CVDC Technology Showcase 2010

The CVDC Technology Showcase will be an opportunity to see the work of the consortium at first hand. It will include presentations from researchers describing a sample of current projects as well as presentations and displays by member companies. The highlight of the day will be demonstrations of some innovative vehicle technologies on the MIRA proving ground.Introduction

The CVDC Technology Showcase will be an opportunity to see the work of the consortium at first hand. It will include presentations from researchers describing a sample of current projects as well as presentations and displays by member companies. The highlight of the day will be demonstrations of some innovative vehicle technologies on the MIRA proving ground.

Who Should Attend?

The Technology Showcase will be attended by representatives of the European heavy goods vehicle industry, transport operators and shippers, UK and European transport officials and the transport press. Apart from an outstanding networking opportunity, the event will provide awareness of recent cutting-edge innovations in heavy vehicle stability, braking and control technology and their application to conventional and more productive heavy vehicles in the UK and Europe.

If you wish to attend the event fee is £80 per person if the registration form is returned by the 17th of September 2010. Registration after this date will be at a rate of £120 per person.

TimetableTimeActivity08:45Registration09:30Opening by Prof. B. Collins, Chief Scientific Adviser, DfT09:40Description of CVDC10:00The Research Programme10:30Coffee11:00Research Example: Advanced Braking Systems11:30Research Example: Active steering of heavy goods vehicles12:00Lunch and Exhibits13:30Vehicle Demonstrations15:00Refreshments15:30Member's presentations16:00Wind-up session - looking forward16:30CloseVehicle Demonstrations

A number of heavy vehicles will be exhibited and available for some test driving by participants. The innovative Denby Transport ‘Eco-link’ concept vehicle will be on display and the CVDC’s experimental Actively Steered B-double will perform manoeuvres demonstrating its unique path-following steering controller - both forwards and reverse. Haldex will demonstrate an active reversing assist system, as well as their electromechanical braking system. A wide range of cutting edge heavy vehicle technologies will also be on display from other consortium members.

Movies of the actively steered vehicle are available elsewhere on this site.

Additional Information

The CVDC Technology Showcase will take place on the 19th of October 2010 at the MIRA test facilities in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK. To receive the early-bird registration rate of £80 per person please return the registration form before the 17th of September 2010. Registration after this date will be at a rate of £120 per person.

Travel instructions and nearby accomodation can be found on the MIRA website.

Conferences Endorsed by the CVDC

Network with heavy vehicle operators and gain an insight into theircurrent priorities and challenges at the 7th annual Motor Transport andCommercial Motor Fleet Management conference on the 20th October. Forfurther information, visit the Fleet Management conference website:www.fleetmanagementconference.com