CORDIS · 101095856 · HORIZON

ZEFES Zero Emission flexible vehicle platforms with modular powertrains serving the long-haul Freight Eco System

Coordinator: VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL (BE)

Long-haul BEVs and FCEVs need to become more affordable and reliable, more energy efficient, with a longer range per single charge, and a reduced charging time to meet the user’s needs. Next to those, there is a real need to take zero-emission long-haul goods transport in Europe to the next level by executing real-world demonstrations of BEVs and FCEVs spread all over Europe; this also requires that technology soon can deliver on promised benefits (easy handling, similar driving hours & charging/fueling, and high speeds, and ability to operate in complex transport supply chains); flexible and…

EU contribution
€23.2M
Total cost
Period
2023-01-01 → 2026-06-30
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-IA
Call
HORIZON-CL5-2022-D5-01
Status
SIGNED

About Horizon Europe (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU's current research and innovation programme, covering 2021 to 2027 with a budget of roughly €95.5 billion. Its three pillars are Excellent Science (frontier research and mobility), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (mission-driven collaborative projects in health, climate, digital, security and food) and Innovative Europe (the EIC and EIT). It also funds five EU Missions targeting cancer, climate adaptation, smart cities, oceans and soils.

EU contribution: €23.2M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 3.5 years from 2023-01-01 to 2026-06-30.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

Open on cordis.europa.eu → Grant DOI ↗

Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe (2021–2027) programme, under the HORIZON-IA funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €23.2M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call HORIZON-CL5-2022-D5-01.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL (BE).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-06-30 — approximately 3.5 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101095856.