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Sikorsky Introduces Firefly Electric Helicopter Demonstrator
February 1, 2012
Sikorsky Innovations
The Firefly™ is an all-electric technology demonstration aircraft from Sikorsky Innovations. With Firefly™, Sikorsky plans to demonstrate and quantify the benefits of an electrically powered helicopter. On a broader scope, the project aims to drive future development of state-of-the-art, environmentally-sound technologies and practices in the industry. Firefly™ is a stepping stone in a vision to provide zero emission vertical flight that is smooth, quiet, clean, simple, reliable and affordable.
Beginning with the safe and reliable S-300C™ platform, the team replaced the legacy propulsion system with a high efficiency (>95%) electric motor and digital controller from USHybrid coupled with a state-of-the-art, lithium ion energy storage system. Integrated sensors provide real-time aircraft health information to the pilot through a panel-integrated, interactive LCD monitor. Eagle Technologies, LLC, executed the custom airframe modifications and assembly of the demonstrator aircraft.
SOURCE: Sikorsky Innovations
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Hydrogenics Awarded Contract by US Hybrid Corporation to Deliver Five HyPM(TM)HD Series Power Modules for Heavy Duty Mobility
January 27, 2012
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario
(GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Hydrogenics Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products, today announced that the Company has received orders, for the delivery of five new generation HyPM(TM)HD Series Fuel Cell Power Modules from US Hybrid of Torrance, California. US Hybrid specializes in the design and manufacture of power conversion systems for medium and heavy duty electric, hybrid and fuel cell commercial buses and trucks. The power modules will be used in a dump truck, a step van and several buses. The vehicles are part of a government funded program managed by the High Technology Development Corporation's Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies and will be deployed for a variety of end users in Hawaii.
This sale establishes the first order of the new generation of HyPM(TM) HD series product which was formally launched in November 2011 at the Fuel Cell Seminar in Orlando, Florida.
"We were delighted by the market response to the launch of our high power range of HD product last year and are very pleased to have received this order. High power density, minimal footprint and ease of integration make the HD series an excellent fit for bus and heavy mobility applications," said Daryl Wilson, Hydrogenics President and Chief Executive Officer.
SOURCE: GlobeNewswire
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Truck and Bus and Tractor‐Trailer GHG Reporting Training
January 19th, 2012
Long Beach, CA
The Truck and Bus Regulation applies to privately and federally owned diesel trucks and buses that operate
in California. Requirements for the regulation begin January 1, 2012 and are phased‐in annually through
January 1, 2023. To take advantage of alternate compliance schedules or other flexibility in the regulation,
fleets must report by January 31, 2012. In addition, the Tractor‐Trailer Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction
Regulation applies to 53‐foot or longer box‐type trailers and the heavy‐duty tractors that pull them. To
take advantage of the optional small fleet phase‐in schedule, small fleets with 20 or fewer 53‐foot or
longer box‐type trailers must report by July 1, 2012.
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will offer Truck and Bus and Tractor‐Trailer GHG Reduction
Regulation reporting training courses to educate fleets in December and January. This training will cover:
- The Truck and Bus and Tractor‐Trailer GHG Reduction Regulation requirements;
- How to use the automated Truck and Bus Fleet Calculator;
- How to report using the Truck Regulation Upload, Compliance and Reporting System (TRUCRS).
January 19th, 2012
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Port of Long Beach Administration Bldg
Board Room
925 Harbor Plaza
Long Beach, CA 90801
SOURCE: Air Resources Board
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Eco Expo Asia 2011
October 26, 2011
Hong Kong
US Hybrid will showcase its products as an exhibitor at this year’s Eco Expo Asia in Hong Kong from October 26th to October 29th. Dr. Abas Goodarzi will represent US Hybrid at the conference, which brings together over 250 companies from around the world to exhibit the latest innovations in the environmental industries. While US Hybrid currently supplies hybrid components and engineering services to customers throughout Asia, the company hopes to expand these exports and further their presence throughout the Asia market.
US Hybrid’s products and technology will be on display in the U.S. Pavilion at Booth # 2-H20 at the Asia World Expo Conference Center. If you have any further questions about US Hybrid’s participation in Eco Expo Asia, please contact Rachel Junken (rachel@ushybrid.com).
SOURCE: Eco Expo Asia
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US Hybrid’s Fuel Cell Power Converter Module Receives UL and NEBS Certifications
October 13 2011
Torrance, CA
In a press release out today, US Hybrid announced the recent UL and NEBS certifications of its Power Converter Module, which provides DC/DC power for Hydrogenics’ fuel cell telecommunication back-up products.
