Technology provides the principle means by which the required improvements to the road transport system will be achieved. The broad definition of technology as ‘know-how’ has been adopted, which emphasises that it concerns the application of knowledge. This includes ‘hard’ technology, which is based on science and engineering principles, as well as ‘soft’ technology, which includes the processes and organisation required to exploit science and engineering know-how effectively.
This section includes a summary of the review of Version 1.0 of the Technology Roadmap as undertaken by the thematic groups.
1. Engine and powertrain (E&PT)
- Thermal and mechanical efficiency
- Performance and drivability
- Emissions (pollution and noise)
- Reliability and durability
- Speed to market and cost
- Weight and size
- Safety
2 . Hybrid, Electric and Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles (HEAFV)
- Fuel cells
- Hybrid engines
- Advanced internal combustion engines
- Electrics and electronics for energy and drive systems
- Conventional and alternative fuels
- System integration and vehicle infrastructure
- Design and manufacture
3 . Advanced Software, Sensors, Electronics and Telematics (ASSET)
- Shift to software
- Access and use of vehicles
- Architecture and reliability
- Human vehicle interaction
- Information management
4 . Advanced Structures and Materials (FASMAT)
- Safety
- Product configurability/flexibility
- Economics
- Environment
- Manufacturing systems
5 . Design and manufacturing processes (DMaP)
-Lifecycle
- Manufacturing
- Integration
Technology introduction has been considered against 3 timescales:
0 to 5 years. Existing technologies where significant barriers exist to commercialisation, such as standards or system integration, cost etc. Efforts should focus on the development of technology demonstrators.
5 to 10 years. Significant improvements to current and emerging technologies. Efforts should focus on developing embryonic technologies to a point where they can feed into demonstrators.
10 to 20 years. Current technologies are not suitable and new solutions are required. Efforts should focus on a new concept development to achieve long term goals, encouraging radical, innovative technologies for evaluation
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