This summer, during our General Assembly in Ljubljana, the HighScape team came together to celebrate exciting progress — live on the test track. It was a unique opportunity to see our work in action and to connect face-to-face with colleagues from across the consortium who are driving the project forward.
But we didn’t just take the chance to explore the project’s innovations in person — we also caught up with three of our project partners to discuss their roles within HighScape, their key takeaways, and what lies ahead in the coming weeks and months.
Starting this week, we’ll be launching a short interview series where you can hear insights directly from the people making HighScape happen — offering an inside look at the expertise and collaboration shaping our journey.
European-funded research continues to deliver impact long after project completion. The journey from EVC1000 to HighScape is a clear example of how collaborative innovation transforms ambitious research into real-world progress.
From Concept to Road-Proven Technology
It all began with the Audi e-tron demonstrator vehicle developed within the EVC1000 project. This vehicle integrated several pioneering “by-wire” components — including in-wheel motors and a fully decoupled braking system — designed to push the boundaries of vehicle motion and energy control. Building on this foundation, the HighScape project took the next step: using the same demonstrator as a mobile laboratory to develop and validate advanced control strategies for vehicle dynamics and energy management under real-world driving conditions.
Real-World Validation
Over 10,000 kilometres of testing on public roads and hundreds of hours of data collection have confirmed the potential of these new control strategies. The results show clear improvements in vehicle efficiency, safety, and performance, paving the way for the next generation of intelligent motion control systems.
Lasting Impact Through European Collaboration
This progression from EVC1000 to HighScape highlights the continuity and long-term value of EU-funded research: Innovation does not stop at the end of a project — it evolves through new collaborations. Horizon Europe funding provides the framework for sustained research and technology validation. Joint efforts across countries and disciplines turn experimental concepts into tested, deployable solutions.
Driven by People and Partnership
This achievement was made possible thanks to the dedication of all partners involved in both EVC1000 and HighScape, and to the commitment of the European Union to fostering continuous innovation in sustainable mobility. A special thanks goes to Marius Heydrich and to all teams driving this effort forward — on the road and beyond.
We are thrilled to share that the HighScape General Assembly successfully took place in Ghent, Belgium from January 16th to 17th, 2025, marking the kickoff of our third project year.
A heartfelt thank you to all participants on site and online for the constructive discussions that advanced our project, and a special thanks to Hendrik Vansompel and the University of Ghent for their warm hospitality and support.
Looking forward to the exciting developments ahead!
As we have started the 3rd year of our project, we are dedicated to demonstrate the components developed in realistic environments. One of these is the AUDI vehicle demonstrator, an AUDI Q8, integrating the latest technologies available on the market.
This is an essential step towards evaluation and future exploitation of project results and we are looking forward to all activities in the coming year.
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