You can read the press release in its entirety at the following link:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111013006620/en
SOURCE: businesswire
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Port Tech Los Angeles Expo
September 14, 2011
San Pedro, CA
US Hybrid was a Gold Sponsor and featured exhibitor at this year’s Port Tech Los Angeles Expo at the San Pedro Double Tree Hotel. The annual event featured presentations from leading corporations in the maritime technology and alternative energy industries as well as a keynote speech from the Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, who discussed the city’s commitment to cleaning up the ports and the exceptional progress that has been made in the last decade. Dr. Abas Goodarzi, the President and Founder of US Hybrid, was a presenter at the expo, where he discussed how hybridized heavy-duty vehicles are the key to cleaning up our ports and highways. The company also showcased its hybrid components, including the heavy-duty electric and hybrid power train, the high efficiency permanent magnet APU with plug and play with Cummins ISB and QSB engines, and its DC/DC converter, which is powering hybrid-electric and plug-in electric port trucks throughout the nation’s harbors.
SOURCE: PortTechLA
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Magmotor, an affiliate company of US Hybrid, is increasing Manufacturing capacity and staff to meet demand.
Moves to Larger Facility to Increase Manufacturing Capacity, Employee Base Expected to Triple
July 8, 2011
Worcester, MA
Magmotor Technologies Inc., a fast-growing, innovative motor developer and manufacturer in Massachusetts, announced that it is expanding its design and manufacturing capacity in response to increased customer demand and continued new development of its servo-motor technologies. The move to its new 45,000 sf. facility located in Worcester will enable the company to accelerate its product development and address new markets in the hybrid and servo motor areas. Magmotor’s new manufacturing capacity is also expected to result in the growth of its employee base, in order to keep up with the demand for advanced quality motors that the company is experiencing.
The new facility will enable Magmotor to increase productivity and efficiency utilizing greater, state-of-the-art automated processes, which Dr. Abas Goodarzi, President and CEO of the company, asserts is its most valuable asset.
“Magmotor remains focused on automation because that is what our customers demand. Automation is the back-bone of our country’s manufacturing because it allows companies to streamline their processes, making them more efficient and profitable,” stated Dr. Goodarzi.
This facilities upgrade will further Magmotor’s overall growth including number of employees which is projected to triple over the next three years, allowing the company to produce higher quality motors at more competitive prices. Magmotor expects to add management, professional, technical and unskilled positions including design and manufacturing engineers, quality testing, and assemblers.
The expansion will permit Magmotor to decrease lead times while increasing quality and reliability of its product line. Additionally, the company will utilize the new space to commence a dedicated, advanced motor research division to address new hybrid and other alternative energy markets.
Magmotor produces advanced servo drive systems, Maglev and power conversion products. In conjunction with its affiliated company, US Hybrid of Torrance, California, Magmotor has commenced producing advanced electric motors for hybrid and electric commercial vehicles for on-road and off-road application. Founded in 1876, Magmotor specializes in providing advanced, cost-effective electromechanical motion control solutions to traditional and high-tech markets throughout the U.S. and internationally. For more information, please contact Magmotor at www.magmotor.com or via email at sales@magmotor.com.
SOURCE: Magmotor
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US Hybrid is participating at HTUF 2010 and showcasing its products
Stop by exhibit #22 – and learn more
about our power conversion systems for medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Plan to drive the world’s first purpose-built electric hybrid sweeper showcasing our technologies!
2010 HTUF National Conference
September 28 – 30, 2010
Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Dearborn, MI
Link: CALSTART HTUF
Video: Link
 
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World’s 1st Purpose-Built Electric Hybrid Street Sweeper
September 2010
New York
Allianz Sweeper Company introduces the World’s 1st Purpose-Built Electric Hybrid Street Sweeper - the Allianz 4000 Electric Hybrid.
Power and high-performance combined with up to 40% in fuel savings, significantly reduced emissions, reduced noise levels, travel speeds up to 60 mph, reduced maintenance, and very environmentally friendly sum up the Allianz 4000 Electric Hybrid.
Dr. Abas Goodarzi, president of US Hybrid Company which manufactured and integrated the hybrid components for the sweeper said, "we're proud to be part of the solution that resulted in such a positive outcome for Allianz. We look forward to working with Allianz on the integration of clean technology on additional vehicles."
