EU-S2R-OC-IP1-02-2019: Tools, methodologies and technological development of next generation of Running Gear

Universal Cost Model 2.0. The penetration of innovative running gear solutions into the market has often been limited by the lack of evidence of economic benefits. The development of the Universal Cost Model (UCM) in the ROLL2RAIL (GA 636032) project, provided a methodology to quantify the value of a global life cycle cost by innovative vehicles and ultimately ensuring the market uptake of the newly developed running gear technologies. The challenge is to improve the UCM. Contribution of high-end solutions to develop Running Gear Innovations. The challenge is to develop and combine suitable [...]