HCT-II
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Volvo Technology AB - Volvo GTT |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 24 825 377 |
| Project duration | December 2019 - August 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Transport Efficiency |
| Call | Effective and connected transport systems - FFI - 2019-06-11 |
Important results from the project
Target fulfillment: Reduced energy consumption (ABBA/ABba/AB): Yes Understanding why energy consumption is reduced: Yes Number of vehicles we test: 4 DUO-trailer, 2 DUO-CAT, 1 DUoETT, 4 long-link. Tested and closed all 74 tonnes 24 m combinations. We have performed focus studies on test tracks Impact on traffic safety and accessibility: We have investigated the impact on cyclists when overtaking. Accessibility, Vehicle stability and road friction has been studied: Yes
Expected long term effects
The results will have an impact on legislation for HCT combinations Expansion of road network for 34.5 meter combinations The Swedish Transp. Adm. can work through the 4-step principle, by developing combinations that can be driven on today´s BK1 and BK4 road networks. Increased transport efficiency, i.e. more goods per vehicle km and driver km, less energy consumption per goods km. Fewer trucks per transport also contributes to increased road safety.
Approach and implementation
The project group of 28 partners includes the necessary actors to be able to go from idea to tests on public roads with real transports in several segments. The pandemic in 2020 changed the conditions and we adapted the work. The project focuses on long & heavier HCT vehicle combinations. In December 2023, two combinations on public roads up to 34.5 meters were approved, which is a success for this and previous projects. VTI´s and LTU´s research has been well integrated in the project.