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
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
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