eTec
eTec provides technical support and field services for all aspects of electric vehicle infrastructure
Relevant ExperienceeTec has performed consulting services for a broad range of clients including:
A sampling of current consulting contracts is provided below: Project: Clean Coal Technologies Technology Evaluation Project: Synthetic Natural Gas Project Development Project: Bio-Solar Reactor Demonstration Project: Pilot Hydrogen/CNG/ChyNG Station
Project: Hydrogen Facility Monitoring System Location: Phoenix, AZ Project: Hydrogen Power Park Development Location: Phoenix, AZ Project: Heavy Duty CNG/H2 Blending Dispenser
Project: Hydrogen/CHyNG Dispenser Project: Generation II Hydrogen Refueling Station Project: Hydrogen ICE conversion of the GMC Sierra/Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD 4-Door Pickup Truck Location: Vancouver, Canada Livio Gambone, Powertech Labs, (604) 590-7488, livio.gambone@powertechlabs.com
Project: H2-ICE Vehicle Development and Testing Project: H2-ICE America Testing Project: Proton Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Supply Evaluation Location: Phoenix, AZ Project: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Evaluation Location: Phoenix, AZ Arizona Public Service Company – Projects include electric vehicle charging infrastructure development, installation and service. Advanced battery laboratory and field testing. KeySpan Energy / Long Island Power Authority: Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle market and technology analysis. Provide charging infrastructure in support of their DaimlerChrysler EPIC electric vehicles. New York Power Authority – Projects include Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Study jointly funded by NYSERDA and infrastructure engineering & support services and supply of Level II equipment for the Ford Th!nk City Clean Commute Program in New York. Sacramento Municipal Utility District – Worked with SMUD on several electric vehicle and EV infrastructure projects including installation of an ETEC SuperCharge system at Sacramento Airport for Southwest Airlines Ground Support Equipment and development of a battery powered electric towbarless tow tractor manufactured by FMC for pushing back commercial airliners. Roush Courier NEV – ETEC assisted in the design, development of performance specifications and component selection of the Roush Courier NEV currently in pre-production phase. Li-Ion Battery Testing - Performance and cycle testing of the Valence Lithium Saphion Battery modules for Arizona Public Service Company and DaimlerChrysler. Both UPS and traction battery types were tested against reported specifications. Vehicle testing of the traction batteries for cycle life and durability is continuing into the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2005. HEV/PHEV Vehicle Testing: Conduct HEV & PHEV testing and evaluation as the U.S. Department of Energy site operator. This work includes testing of vehicles in the fleets of American Red Cross, Bank One, Accelerated aging techniques are used as part of this testing to compress test schedules. Results will be published and presented nationwide. EV/NEV America Performance Testing: Test electric vehicles to the requirements of EV (Electric Vehicle) and NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) America. Comprehensive performance testing has been conducted on over twenty converter and OEM electric vehicles using test procedures developed for EV/NEV America. Test results have been published nationally in conjunction with the USDOE Fleet Operations Program as performance standards for electric vehicles. Develop EV Test Requirements: Develop Test Guidelines and Procedures for EV/NEV America and the U.S. Department of Energy for evaluating electric vehicle performance. Test Procedures include both on track and dynamometer testing, as well as testing at various ambient temperatures and states of battery charge. The test procedures have been adopted by the U.S. Department of Energy as their standard test requirements for electric vehicles. Develop EV America Technical Requirements: Develop a specification for purchase of electric vehicles acceptable for utility or government fleet use. These requirements were refined through a consensus process with EV/NEV America participating utilities and the U.S. Department of Energy. The requirements have subsequently been used as the national benchmark for electric vehicle performance requirements. U.S. Department of Energy Fleet Operations Program: Conduct electric vehicle testing and evaluation of batteries and battery chargers as one of two U.S. Department of Energy site operators. This work includes testing of vehicles in the fleets of Arizona Public Service Company, Salt River Project and Potomac Electric Power Company. Accelerated aging techniques are used as part of this testing to compress test schedules. Results are published and presented nationwide. Electric Vehicle Fleet Performance Reporting: Author and publish quarterly reports for Arizona Public Service Company as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Site Operator Program. These reports quantify the performance of the Arizona Public Service Company fleet including vehicle operation, vehicle maintenance, battery performance, and vehicle upgrades. Estimate EV Life Cycle Costs: Estimate electric vehicle life cycle costs and compare to both gasoline and AFV alternatives. This work has been presented to the electric utility industry and is currently in use by the Edison Electric Institute. Nationwide Charge Infrastructure Support - DaimlerChrysler: Provide Level 2 and Level 3 charge infrastructure design and installation for Chrysler EPIC vehicles sold throughout the United States. Hybrid Electric Fast Charge Bus Specification and infrastructure Development: Develop purchase specifications for a hybrid electric fast charge bus for the City of Tempe. Develop fast charge infrastructure requirements and engineer infrastructure installation. Assist city personnel with receipt inspection and startup of the busses Excursion Boat Energy Delivery System: Design, develop, install, test and maintain a high efficiency propulsion/charging system for excursion boats operating as water taxis on the Phoenix, Arizona canal system. These boats incorporate fast charging to allow operation 24 hours/day. 