Page 93 - Technology Roadmap Transportation

TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP: TRANSPORTATION

TABLE 5.5 RESEARCH AGENDA FOR VEHICLE SAFETY CONTROL

Information enabled control (e.g. of Topology, Vehicle to vehicle communication, Vehicle
SHORT to instrument communication, traffic etc.)
TERM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1-5 YEARS) Development of hardware and control systems to optimize in-vehicle energy
management
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reduction of parasitic losses from ancillary equipment by appropriate maintenance
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Intelligent thermal management
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Development of hardware and control systems to optimize in-vehicle energy
management
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reduction of parasitic losses from ancillary equipment by appropriate maintenance. All
these components reduce engine efficiency by consuming large amount of power in the
compressor and other moving components
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Demonstration of information enabled control at vehicle level for routing, energy
management and safety
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vehicle energy management (Direct and indirect)

Power train optimization for recognized routes
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MEDIUM
TERM Intelligent power train and Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) management
(5-10 YEARS) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Autonomous powertrain and vehicle control

LONG
TERM Control systems integrated with active safety systems
(10-15 YEARS)

5.4 ELECTRIC MOBILITY INNOVATIONS made in this direction and trials of new battery
There is likely to be an increase in the use and charging technologies are being undertaken.
of alternative fuels in near future as new Innovative solutions are being devised to extend
technologies are being developed at a fast the range of electric cars. The accessibility of
pace. The only challenge is to make them car charging points through smart grids and
affordable. Promising technology prototypes inductive charging is being enhanced and
exist but most are at an early concept stage. suitable infrastructure is being created in cities.
These technologies include fuel-cells, biofuels However, at present, electric cars which are in
and hydrogen. Electric vehicles are being commercial production, typically have a range
developed, which have driving range several of upto 300 km and are required to be charged
times higher than their earlier versions. They overnight before they can be used again next
are beginning to capture a small part of the day. Therefore, they essentially remain an intra-
passenger and urban car market in India. Non- city transport mode. The Society of Motor
availability of lighter and high capacity batteries Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) expects
and associated technology however remains a electric vehicles to remain a small part of the
big hurdle in electric mobility. Efforts are being market for many years to come.

ROADWAYS 91