Demonstration of zero emission coaches and buses in long distance operations (2ZERO Partnership)
- Funder
- European Commission · Horizon Europe
- Award amount
- Up to €13,500,000
- Deadline
- April 14, 2027
- Eligible countries
- European Union, United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Israel, Global
Summary
Forthcoming EU call topic HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-04 · HORIZON Innovation Actions. Part of call HORIZON-CL5-2027-03: MOBILITY. Opens 2026-12-15; next deadline 2027-04-14. Topic page: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-04
Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: - Integration of the results of the demonstrations in regular operation of passenger transport operators, in long distance operations. Accelerated replication of this integration, beyond original demo partners, using specific recommendations and sharing of best practices - Reliable operation of long distance zero emission buses and coaches in the EU. - Improved comfort and inter-modality for long distance people mobility services. - Demonstrated innovative zero emission solutions for long distance people mobility in a holistic approach taking net congestions challenges and charging solutions into account.
Scope: Zero emission buses for urban and sub-urban use are successfully implemented in Europe. This has addressed the need to improve air quality, reduce noise and innovate people mobility. Yet there are limitations due to range, vehicle weight and available charging infrastructure to further extend zero emission vehicles in more energy demanding long-distance (ranging from regional, national to transnational) people mobility that needs to be addressed. There is a need to further develop zero-emission solutions where vehicle weight and energy demand are challenges. Proposed actions are expected to address all of the following aspects: - Develop sustainable and affordable, long-distance zero emission people mobility solutions for different areas and regions with new and viable business cases based on new operation models and smart management of fleets and of coaches and buses. - Test and apply concepts, tools and models with direct involvement of European…
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