Energy-efficient compact electro-hydraulic component and system solutions for construction vehicles, E-hydraulics phase II

The main area for this project proposal is the electrification of construction machines to reduce emission from off-road vehicles.

The construction machines need to become more energy efficient to enable electrification and to reduce the required battery capacity and thereby also product costs.

This project will exploit the possibilities to fully leverage the capabilities of electric drive units, with a particular focus on modularity in both the design and control of the drive source and its associated motion systems and the drive unit itself. The modular system idea will create a more sustainable motion systems where the components can be more flexible used.

This will reduce cost and material and in a wider perspective reduce the life cycle environmental impact of the components, e.g., less components required to satisfy a complete product range.

The project aims to reduce the energy consumption with up to 50% (measured on the hydraulic system level), 5-15 % on full vehicle.