Projects
National and European research
National and international projects
SCIRE provides services both as a technical consultant or as a technical partner in national and international projects, particularly in the transportation, green vehicles, and sustainable energy sectors. In addition, within the framework of these projects, SCIRE can also take on responsibilities related to communication and dissemination.
Project name
GENIUS – powertrain diGitalE
inNovativo per la mobilItà
Urbana soStenibile
FUNDINGS:
NextGenerationEU
spoke 2
Timeline
2024-2025
Partners
OPV SOLUTIONS
FCE Flati Costruzioni
Elettromeccaniche S.r.l.
Total budget
183.323,33 €
Description
Implementation of hardware, software, and digital predictive maintenance-oriented methodologies equipped with artificial intelligence with 5G communication and data-driven approach intended to be deployed in an innovative integrated powertrain for high-efficiency electric vehicles combining safety, reliability, and driving comfort with a digital MaaS-oriented approach, with the final solution integrating powertrain (eAxle) and 5G digital system developed specifically for light four-wheel vehicles.
Project name
VIRTUOSO-Virtual Reality
Tools for Understanding
Scientific Observations
FUNDINGS:
NextGenerationEU
spoke 3
Timeline
2024-2025
Partners
UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI
STUDI NICCOLÒ CUSANO
Total budget
200.000 €
Description
Advanced visualization systems for big data coming from scientific research, in particular in the astrophysics and geophysics fields, with the development of an advanced Virtual Reality laboratory for remote and immersive rendering Analysis of the needs of researchers in the specific research field for the processing of input data and the return of outputs Set up of the advanced visualization and immersive interaction applications to encourage current research and the birth of new insights and descriptive models, the experimental development of hardware and software tools. Collaboration with national and international research bodies.
Project name
POWERDRIVE Power electronics
optimisation for next generation
electric vehicle components
FUNDINGS:
EU
Timeline
2022-2025
Partners
KU Leuven
Tampere
Chalmers
NEVS
SMA
Onsemi
Rogers
TC Dublin
Mathworks
Total budget
5.998.877,00 €
Description
The concept of POWERDRIVE is that all the experience and expertise of the project partners in the development of electric drivetrain components is leveraged and lead into the integration of advanced power electronics solutions for an optimised powertrain. This concept brings additional opportunities to strengthen Europe’s supply chain in electromobility for road transportation and to achieve zero-emission road mobility. SCIRE is involved in two different WPs: the former related to thermo-fluid dynamics optimization of the cooling system (relating both to single component cooling jacket and complete system), the latter related to dissemination activities of the whole project results.
Project name
REFLECTIVE – REconFigurable Light
EleCTrIc VEhicle
FUNDINGS:
EU
Timeline
2022-2024
Partners
VTT
CY.R.I.C C
UNIVERSITÀ
DEGLI STUDI
NICCOLÒ
CUSANO
SENSIBLE 4 OY
THIEN EDRIVES
AVL SOFTWARE
AND
FUNCTIONS
UNIVERZA V
LJUBLJANI
Slovenia
IDIADA
AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
AuVe Tech OÜ
Total budget
5.981.056,25 €
Description
REFLECTIVE Project will develop and demonstrate a novel concept for a distributed and modular fully electric vehicle combining compact size and design for purposes. The design proposed by REFLECTIVE is scalable, going from L7 vehicles up to small and light M1/A vehicles, flexible, going from passenger transportation to good transportation in last-mile delivery, and rightsized for a mission for supreme energy efficiency. Particular attention has been given to the security standards and to the innovation in terms of ADAS so to guarantee autonomous potentialities to the developed vehicle. Moreover, the reconfigurable interiors allow to guarantee a multipurpose usage of the vehicle, passing from a 4 seats vehicle for person transportation, to a 2 seats plus cargo area while the vehicle is used for goods transportation.
Project name
ELICIT (Environmentally Low Impact
Cooling Technology)
FUNDINGS:
EU
Timeline
2007-2010
Partners
Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”
FIAT
Elasis Research Center
Total budget
2.500.000 €
Description
This project specifically focuses on the application of magnetic cooling technology to the domestic refrigeration market. SCIRE has developed a metal foam radiator, making an experimentally validated numerical model that can correctly simulate heat exchange in natural convection.
Project name
DRIVEMODE (Integrated Modular
Distributed Drivetrain for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles)
FUNDINGS:
EU
Timeline
2017-2021
Partners
DANFOSS
VTT
Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”
AVL
CHALMERS
BORG WARNER
SEMIKRON
NEVZ
TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT
ICONS
UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA
THIEN E DRIVES
Total budget
7.000.000 €
Description
The DRIVEMODE concept stems from the idea of integrating technologies (used in electrical machines and in power electronics) to provide highly efficient and compact integrated modular drivetrain components dedicated to different kinds of cars. These include mass produced electric and hybrid vehicles, low performance and high performance vehicles and different types of heavy-duty vehicle.
Project name
Hi-Quad
FUNDINGS:
MISE
Timeline
2010-2014
Partners
Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”
FIAT
Elasis
altri partner industriali italiani
Total budget
3.200.000
Description
Design of advanced electric/hybrid powertrains, focusing on high-efficiency solutions for sustainable mobility.
Project name
Hi-ZEV
FUNDINGS:
MISE
Timeline
2011-2015
Partners
Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”
FIAT Elasis
Advanced Devices
ENEA
CASPUR
CONCEPT INN
DYESOL ITALIA
ELETTROMEDIA
Total budget
3.800.000 €
Description
HI-ZEV-Innovative vehicle prepared for the installation of a fully electric powertrain (Zero Emission Vehicle) and a hybrid powertrain (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) with high performance, eco-friendly and low environmental impact.
Project name
DeTeACH (Adaptive
Digital Aerodynamics for Motorcycles)
FUNDINGS:
MISE
Timeline
2012-2016
Partners
Piaggio
Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”
Total budget
2.000.000 €
Description
Design of an enduro motorcycle frame using digital adaptive aerodynamics to improve performance and safety.
Project name
MUSS (Motorcycle
Unified Simulation Software)
FUNDINGS:
MISE
Timeline
2013-2017
Partners
Piaggio
Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”
Total budget
2.500.000 €
Description
Development of open-source CFD software for optimization of motorcycle engine design.
Project name
ATRE
FUNDINGS:
POR
Timeline
2017-2020
Partners
Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”
Total budget
4.000.000 €
Description
Implementation of an advanced metal foam and kerosene thermal storage system with flow management system and performance optimization.
Project name
OPTIMA
FUNDINGS:
PON
Timeline
2020-2023
Partners
Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”
Total budget
3.500.000 €
Description
Optimization of industrial processes and advanced manufacturing technologies to improve production efficiency.
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