VECTO Consulting

Based on this outstanding expertise, we offer the following offer customer-specific consulting on the following topics:

Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 and Regulation (EU) 2022/1362 (trailers):

Training in working with the simulation tool (VECTO and VECTO Trailer Tool)
Training in working with the hashing tool
VECTO XML file structure and handling
- Component level
- Vehicle level
Customer specific IT solutions allowing data handling between the VECTO tools and the existing IT system landscapes
Component testing according to the technical annexes

Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 - HDV CO2 Standards:

Tailored advice to help you navigate the CO2 emission requirements for heavy duty vehicles in categories N, M and O.

VECTO training modules:

Regulatory Context	Topic	Module ID
Regulation (EU) 2017/2400	Introduction to Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 Complete package (lorries and buses) Lorries (only) Buses (only)	M1 M1-L M1-B
	XML and VECTO	M2
	Application of VECTO for official purposes Complete package General topics and lorries Heavy buses	M3 M3-L M3-B
	VECTO for vehicles with electric powertrain components Component test procedures Generation of standard values Input data for VECTO	M4
	VECTO Air Drag and Constant Speed Test (Annex VIII of Regulation (EU) 2017/2400)	M5
Regulation (EU) 2022/1362	VECTO Trailer Tool Training	T1
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242	Consulting on Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 – HDV CO2 Standards	HDV CO2 Standards

Furthermore, it is also possible to book individual consulting sessions where specific topics or questions can be addressed.

VECTO process in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2400

Lead development of the VECTO approach since 2010
Leading the technical task forces to develop the component certifications tests for:
- Internal combustion engines
- Air drag
- Auxiliary consumers
- Tyres
- Electric motor systems
- Battery systems
- Capacitors
- Fuel Cells (in cooperation with HyCentA)
Leading the technical task force to determine the performance of heavy-duty trailers
Development of the technical methods and software of the VECTO tool family:
- VECTO Simulation Tool
- VECTO Engine
- VECTO Air Drag
- VECTO Hashing Tool
- VECTO Trailer Tool
- VECTO Buses Multistep Tool