From Connected to Sustainable Mobility (FREEDOM)
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Högskolan i Halmstad |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 5 000 000 |
| Project duration | November 2021 - March 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Transport Efficiency |
| End-of-project report | 2021-02548engelska.pdf (pdf, 1006 kB) |
Important results from the project
The combination of the massive amount of relevant but under-utilised mobility data and AI/ML expertise is what gave birth to the idea of the FREEDOM project. As electromobility has gained significant attention in the automotive industry, it is natural that EVs have been the primary focus. We covered many aspects, from reasons to switch to an EV and the challenges associated with them to the most important lessons learnt. One key direction has been the charging process. It remains one of the most discussed aspects of EV ownership, and all actors continuously improve this experience.
Expected long term effects
Our key result targets the low-hanging fruit when it comes to time-shifting the charging patterns of electric vehicles, even before solutions such as V2G become widely available. Changing from one charging strategy to another does not need to affect the behaviour of the user if implemented appropriately, and in regions where hourly pricing is available, the gains can be realised by unilateral action from individual car owners. Ideally, this would only mean opting in for an optimised charging service like the one developed in the FREEDOM project.
Approach and implementation
The FREEDOM project combined different areas of expertise. Data, infrastructure and processing capabilities form an important enabler for further developments. The combination of AI and Service Design ensures tangible and high-impact results with clear market value. Development of specialised cutting-edge Machine Learning algorithms for mobility data, based on the Graph Neural Networks paradigm, leads to unmatched efficiency. Sustainability focus safeguards long-term vision. Finally, maintaining a business perspective establishes buy-in from key stakeholders.