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. Utility Electric Vehicle Fleet Management: Manage the operation and maintenance functions of the Arizona Public Service Company electric vehicle fleet. This work includes the dispatch of vehicles in daily operations, analysis of operations, and the reporting of vehicle performance. Maintenance functions include overall maintenance management and control, development and implementation of specialized electric vehicle maintenance procedures, maintenance troubleshooting, development of work orders and management of contract maintenance functions. Nearly twenty vehicles are managed in both production and research environments. Utility Electric Vehicle Fleet Management: Manage the operation and maintenance functions of the Salt River Project electric vehicle fleet. This work includes analysis of operations, development of compliance plans for Energy Policy Act requirements, and the reporting of vehicle performance. Focus of the vehicle program is on the demonstration of fast charging in fleet operations, requiring the installation and maintenance of a city-wide fast charge infrastructure. Determine AFV Fleet Operating Costs: Study the operating costs for CNG and LPG vehicles in a test fleet environment. This work, conducted for the City of Tempe Arizona, developed procedures, training and data bases to track the operating costs of 50 CNG and LPG vehicles in the city fleet. Results of this study will be used to determine future AFV purchases for the City of Tempe. Station Car Demonstration Program: Develop vehicle requirements and purchase specifications for vehicles to be used as Station Cars. Implement the Station Car Program by developing and conducting operator and maintenance training and performance reporting. SVMC Bus Fast Charge Demonstration: Convert an SVMC 20 passenger bus to fast charge. Provide charging services to allow three charges per day, extending bus range to over 100 miles/day. The bus was operated through one summer (≈ 6 months) to demonstrate high temperature operability. Transportable Electric Bus Charger: Develop a mobile charger for Georgia Power Company’s electric bus fleet. The charger provides a high level of convenience and reliability while charging buses at remote locations. 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 Conduct In-Vehicle Battery Testing: Evaluate the performance of various battery types in a fast charging environment. This work includes the development of special test procedures to evaluate the fleet applicability of battery fast charging. Charge rates of up to 9C (return 50% charge in four minutes) have been evaluated to determine the feasibility of centralized fueling for electric vehicles. Results of this work have been published nationally and supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. Electric Vehicle Safety Workshop: Develop, document and present a four hour workshop on the safety of electric vehicles. This workshop has been presented for Arizona Public Service Company, the Salt River Project, the Edison Electric Institute, and the U.S. Deportment of Energy and includes lectures on Vehicle Dynamics, Electrical Safety, Chemical Safety, and Maintenance Safety. Battery Test Vehicle: Design and construct a road worthy electric vehicle capable of testing battery packs with voltages ranging from 100 to 400 volts. This vehicle was designed to the demanding specifications of Arizona Public Service Company using a 1994 Chevrolet S10- pick up truck. Facilitate Development of EV Fire Fighting Procedures: Coordinate the development of Standard Operating Procedures for fire departments in handling electric vehicle fire and rescue emergencies as well as structure fires and rescue emergencies involving electric vehicle infrastructure. This work included educating fire personnel on the hazards of electric vehicles and assisting in the drafting of standard operating procedures for use in the State of Arizona. Electric Vehicle Risk Analysis: Develop hazard assessments and risk analyses for operation of electric vehicles in a competition environment. These analyses included chemical, electrical, fire, and collision hazards. Recommendations for mitigation of the resultant risks were formulated including standards for the application of risk reduction requirements. These standards were utilized for the electric vehicle racing sponsored by Arizona Public Service Company and the U.S. Department of Energy. Electric Vehicle Race Safety: Develop safety plans for the conduct of electric vehicle races. These plans include vehicle design requirements, charging requirements, logistics, emergency planning, and training. The plans and training have been utilized by the Solar & Electric Racing Association, Electric Vehicle Technology Competitions, Cleveland Electric Illuminating and Virginia Power to conduct races across the United States. Racing Vehicle Traction System: Develop the drive system for the Brawner Motorsport EX-11, an open wheel, Indianapolis style race car. The drive system was developed in conjunction with SOLEQ Corporation and Motorola, Inc., with Electric Transportation Applications providing integration, field support, and field engineering. The vehicle set a closed course world speed record for an electric vehicle at its first race. Emergency Responder Briefing Booklet: Develop, print and distribute a booklet informing emergency responders (police and fire personnel) of the Impact PreView Program in the Phoenix area. Conduct a “train the trainer” program for key emergency responders. MSDS Booklet: Compile Material Safety Data Sheets for all electric vehicle batteries current in use or projected for use in the immediate future. |
