Awareness of climate change and stricter emission regulations have accelerated the search for sustainable energy solutions. A central goal is carbon-neutral energy use, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring reliable energy supply. In applications with limited grid access—such as festivals, …

Door toenemende mobiliteit van mensen en goederen staat in stedelijke gebieden de leefbaarheid onder druk. Maatregelen als zero-emissiezones moeten bijdragen aan een betere leefomgeving, maar voor veel ondernemers leidt dit beleid tot zorgen over de praktische uitvoerbaarheid en de eigen bedrijfsvoering …

Abstract Driven by the European Green Deal, the road-freight sector is hybridizing its fleet. However, at present, trailing units do not possess any form of powertrain, a missed opportunity. By introducing electrically driven axles, these units may reduce fuel consumption and emissions substantially. …

Abstract The upcoming EURO 7 regulation requires significant CO2 reductions in road freight, targeting towing vehicles and semitrailers. Semitrailers face a 10% reduction goal, with limited gains from aerodynamic tweaks and low rolling resistance tires, making electrification the most promising solution. …

Abstract Digital twinning of logistics vehicles can enhance decision making, to determine the right vehicle to use for the right duty (e.g. an EMS vehicle’s ability to negotiate the roundabouts in a route) and predict future tyre wear using vehicle telemetry (i.e. how much rubber is worn out and how …

HAN's work in progress on the ZEFES "Right vehicle in the right duty" tool for the digital twin is presented in TRA2024.

Data collection is crucial in modern automotive engineering. Yet, the focus on technological development often overlooks legal, ethical, and privacy aspects. This feasibility study aims to bridge this knowledge gap for SMEs and research entities by examining the technical, legal, and ethical aspects …

The logistics sector is continually seeking innovations to improve service productivity and profitability in freight transport, such as reduced fuel consumption and automation in warehouses. However, the road transport sector in Europe currently faces challenges such as a shortage of drivers, unused …

DurableCASE aims for a cooperativity framework for mobile (agro)robots. The framework comprises multiple software agents, partly centralized and partly to be integrated in high-level individual robot planning, that allow individual robots to become part of a team, performing functions faster and/ or …

Snelheid is één van de belangrijkste basisrisicofactoren in het verkeer. Hoe sneller er gereden wordt in een auto hoe groter de kans op (zware) ongevallen en hoe hoger de uitstoot van emissies. Beleid spitst zich daarom in toenemende mate toe op het voorkomen van te hoge snelheden en snelheidsverschillen …