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Digitrans eVAN
Automated research vehicle: Digitrans eVAN innovation laboratory
One of the most modern research and test vehicles for automated driving in Austria was approved as part of the 18th Mobility of the Future call by the FFG. The highly automated vehicle with open interfaces is intended to become a cross-border research platform and attract new collaborations and projects to Austria.
Until now, it has been extremely difficult for players from the mobility sector in Austria to gain access to a roadworthy, automated test vehicle that can be used openly and is embedded in the Austrian transport system.
This is now set to change with the DigiTrans GmbH test vehicle, which has the illustrious name “eVAN”. The innovative research vehicle will now make it easier to test concepts for automated goods and passenger transportation in practical use cases in Austria. In this way, we want to promote and advance the further development and research of mobility system innovations in Austria.
The Digitrans eVAN innovation lab is funded by:
Total project volume: 2 million euros
Federal funding: 1 million euros
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Project term:
2022-2027
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Project objectives of the eVAN test vehicle
- Further development of AD and ADAS systems
- Implementation of use cases in passenger and freight transportation
- Provision of test data
- Communication between vehicles and infrastructure
- Research and further development of mobility system innovations
- Safe automated traffic circle driving in fleets and mixed traffic
Areas of application of the automated test vehicle eVAN
Areas of application and use cases
City and country road
Company premises
Airport / port
Proving ground
Automated shuttle for passenger transportation
Research and test vehicle
Highlights of the eVAN
State-of-the-art automation
• Scenario competence
• Dynamic path planning
• Manual operation possible
Modular development platform
• Open interfaces
• Replacement of individual elements without affecting the overall functionality
Communication and data exchange
• Fleet management support
• 5G/C-ITS (C2X Communication)
• Provision/exchange of test data
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Where to find us
Digitrans Office
DigiTrans GmbH
Hamerlingstraße 42
4020 Linz
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Test track (proving ground) St. Valentin
Opposite Weindlau 41
4432 Ernsthofen
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