Belgian Platform on Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles in Flanders
Outline» Introduction : aspects related to the roll-out of electric vehicles» Projects related to electric vehicles in Flanders/Belgium» Conclusions
Short Introduction VITO» Mission : As independent and customer-oriented research organization, VITO (± 600 employees) provides innovative technological solutions as well as scientifically based advice and support in order to stimulate sustainable development and reinforce the economic and social fabric of Flanders.» Active in Sustainable Technologies in the field of :» Energy» Smart grids & integration of (PH)EV s» Batteries & Ultracapacitors» Environment» Materials» Remote sensing» More information : www.vito.be
Automotive industry in Belgium» GDP : ± 383 billion (2009)» Turnover automotive industry : 15,9 billion (2008)» Employees in automotive industry : 81.661 (2008)» OEM s :» Passenger cars : Volvo Cars, Ford, Audi, Toyota Motor Europe, Opel,» Bus & Coach : Van Hool, VDL Jonckheere, Green Propulsion,» Trucks : Volvo Europe Truck,» Custom made vehicles : Mol Cy,» Suppliers :» More than 300 suppliers from Tier1 -» Tenneco Automotive, LMS, Bosal, Bekaert, Recticel, Punch Powertrain,» Universities / Research Institutes :» Brussels (VUB), Leuven (KUL), Gent, Antwerp, Hasselt, Liège,» VITO, Flanders DRIVE, Green Propulsion, Sirris, VIL, VIM,» Platforms :» Agoria Automotive, FEBIAC, AVERE, Citelec, VSWB, Campus Auto, CAW,
Transition to electrified transport -> > Synergies between sectors» Huge challenges on energy supply & energy efficiency in all sectors» Look for integrated solutions!» E-mobility + Renewable Energy Sources (Smart Grids) + EE Buildings and Cities + World crude oil prices 140 120 100 US$/barrel 80 60 40 20 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
How? Involvement of all stakeholders
Situation in Belgium Focus on running projects» Previous Belgian Platform on Electric Vehicles meetings already focussed on aspects like incentives, electric vehicles, infrastructure,» Focus on some running demonstration or research projects (not exhaustive list!)
Situation in Belgium Focus on running projects» Up to now mainly private initiatives investing in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure @ companies, parking spots and some public charging spots» Ongoing call for Living Labs in Flanders can give a boost to extra demonstration and research projects
Situation in Belgium Focus on running projects
Situation in Belgium Focus on running projects
Situation in Belgium Focus on running projects
Situation in Belgium Focus on running projects» Linear : Breakthrough project: Smart energy supply in Flanders (2009-2014)» Local Intelligent Networks and Energy Active Regions» http://www.linear-smartgrid.be/» Large demonstration & deployment project on smart grids smart homes, which also includes an e-mobility part» Budget 40 m, funding 10 m, 5 years project, started in 2009» Collaborative Innovation project with Flemish Industrial and academic partners
Situation in Belgium Focus on running projects» Linear : Breakthrough project: Smart energy supply in Flanders (2009-2014)» Fieldtest with minimum 200 up to 1000 houses where demand side management will be demonstrated on a residential and district level, the flexibility of electric vehicles is also of high interest in this project, the exact fleet number of electric vehicles incorporated in the field test is not yet know» Synergie with IWT call for Living Labs
Situation in Belgium Focus on running projects» SPARC : Smart Plug-in Automobile Renewable Charging Services (2011-2012)» Focus on charging infrastructure on parking spots and the business models needed behind it, demonstration of the proof-of-concept at a parking in the city of Bruges» Synergie with IWT call for Living Labs» Smart Intelligent algorithms and architecture» Plugin Automobiles OEM independent PHEVs» Renewable Optimize Green Energy» Charging Charge while parked» Services Integrated with key car services (car parking, car leasing)
Integration Integration of of nearby nearby renewable renewable energy energy sources sources Load Load shaping shaping for for parallel parallel charging charging scenarios scenarios Context Business Models Business Models LEASE Key Vehicle Services User studies Smart Power Grid Charge Anywhere Proof-of- Concept Home Car/Driver authentication Accurate, fraud-sensitive invoicing Scalable to mass market Large Car Parkings Charging Station Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Situation in Belgium Focus on running projects» Trans2House : Transition pathways to efficient (electrified) transport for households» The main objective is to investigate how to develop driving forces and shift the social, cultural, technological, economic and political barriers to household energy consumption reduction. The aim is to assess the transition towards EVs and PHEV for Belgium and its regions. Partners: VUB, VITO, ABEA» Eco-efficiency of the Brussels mobility based on the Ecoscore methodology» This project investigates the impact of policy measures on personal transportation in the Brussels Capital Region and the effect on the overall eco-efficiency of the car park.» Environmental and market potential for electric vehicles in Flanders (2010-2011), LNE (VUB)
Situation in Belgium Focus on running projects» ESTO : Energy storage» Focus on Li-batteries for passenger cars and busses, so more component level research project» CED : Continous Electric Drive» Technical feasability study on inductive charging for buses and passenger cars»
Situation in Belgium Focus on running projects» Involvement in European Research Projects : some examples» ELVIRE (2010-2013) Electric Vehicle communication to Infrastructure, Road services and Electricity supply (VUB)» Safedrive (2010-2013) A Platform Power Management System and Modular Drive Motor Topology for Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (VUB)» STRAIGHTSOL (2011-2013) STRAtegies and measures for smarter urban freight SOLutions (VUB)» Opera4FEV (2011-2015) Operating Rack for Full Electric Vehicles (VUB)» SuperLib (2011-2013) Smart Battery Control System based on a Charge equalization Circuit for an advanced Dual-Cell Battery for Electric Vehicles» Partners : VUB, AVL, VALEO, BOSCH, CRF, FhG, VOLVO, European Batteries, K&S, EB, IFPEN» E-Harbours (2010-2013) E-Logistics in NSR Harbour Cities (VITO)»
Platforms for information exchange» Belgian platforms» Belgian Platform on Electric Vehicles» Automotive : Flanders DRIVE, Agoria Automotive, Federauto, CAW, AVERE/ASBE,» Mobility : VIM, VIL,» Energy :» Smart Grids Flanders Workgroup Grid Connected Vehicles» VREG - Beleidsplatform Slimme Netten»» International platforms» IEA IA Hybrid & Electric Vehicles (VITO)» ENEVATE - European Network on Electric Vehicles and Transferring Expertise (2009-2012) (VITO)» AVERE (VUB)»
Link to education and innovation» Besides Research & Demonstration, don t forget the education and innovation/valorisation part!
Link to education and innovation» EIT KIC InnoEnergy» http://www.innoenergy-initiative.com/» EIT KIC : aim is closing the knowledge triangle education-research-innovation and make sure that research results gets valorized quicker in Europe» VITO is part of the Energy related KIC (InnoEnergy) within the co-location BeNeLux, our focus is smart cities which integrates energy efficient buildings, smart grids and electric transport in a city environment» First research project related to vehicles within co-location BeNeLux = EVCity Business & services models to support the roll-out of electric vehicles in cities
Conclusion : A lot is going on! World crude oil prices 140 120 100 US$/barrel 80 60 40 20 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Thank you for your attention CONTACT INFORMATION» Carlo Mol» VITO» Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol (Belgium)» Tel : +32 14 33 58 85» Fax : +32 14 32 11 85» Email : carlo.mol@vito.be» URL : www.vito.be