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Motorization and powertrain

Program Director : Brigitte MARTIN, IFP

Develop a high-performance, environmentally friendly powertrain for diverse urban transport applications :

Engine optimization : diesel, controlled ignition, fuels, alternative fuels and post treatment.

Hybrid motor development of subsystems (batteries, supercapacitors, electric motors), integration and energy optimization.

Integrated safety / security

Program Director: Philippe BEILLAS, INRETS

Design solutions to improve the safety and security of industrial vehicles.

Safety: improve user safety in accidents involving industrial vehicles through use of active (prevention) and passive (protection) measures; safety of passengers, safety of other road users (such as pedestrians).

Security: design and integrate security enhancements for passengers and goods.

Architecture and comfort

Program Director: Philippe GRAND, IRISBUS

Design tomorrow’s urban vehicles to meet the challenges of sustainable development and mobility in the
city.

Technologies: vehicle structure, new materials, use of hybrid motors and new concepts.

System performance: improved vehicle comfort, powertrains and systemwide consumption.

Comfort: lighter vehicles, reduced vibrations and noise, improved accessibility and new innovative architecture.

Transport systems

Program Director: Bernard FAVRE, RENAULT TRUCKS

Create comprehensive transport solutions, including communication between vehicles, infrastructures and the urban system, as part of the drive for sustainable development.

Technologies : communication (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, V2V & V2I ….), measurements, data management (traffic, logistics, urban entities…) and vehicle adaptation.

System performance : passenger and freight mobility, safety and security, environment and traffic congestion and quality of service.

Research focuses : itineraries, regulation, communication platforms, supervision, identification of entities and connection between the vehicle and the system.