Pre-study: Test bed for energy efficient transports on construction sites
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Volvo Technology AB - Avd 6320, M1.6 |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 153 119 |
| Project duration | July 2013 - December 2013 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
The project was a pilot study with the aim to develop an application for a Test bed for energy-efficient automated transport in construction facilities within VINNOVA´s program ´Testbäddar in Miljöteknikområdet´ Investigations have been made of technology, finance and administration in the area and an application for a test-bed is being prepared to be submitted to VINNOVA.
Expected long term effects
As this is a pilot study the outcome is the ability to submit a full application for the construction of a Test bed for energy-efficient automated transport in construction facilities. The test bed, if allowed to be implemented, will enhance the ability of Swedish research on automated transport in construction facilities. This automation would make it possible to significantly reduce fuel consumption by optimizing the work performed by the vehicles on site.
Approach and implementation
The feasibility study has investigated the demands for a testbed to provide a basis for a full test-bed project application. The following areas have been studied * Economy and organization for a testbed to build a testbed that will then be able to run and develop on its own after the orginal project has finished. * Technical requirements and proposed system solutions has been described after a SoA of research in the area as well as practical the experiences from previous research in automotive environments. * Safety aspects during operation have been considered.