Test sites
These are the ASSURED Use Cases tested in controlled conditions across Europe.
Electric Buses
Use Case 1: Superfast DC conductive charging (< 5 min)
Partners involved: ALTRA (lead), IVECO, VUB, ABB
This use case has two objectives:
- To show a battery electric urban bus for public transport with superfast charging (< 5 min) and regular electric drive range 300 km and up to 12 km between charging stations, with a power transfer capability > 400 kW superfast charge with Automation Connection Device (ACD), panto-up technology, or type A technology.
- To show a battery electric urban bus for public transport with superfast charging (< 20 min) and regular electric drive range 450 km and up to 70 km between charging stations, with a power transfer capability > 400 kW superfast charge with ACD Type B technology (panto-down).
Use Case 2: Superfast DC conductive charging
Partners involved: VOLVO (lead), ABB
This use case, led by Volvo, supports the demonstration of high-capacity bus line management during peak hour service, with superfast power transmission achieving high transport efficiency in tandem with zero emissions and low noise levels. Also, it shows TCO's competitiveness for the whole bus system, including environmental benefits.
Use Case 3: Superfast DC conductive charging for an 18m fleet of BEV buses
Partners involved: IRIZAR (lead), JEMA
The goal of Use Case 3 is to show the effective operation of a full bus fleet of 18 opportunity charging 18 m articulated e-buses, maximizing the power flow at auxiliary levels (focusing primarily on heating and ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) and battery thermal management system (BTMS) in order to minimize the frequency of service for the same number of vehicles. The buses operated with a service frequency of 10 minutes.
Use Case 4: Fleet of Electric buses
Partners involved: PKM (lead), SOLARIS, VUB
Use Case 5: BEV Bus
Partners involved: VDL Bus & Coach (lead), HELIOX, ABB
Use Case 5, led by VDL Bus & Coach, aims to update the current serial fast charging technology. Two VDL Citea e-bus applications and charging interfaces fitted with ACD type A or B to superfast charging technology. Associated charging strategies and Value-Added Services, such as preconditioning in compliance with the new standards are also available. VDL electric buses were modified, and their Vehicle Charging Control Unit (VCCU) and high-voltage vehicle system streamlined. Superfast charging software and interfaces were paired with an optimized charging strategy for two ACD concepts.
Electric Trucks
Use Case 6: Superfast DC conductive charging of MAN BEV refuse collection
Partners involved: MAN (lead), ABB, IAV
Use Case 7: Superfast DC conductive charging of VOLVO Electric refuse truck
Partners involved: VOLVO (lead), ABB
Electric Vans
Use Case 8: Fast wireless charging of Light Duty electric VAN
Partners involved: TOFAS (lead), ICCS, POLITO