About
2ZERO
About 2ZERO
Founded in 2021 by the European Commission, 2ZERO is a co-programmed partnership that builds upon the legacy of the successful European Green Cars Initiative (EGCI) and the European Green Vehicles Initiative (EGVI). Its mission is to transform European road transport by achieving zero tailpipe emissions, charting a path to clean, climate-neutral road transport through a shared vision and stakeholder collaboration.
Green Cars
2008-2013
- Focus on electrification
- Cars, Long distance /
Trucks and logistics
Green Vehicles
2014-2020
- Energy efficiency of vehicles using alternative powertrains, including electric powertrain
- 2 wheelers, cars, vans, buses, coaches and trucks
2ZERO
2021 – 2027
- System approach for zero emission road mobility for people and goods
- Support carbon-neutral EU by 2050: strategies and roadmaps for 100% renewable energy in transport
- All type of road vehicles
- Sector interconnection and interoperability (vehicles, energy, logistics, infrastructure …)
From the European Green Cars Initiative to the 2ZERO Partnership: the evolution of the partnership
2ZERO General Objectives
About the SRIA
The 2ZERO partnership has defined a clear roadmap and measurable goals in its Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA), which outlines the research and innovation activities to realise its vision. This document, developed collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across the transport ecosystem, serves as the blueprint for achieving the partnership’s objectives.
The SRIA employs a three-layer hierarchical approach, breaking down objectives into clear technical and specific targets. This ensures everyone involved is working towards the same milestones and expected outcomes within a defined timeframe. It also defines the expected impacts of 2Zero’s work, outlines Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress, and establishes a governance model to ensure smooth operation.
GENERAL
OBJECTIVES
- Contribute to Europe having the first carbon-neutral road transport system by 2050
- Ensure technology leadership supporting economic growth and job creation all over
Europe - Ensure European competitiveness thanks to solutions for an integrated carbon-neutral road transport ecosystem
- Improve the quality of life of EU citizens and ensure mobility for people and goods
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
- Develop zero tailpipe emission, affordable, user-centric solutions (technologies and services) for road-based mobility all across Europe and accelerate their acceptance to improve air quality in urban areas and beyond
- Develop affordable, user-friendly charging infrastructure concepts and technologies that include vehicle and grid interaction
- Support the development of life-cycle analysis tools and skills for the effective design, assessment and deployment of innovative concepts in products/services in a circular economy context
- Develop technologies and solutions to reduce non-powertrain related emissions and transport related noise
- Demonstrate innovative use cases for the integration of zero tailpipe emission vehicles and infrastructure concepts for the road mobility of people and goods
OPERATIONAL
OBJECTIVES
- Development of affordable innovative
BEV and FCEV concepts and technologies - Development and demonstration of affordable new vehicles solutions, charging technologies and services for mass market to enable 1000km long distance trips with no more than 10% additional time compared to conventional solutions, considering economic and environmental assessment
- Broad stakeholder coverage over the different sectors involved
- Number of SMEs in projects funded by the partnership
- Demonstration of zero-emission LDV, passenger cars and commercial use, to reduce TCO compared to conventional vehicles by 20% for the widest usages
- Development and demonstration of solutions for pervasive, user-friendly, low-cost and interoperable low-power and efficient high/ultrahigh-power charging infrastructure
- To support standardisation activities
- To provide scientific input for informed regulation
- Development of affordable innovative
BEV and FCEV concepts and technologies - Development and demonstration of interoperable smart charging and bidirectional energy services and solutions accepted by the users and providing services to the energy grid
- Number of publications
- Number of patent applications
- To ensure a wide dissemination of activities and results