ROAD TRANSPORT RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION (2003 Call)

Future generation of clean & economical engines for cars Background: Flexible & clean engine characterised by ultra low emissions (very low: CO2 & noise, noxious gaseous and particulates emissions reduced to near zero levels), able to function on alternative and renewable fuels Expected outcome: Advanced knowledge, cost effective clean powertrains for passenger cars; Several passenger car demonstrators

Virtual institute on advanced combustion Background: Structure dispersed European research on advanced combustion, disseminate new knowledge, training of young engineers - scientists Expected outcome: Virtual institute dealing with simulation software, data bases, advanced measurement methods, training facilities, conferences

Safety for European roads Background: To improve road safety in Europe by developing integrated safety systems. Expected outcome: Development and introduction of advanced protection systems (passive safety) ; Evaluation of regulations and counter-measures.

Virtual Centre of Excellence for enhanced road vehicle passive safety Background: To improve road safety and to reduce the number of deaths and casualties in Europe. Expected outcome: Creation of a permanent organisation in the field of passive safety for road transport at European level; Creation of common research facilities and platforms.

Specific Targeted Research for Road Transport (1/2) New technologies and concepts for the assessment of environmental operation of both road vehicles and infrastructure (measurement and sensing technologies) (1.7). New technologies and concepts for clean maintenance, dismantling and recycling of road vehicles (2.5).

Specific Targeted Research for Road Transport (2/2) New construction concepts for road infrastructures (high quality, safe, low maintenance…) (2.6). New technologies and concepts to improve road vehicle and road infrastructure interface(including inspection aspects)(2.7). Road vehicle concepts for optimised operation in multi- modal chains (3.15).

RAIL TRANSPORT RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION (2003 Call)

Background: Doubling and tripling passenger and freight traffic by 2020 Expected outcome: Technologies and strategies to attain maximum infrastructure availability without comprising safety Enhancing capacity of European railway infrastructure, safety

Background: Increasing rail capacity requires holistic approach to innovation and rolling stock Expected outcome: New products and design allowing optimum operational capacity Enhanced vehicle - infrastructure interaction

Background: Different technical and operational conditions of the national rail systems Expected outcome: Modular approach to train architecture Innovative vehicle concepts

Background: Maintain an integrated railway system knowledge in a fragmenting sector Expected outcome: Centre of knowledge facilitating engineering interfaces and qualification of new products and services Virtual centre for technology and knowledge management

Integration and validation of measurement technologies to ensure optimized environmental operation of both rolling stock and infrastructure (1.7). Strategies, systems for clean maintenance, dismantling and recycling (2.5). Design and manufacture of new construction concepts for rail infrastructure (low noise, low maintenance, safety) (2.6) Design and manufacturing technologies to improve vehicle- track interaction including inspection technologies (2.7) Proposed topics of Rail Technology Research Projects : Specific Targeted Research (1/2)

Proposed topics of Rail Technology Research Projects : Specific Targeted Research (2/2) Innovative rolling stock for optimal energy and environmental performance, increased stability and carrying volume (3.15) Driving assistance technologies (4.11) Man-machine interface (4.14) The whole work programme is open for co-ordination activities.

WATERBORNE TRANSPORT RESEARCH TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION (2003 Call)

Ultra low emission for marine propulsion Background: Reduce maritime transport pollution in view of IMO forthcoming legislation. Expected outcome: Marine propulsion operating with conventional and non- conventional fuels, Optimisation of the total ship operational efficiency.

Integrated design and manufacturing in shipyards... Background: Maintain the leadership of EU shipyards in complex vessels. Expected outcome: Integration of production processes in shipyards. Modularization and standardisation of components and sub-assemblies.

Center of competence for structural analysis of ships... Background: Develop waterborne transport through improved public and commercial confidence on ship structural reliability. Expected outcome: Advanced knowledge on structural fatigue, collision strength, fire protection, noise and vibration. Creation of common research facilities and platforms

Specific Targeted Research for Waterborne Transport Measurement and sensing technologies for impact on the environment (1.7). Maintenance, construction of infrastructure and vessels interface (2.5, 2.6, 2.7).

New intermodal ships concepts (3.15). Navigation and monitoring on-board systems and user- friendly HMI (4.11, 4.14). Specific Targeted Research for Waterborne Transport

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