Development of a new public transport system of next-generation electric vehicles

Catherine Holloway (c.holloway@ucl.ac.uk)

Nick Tyler (n.tyler@ucl.ac.uk)

Outline

• Introduction to PICAV• Our project partners• Why we need PICAVs?• PICAV design• Fleet design• The future• Questions

• Personal • Intelligent • City • Accessible • Vehicle

Project aimA network of PICAVs to enable seamless transport for all

Vehicle + Fleet Simulator

Vehicle

• DIMEC: Mechanical Design

• INRIA: Control system• Mazel: Power• ZTS: Construction

User inputs

• LaCruna: Disabled & elderly transport user group

• TCB: Public transport provider

Project PartnersFP7-SST-2007-RTD-1 Grant Agreement n° SCPS-GA -2009-233776

WHY?

Just need to go to

the shopsLet’s go

to the parkI need to visit

the doctor

Peoples’ aspirations:

… but …

People are

• Living longer• Living with greater disabilities

… and …

Environmental barriers exist e.g. Genoa, Italy

PICAV helps…to bridge the accessibility gap

System Management

Concept Vehicle

Concept PICAV vehicle

PICAV: testing the concepts

• Seat• Suspension• Power System• Control System• Manoeuvrability• Drivability • Usability

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

instant access

open-ended reservation

one way trips

:Planning a city wide fleet with…

Strategies for re-balancing parked vehicles

Example - Genova

Travel planner

Example - Genova

Real time Diagnostics

Conclusions

• Concept vehicle can now be tested with users in Genoa to decide which technologies are needed for the next generation

• Possible to have a cost-effective fleet operating in European city centres using a variety of management strategies

Thoughts…comments…questions?