HCT-II
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Volvo Technology AB - Volvo GTT |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 24 830 300 |
| Project duration | December 2019 - August 2024 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Transport Efficiency |
Purpose and goal
The project holds Sweden as one of the foremost in research with HCT combinations, continued research is needed to hold this position. The project produces facts that the parties can use in various international research projects. The project promotes collaboration between industry and universities, colleges and institutes. The project´s hypothesis is that HCT- transportation increases the energy efficiency of transport by 15-30% and productivity per vehicle / driver by up to 50%.
Expected results and effects
Ensure basis for regulations and infrastructure impact for the rapid introduction of longer and heavier HCT vehicles. HCT´s effects on energy, emissions, transport & driver efficiency, congestion and road safety. Basis for societal benefit calculations and cross-border traffic in the Nordic region with HCT vehicles. Verify technical solutions and show increased energy / transport efficiency through tests in real traffic. Investigate the transporters´ potential to go from BK2 / BK1 to BK4. Show HCTs influence on the VECTO tool to reach the CO2 targets in Europe.
Planned approach and implementation
In order to reach the goals, HCT vehicles will be tested in real operation, the experimental combinations DUO-trailer, DUO-trailer, ST-drag, ST-crane and ETT. New combinations are started for simulations, tests and grease tests before the introduction of 34.5 meters long HCT. The HCT vehicles´ energy use distribution is analyzed. Result will be disseminated in the form of presentations, publications and documentation to the Swedish Transport Administration and the Swedish Transport Agency. The project will also simulate the energy use for HCT combinations according to VECTO.