Sharing advanced metrics on comfort assessment.
Identifying directions in which to take solutions and supporting the sector so that future rechargeable electric or hybrid vehicles reach the objectives set.
Equipment manufacturers will find an ideal environment for the definition and promotion of their internal technological developments.