| Overview : Overview of the Ecodriving simulator The simulator should be able to provide training on truck and bus driving. It would consist of the following components: - The driver’s station (the site where drivers will receive their training) including
- The base frame mounted on a dynamic platform, which replicates vertical shifting, pitching and rolling movements.
- A cabinet housing the computer.
- Three 55” LCD screens for the visual system
- The trainer’s post (the site where the trainer will prepare the simulation session, and will monitor and assess the training session).
- The observation post (optional). Allowing other session participants to follow general presentations as well as the sessions performed by other drivers. If the observation post is not included in the offer, the system should be able to integrate it in the future without requiring changes in the simulator.
Driver’s station It includes the following components: - Vehicle equipment
- Driving seat
- Visual system
- Audio system
- Recording system to follow driver’s behavior (optional)
Trainer’s post Hardware components The trainer should be able to follow the session from an ergonomic working post (seat and table), and to introduce the necessary changes and interaction with the driver. Ideally, this should be made in a dedicated post equipped with mouse, keyboard, printer, and 24” screen. Oher options, such as a wireless touch tablet could also be considered. Observation post (optional) The observation post will consist of a screen connected to the simulator, providing the same images of any of the screens available to the trainer. It could also be used to review recordings or to make presentations on theoretical aspects of eco-driving. Installation requirements The installation of the simulator should not require a costly adaptation of the selected room, and its installation or movement to another room should be possible without special equipment. The installation will be made by the contractor. All hardware components will be placed in a dedicated rack, minimizing the number of wires and connectors in the training room, and adequately fixing and protecting them. Capacity building The contractor will provide the following materials and services: - General instructions for installing and removing the simulator. - User’s manual for the training post. - Operation and maintenance manual. - System administrator’s manual. - Part list. The following training and capacity building activities will also be provided after installation, with a duration of at least 30 hours: - Training course addressed to future trainers (up to 8 persons). - Training course addressed to maintenance personnel in charge of the hardware3 and software components of the simulator (up to 3 persons). | 
