Current ApplicationsRelevent ExperienceHybrid Electric Fast Charge Bus Specification and infrastructure Development: Developed purchase specifications for a hybrid electric fast charge bus for the City of Tempe. Developed fast charge infrastructure requirements and engineer infrastructure installation. Assisted city personnel with receipt inspection and startup of the buses. Contact: Mary O'Connor, City of Tempe (602) 350-8819 SVMC Bus Fast Charge Demonstration: Converted an SVMC 20 passenger bus to an electric fast charge system. Provided charging services to allow three charges per day, while extending bus range to over 100 miles/day. The bus was operated through one summer (~6 months) to demonstrate high temperature operability. Contact: Ray Hobbs, Arizona Public Service (602) 250-1510 Electric Bus Application Engineering: Support the application of electric buses in transit applications by developing purchase specifications, routing plans, determining range and charging requirements, designing, developing and conducting training for operation and maintenance personnel, installing charge infrastructure and implementing performance reporting requirements. This work was conducted for Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing Corporation (SVMC) and Electric Vehicle Marketing Corporation (EVMC) and includes buses for:
Contact: Don Duffy, Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing Corporation (310) 904-3434 Advanced Fast Charge Algorithm Research Development: Develop practical fast charge algorithms for use in "central fueling" operations for fleet vehicles. Algorithms are developed and tested in laboratory cycling, then validated in fleet operations using test mule vehicles. Algorithms allow 50% charge return in less than 5 minutes with a battery life in excess of 600 cycles. Contact: Dr. Patrick Moseley, Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (919) 361-4647 x3024 |
