Task Forces


Overview

 

 

EARPA's Task Forces

Since 2005 EARPA has been creating so-called Task Forces in which EARPA member experts actively discuss pertinent research topics. These Task Forces cover the main automotive R&D areas in which EARPA members are active and have a semi-permanent character; that is, they are subject to the interest of EARPA members and thus if this interest changes or ceases, the Task Force may also be modified or disbanded. On the other hand, new Task Forces may be started on the basis of members’ proposals and by the decision of the Executive Board.

 

 

Safety

Main technology areas

crash structures, restraint systems, human-machine interaction, ICT based safety systems, (semi-)autonomous driving, test & evaluation methods for safety systems

 

Participating members

AIT, Applus+ IDIADA, CEA, CEIT, Cidaut, Eindhoven University of Technology, Fraunhofer LBF, Hexagon Studio, IDMEC, ika, ISIS, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, LMS International, MIRA, OTAM, Ricardo, Safer, SIMLab, SP, Tecnalia, TNO, University of Firenze, Virtual Vehicle Competence Centre

 

Chairman Mr Peter Urban (IKA - Institut fur Kraftfahrwesen Aachen)
RWTH Aachen
Steinbachstr. 7
52074 Aachen
Germany
Tel: +49 241 80 27 015

 

 

Materials, Design & Production

Main technology areas

application of light-weight materials in vehicle structures, material behaviour, intelligent materials etc

 

Participating members

AIT, Applus+ IDIADA, APTL, CEIT, Cidaut, Eindhoven University of Technology, Fraunhofer LBF, Hexagon Studio, IDMEC, ika, ISIS, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Safer, SP, Tecnalia
TNO, University of Firenze, University of Ljubljana, Virtual Vehicle Competence Centre

 

Chairman Mr Thilo Bein (Fraunhofer LBF)
Bartningstr. 47
64289 Darmstadt
Germany
Tel: +49 61 51 16 69 25

 

 
 

Noise, Vibrations & Harshness

Main technology areas

noise and vibrations of vehicles, vehicle structures and components, noise reduction technologies etc

 

Participating members

AIT, Applus+ IDIADA, AVL, Cidaut, CMT Valencia, Eindhoven University of Technology, FEV, Fraunhofer LBF, Hexagon Studio, ika, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, LMS International, Ricardo, SP, Tecnalia, TNO, University of Firenze

 

Chairman

Mr Alfred Rust (AVL LIST gmbh)
Hans List Platz 1
8020 Graz
Austria
Tel: +43 316 787 1076

 

 

 
 

Modelling & Simulation

Main technology areas

advanced modelling and simulation technologies for R&D of powertrains and other applications

 

Participating members

Applus+ IDIADA, APTL, AVL, CEA, CEIT, Cidaut, CMT Valencia, Czech Technical University, Eindhoven University of Technology, FEV, Fraunhofer LBF, Hexagon Studio, IDMEC, IFP Energies nouvelles, ika, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, LAT, LMS International, Ricardo, TNO, University of Firenze, University of Ljubljana

 

Chairman Mr Christian Angelberger (IFP Energies nouvelles)
TAE - RL30
1-4 Ave de Bois-Preau
92852 Rueil-Malmaison
France
Tel: +33 1 47 52 57 45

 

 
 

Advanced Combustion Engines & Fuels

Main technology areas

Future engine concepts for sustainable transport and traffic, interaction of advanced combustion engines and alternative fuels. Function development for advanced engine concepts.

 

Participating members

Applus+ IDIADA, APTL, AVL, Cidaut, CMT Valencia, Cracow University of Technology, Czech Technical University, FEV, Hexagon Studio, IFP Energies nouvelles, ika, MIRA, Poznan University of Technology, Ricardo, Safer,
SP, TNO, University of Ljubljana, Vrije Universiteit Brussel

 

Chairman

Mr Gaetano De Paola (IFP Energies nouvelles)

Rond-point de l'échangeur de Solaize - BP3
69360 Solaize
France
Tel: +33 1 47 52 53 57

 

 
 

Hybrid and Electric Systems & Components

Main technology areas

hybrid and full-electric driveline and components, including control strategies

 

Participating members

AIT, Applus+ IDIADA, APTL, AVL, Bertrandt, CEA, Cidaut, Czech Technical University, Eindhoven University of Technology, Fraunhofer LBF, Hexagon Studio, IFP Energies nouvelles, ika, LAT, LMS International, MIRA, OTAM, Ricardo, Safer, SP, Tecnalia, TNO, University of Firenze, University of Ljubljana, Virtual Vehicle Competence Centre, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, VSI

 

Chairwoman Ms Margit Noll (AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology)
Donau-City-Strasse 1
1220 Wien
AUSTRIA
Tel: +43 50 550 4013

 

 
 

 

 

Urban Mobility

Main technology areas

Deals with non-technical issues related to the demand and implementation side of technology in Urban Mobility.

 

Participating members

AIT, Applus+ IDIADA, CEA, CEIT, Cidaut, Fraunhofer LBF, IFP Energies nouvelles, ika, Hexagon Studio, TNO, University of Firenze, University of Southampton, Virtual Vehicle Competence Centre, Vrije Universiteit Brussel

 

Chairman

Mr Ab Schelling (TNO)
Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6
NL 2628 XE Delft
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 888 668 649

 

 

Electronic & Communication Systems

Main technology areas

addresses specific electronic & communication issues in ITS

 

Participating members

Applus+ IDIADA, AVL, CEA, CEIT, Cidaut, Eindhoven University of Technology, Fraunhofer LBF, ika, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, LMS International, MIRA, SP, Tecnalia, TNO, University of Firenze, Virtual Vehicle Competence Centre, VSI, VTT

 

Chairman Mr Andrés Aparicio (Applus+ IDIADA)
P.O. box 20, l’Abornar
E-43710 - Santa Oliva
Spain
Tel: +34 977 166 029

 

 
 

Project Management

Main technology areas

discussion on FPs rules for participation & sharing experiences on EU project management and contracting

 

Participating members

AIT, AVL, CEIT, CIDAUT, FEV , Fraunhofer LBF, IFP Energies nouvelles, LMS, MIRA, Ricardo, Safer, TNO, VSI

 

Chairwoman Ms Muriel Attane (TNO)
Stieltjesweg 1
P.O. Box 155
2600 AD Delft
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 15 269 50 11