Circular Lightweight Powertrain - Pre-study (CLIP)
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| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB - RISE |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | June 2026 - January 2027 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Circularity - FFI |
| Call | Cirkularitet FFI – spring 2026 |
Purpose and goal
The purpose is to assess whether fibre‑reinforced plastics can replace metal in heavy truck powertrains without compromising function or durability. The goals are to identify 3–5 components with strong lightweighting potential, select promising materials and processes, demonstrate 20–40% weight reduction in at least one concept, and evaluate recycling pathways and environmental impact.
Expected effects and result
Förväntade resultat är en tydlig bedömning av möjligheten att använda FRP i drivlinekomponenter, inklusive utvalda komponenter, lovande material och tillverkningsprocesser samt verifierad viktminskningspotential. Effekterna är minskad energiförbrukning, lägre utsläpp, ökad cirkularitet via identifierade återvinningsvägar samt stärkt konkurrenskraft för framtida lätta och hållbara drivlinor.
Planned approach and implementation
The project is carried out as a pre-study structured into four work packages: project management, requirement analysis of powertrain components, material screening and benchmarking, and assessment of manufacturing and recycling processes. The work is conducted in close collaboration between RISE and TRATON, focusing on identifying promising concepts, evaluating performance, and assessing sustainability and cost.