Innovation – Comfort – Sustainability

Objectives
and Ambition:

MINDED is dedicated to delivering a battery-electric IVECO eDaily minibus that offers a 20% improved range at 0°C. This enhancement is achieved through the implementation of advanced heating systems, optimized thermal and energy management strategies, and state-of-the-art air conditioning technologies. Our focus is on integrating these elements to create a high-performance, zero-emission vehicle that meets the demands of modern transportation.

Innovation – Comfort – Sustainability

The strategic vision of MINDED includes:

  • 1
    DELIVERING AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT, AFFORDABLE, ZERO EMISSION MINIBUS
  • 2
    PROVIDING INNOVATIVE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS
  • 3
    TRANSFORM ROAD TRANSPORT TO ZERO EMISSION

area I

Heating and Cooling System

Development and implementation of infrared heating
panels, thermal cabin insulation, a thermal mannequin
for comfort evaluation, an optimized HVAC
system with an oil-free e-compressor, necessary
ECUs, and user-centric HMIs

Digital Twin and Control Strategy

Creation of a digital twin model of the vehicle, AI-based algorithms for predicting driving behavior, overall thermal and energy management strategies, and comfort control strategies.

area iI

area iiI

Demonstration and Performance Evaluation

Integration and testing of the developed technologies on the IVECO eDaily minibus on a dynamometer and the HVAC system on a Thermo-Lab testbed.

Innovation – Comfort – Sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY

Our strategic vision aligns with global efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and supports the European Green Deal’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. By transforming Europe’s mobility, energy, and production systems, we aim to make significant strides in achieving these ambitious targets. The MINDED project aligns perfectly with the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda of the 2ZERO Partnership, which includes key consortium partners such as AIT, IVECO, IDIADA, and TUDA.

Reduction of CO2 Emissions
The project aims to significantly cut down CO2
emissions by replacing conventional diesel minibuses
with zero-emission electric vehicles.
Projected savings of roughly 2.2 million tons of
CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) from 2028 to 2035 by reducing
diesel consumption .
Energy Efficiency
Innovative hardware and software solutions are
being developed to increase the energy efficiency of
electric minibuses.
These advancements are expected to reduce the
energy required for heating and cooling systems by
approximately 15-35%, with an anticipated energy
reduction in heating or cooling by around 20%
through optimized thermal insulation.
Circular Economy
The project promotes the use of materials with good insulating properties that reduce thermal losses, decrease energy consumption and absorb vibrations and noise. This approach not only improves the sustainability of vehicles but also improves passenger comfort.
Sustainable Urban Mobility
The project's innovative solutions support the transformation
of urban, peri-urban, and rural transport
to more sustainable modes, aligning with the EU's
climate neutrality goals towards net-zero greenhouse
gas emissions by 2050.
Economic Impact and Job Creation
MINDED supports economic growth by enhancing
the quality of jobs in the electromobility sector and
maintaining or expanding market positions of European
companies involved in the project.