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Ohio State University Launches PHEV, EV and Smart Charging Program
10 November 2008
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) at Ohio State University has launched a new program focused on Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), Electric Vehicles (EVs) and intelligent charging. The program is intended to develop not just an economically viable plug-in electric hybrid vehicle (PHEV), but also the support systems, life-cycle plans, infrastructure, and public policies that are necessary to successfully deploy, operate and maintain PHEVs.
The inaugural meeting for the SMART@CAR (Sustainable Mobility: Advanced Research Team) project in late October drew more than 40 people, representing 11 companies. Those companies included automotive partners, the electric utility sector, power electronics and the Ohio Department of Development.
SMART@CAR is looking at a set of major research thrusts, including:
Fleet Studies: the development of standards, data formats, and acquisition systems; fleet data acquisition; shared partner data repository and data analysis.
PHEVs and their interaction with renewable energy sources and the grid.
Power Electronics: Connecting the vehicle and the grid; power electronics needs for PHEV applications; on board and off board applications, communication with battery management system and vehicle control system.
Macroeconomics, regulations, and public policy.
Founding members of the SMART@CAR project include American Electric Power; CAR Industrial Research Consortium (Caterpillar, Chrysler Motors, Eaton, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Hitachi, Oshkosh Corporation, and TRC Inc ); Duquesne Light Company; Juice Technologies, LLC; The Ohio State University College of Engineering; and Vanner, Inc. Affiliate members include Buckeye Power, Inc. and BottomLine Resource Technologies LLC.
A number of organizations are evaluating CAR’s request for participation, including: American Honda Motor Co.; Argonne National Laboratory; Dayton Power and Light; Duke Energy; Electric Power Research Institute; Hyundai Kia Automotive Group; Nissan Motor Company; PJM Interconnection, LLC; ST Microelectronics; and Toyota Motor Sales.
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November 10, 2008 in Electric (Battery), Hybrids, Plug-ins | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
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Posted by: Henry Gibson | November 10, 2008 at 02:21 PM
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Every program about efficient cars could put one more on the road. It is quite clear from the UPS EPA truck and the Artemis car that hydraulic hybrids are the cheapest choice for efficiency and power, but batteries are still a good addition for short range electric. ..HG..