Newsletter
We are pleased to share the most recent developments of the PowerDrive project, aimed at reshaping European road transportation and guiding it toward zero-emission mobility. Significant milestones have been achieved in recent months, engaging with the global mobility community through participation in several international events. This edition of the eNewsletter highlights the key project achievements along with a summary of the contributions of our partners, whose expertise is driving POWERDRIVE’s progress and impact.
Volvo has joined the POWERDRIVE partnership as a work package coordinator. Volvo is leading the integration and testing of next-generation powertrains, utilizing advanced technology, including Silicon Carbide (SiC), for improved efficiency and performance. With a newly defined test rig and collaboration with Chalmers University for inverter development, Volvo is preparing to assemble and evaluate a demonstration prototype, optimizing the load profile with real-world driving data.
Over the past months, the POWERDRIVE project actively participated in several significant international events, increasing the project’s visibility and fostering the exchange of knowledge with industry experts.
The success of POWERDRIVE is driven by the contributions of its partners:
The next in-person General Assembly will be held in Rome on April 2025 and will be hosted by SCIRE. This meeting will bring together all project partners to review progress, share insights, and define the roadmap for a sustainable, zero-emission future.
Additionally, POWERDRIVE delivered real-time updates during the EVOLVE Webinar, promoting dynamic interactions among participants.
Finally, in November, the 6th Consortium Meeting enabled detailed discussions on operational strategies, reinforcing collaboration and driving the project toward its milestones.
Finally, in November, the 6th Consortium Meeting enabled detailed discussions on operational strategies, reinforcing collaboration and driving the project toward its milestones.
This project has received funding from European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme H2020 (GA No. 101056857)
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In March 2024, the project played a leading role at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2024 conference in Peru. This international event provided an important opportunity to showcase cutting-edge research and foster networking and collaboration opportunities. As a valuable outcome, Hans Wouters from KU Leuven – EnergyVille received the Best Presentation Award for his work on Interleaved PCB Windings, highlighting the project’s commitment to advancing technological improvements.
PowerDrive also presented advancements and results focused on developing the Onboard Charger at the EGVIA Event organized at KU Leuven.
The project has held several pivotal meetings among partners to steer the initiative forward. The General Assembly 2024 was held in Dublin at Trinity College, discussing activities to date and outlining future phases of the project.
The project has held several pivotal meetings among partners to steer the initiative forward. The General Assembly 2024 was held in Dublin at Trinity College, discussing activities to date and outlining future phases of the project.
In June 2024, the project showcased its latest technological advancements at PCIM Europe in Nuremberg, Germany—the leading exhibition and conference for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management. POWERDRIVE’s participation reinforced its role in improving efficiency and performance in zero-emission transportation.
In April 2024, the project continued its impactful engagement at the renowned Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2024 forum, celebrated for uniting experts from across the transportation sector. The TRA 2024 allowed the team from Trinity College Dublin to present their paper on “Markov Chain and K-means Clustering Analyses for Constructing Electric Vehicle Drive Cycle for Dublin, Ireland.” Their work demonstrated the project’s technical capabilities and opened new avenues for dialogue and partnership.
In November 2024, at the electronicaFair in Munich, the KU Leuven – EnergyVille – VITO team actively participated with their dedicated stand, engaging in a week of insightful discussions and innovative showcases. The event served as a dynamic platform for exchanging knowledge, strengthening collaborations, and exploring new opportunities, further reinforcing the project’s impact in the field of sustainable mobility.
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