Conversion of vehicles to electric
Preliminary draft on the implementation of laboratories for converting combustion-engine vehicles to electric vehicles for environmental purposes, for experimental use.
Establishment of a technical and safety framework for future electrical retrofit laboratories, alongside scientific research relating to electrification and efficiency in the automotive sector.
What is the electric vehicle conversion scheme?
The project sets out a preliminary proposal for the future establishment of laboratories for converting combustion-engine vehicles to electric vehicles for environmental and experimental purposes.The work has focused on two main areas:
1.Drafting a report setting out a standardised safety procedure for the process of converting internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles.
2. Producing and publishing scientific papers relating to the conversion to electric vehicles, efficiency and the electrification of the automotive sector.
The challenge: converting combustion-engine vehicles to electric vehicles
The conversion of vehicles requires suitable facilities, safe procedures and technical expertise to move towards a more decarbonised transport system.
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Lack of space to house the laboratory
The planned project was scaled back to the preliminary design stage due to the lack of suitable premises in which to set up the laboratory.
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The need for a safe procedure
Vehicle conversion requires standardised safety guidelines throughout the conversion process.
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Potential for sustainable fleets
The future roll-out could prove useful for the vehicle fleets of public institutions and private companies.
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Electrificación del sector de automoción
Electrical retrofitting is linked to new load demands, energy efficiency and technological adaptation.
Project approach:
The project combines technical work, safety and scientific research to lay the foundations for a future vehicle conversion workshop.
- Standardised safety procedure
- Electrification and efficiency in the automotive sector
- Foundation for a future experimental laboratory
This approach enables us to move from the preliminary design towards potential actual implementation:
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We have drawn up safety guidelines for converting combustion-engine vehicles to electric vehicles
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We analyse aspects relating to electricity demand, chargers and efficiency
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We produce publications and practical knowledge for the automotive sector
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We make arrangements to ensure the project continues once a suitable venue is available
Project objectives:
To establish a technical and safety framework for the future roll-out of workshops specialising in converting combustion-engine vehicles to electric vehicles.
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Drafting a safety procedure
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Prepare for the future roll-out of the laboratory
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Promoting electrical retrofitting
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Produce scientific publications
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Evaluating applications in fleets
The solution: a technical framework for electrical retrofit laboratories
A preliminary project aimed at defining how to set up laboratories for the conversion of combustion-engine vehicles to electric vehicles in a safe and experimental manner.
Areas of development:
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Safety procedure
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Conversion to an electric vehicle
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Demand for chargers
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Demand forecasting
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Fleet applications
Technological capabilities:
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It sets out safe guidelines for the conversion process.
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It guides the transition from combustion-engine vehicles to electric vehicles.
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It analyses the electricity demand associated with vehicle chargers.
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It supports demand forecasting models in the supply chain.
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It outlines future applications in public and private fleets.
Actors involved
A team specialising in electrification, the automotive sector and sustainable mobility, carrying out technical work and scientific research geared towards future experimental applications.
Funding
Project funded by the Vitoria-Gasteiz Araba Mobility Lab Foundation
Implementation period: 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2025