Watch the Video clips: Video clip 1 , Video clip 2
SOURCE: Allianz
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US Hybrid Plays Host to US Senator Barbara Boxer
July 16, 2010
Torrance, California
United States Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today visited US Hybrid, an American clean tech company based in Torrance, Calif. Her visit was intended to highlight the small business sector and its important role in helping the American, and California's, economic recovery.
US Hybrid, a CALSTART member company, works on hybrid and all-electric drives for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, military vehicles, and aerospace applications. The Senator toured the facility with US Hybrid President and Founder, Abas Goodarzi, PhD before she spoke about some of the current legislation supporting the domestic clean tech industry. The Senator focused on the jobs created or retained thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Senator Boxer's record on clean transportation issues is a solid one, including support for electric vehicles, the Hybrid Truck Users Forum and the National Fuel Cell Bus Program.
Watch the Video clip
SOURCE: CalStart, Los Angeles Times
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US Hybrid’s Plug-In Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor to be Tested at Port of Long Beach Shipping Terminal
12-Month Project to Document Performance in U.S. Ports
August 10, 2009
PALO ALTO, California
A plug-in hybrid electric “terminal tractor” used to move shipping containers and cargo within the port will be tested at a Port of Long Beach shipping terminal. If this heavy-duty application of hybrid electric technology proves successful at Long Beach and other ports then it could replace diesel-powered tractors on a wide scale, reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and improving energy efficiency of port operations.
The Electric Power Research Institute is coordinating the project among several ports and will also compile and analyze project data related to the tractor’s performance, including emissions, charging, diesel fuel reduction and other aspects. The equipment will be tested at SSA Container Terminal on Pier A at the Port of Long Beach for 3 months.
US Hybrid Corporation converted the diesel powered vehicle, which is similar in appearance to a tractor cab, into a hybrid which has the ability to be refueled from the electric grid. As a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) the tractor will be able to move containers weighing up to 95,000 pounds as its diesel counterparts can, but unlike diesels will not idle its engine when inactive. Over a year of full-time operation it is expected that the PHEV tractor would use 3,000 gallons of fuel per year less than a similar diesel and significantly reduce emissions.
“Terminal tractors are the most prevalent piece of equipment at container ports and they typically idle 50 percent to 80 percent of the time they’re in use,” said Andra Rogers, senior project manager of Electric Transportation at EPRI. “It’s feasible that by converting their tractor fleets ports could reduce emissions from this source by 80 percent for nitrogen oxides, 50 percent for carbon dioxide and significant amounts of other criteria pollutants. These vehicles can make a big impact on lowering a port’s overall emissions.”
“One of the central directives in our Green Port Policy is the adoption of new, environmentally friendly technologies,” said Heather Tomley, Port of Long Beach Assistant Director of Environmental Planning. “We encourage private industry to develop, test and evaluate technologies such as this hybrid-electric terminal tractor.” Currently there are approximately 754 diesel tractors at the Port of Long Beach.
The three-month Port of Long Beach demonstration project is part of a one-year demonstration, during which the tractor will also be tested and evaluated at ports in Savannah, Ga., Mobile, Ala., Houston, and New York City.
EPRI will document the tractor’s performance and operation including electric grid system impact, vehicle system efficiency, emissions, costs and vehicle performance. EPRI also will evaluate performance and benefits relative to conventional diesel vehicles. The research is part of a broader program EPRI conducts on “non-road” electric applications for transportation, which includes forklifts, airport vehicles and power supply options for ships at dock, airliners at the gate and trucks at truck stops.
SOURCE: greentechmedia
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Port of Long Beach to test Kalmar hybrid terminal tractors
April 22, 2009
Cargotec’s Kalmar business area has been awarded a contract to supply three new hybrid terminal tractors for technology trials being carried out by the Port of Long Beach, CA, USA.
The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach are well-known as leaders in environmentally friendly, sustainable port operations.
The three hybrid terminal tractors will be based on Kalmar’s well established Ottawa 4 X 2 terminal tractor, already proven in use at terminals across the world. They will be fitted with a Parallel Hybrid Drive system which converts power from on-board batteries, having been charged by the OEM Diesel engine or regenerative braking system, to an electric motor for propulsion through the rear axle. This technology is being developed by Kalmar’s development partner in Hybrid technology, US Hybrid in Torrance California.
Jay Hayes, Vice President, Research and Development, Kalmar terminal tractors at Cargotec said:
“The trials will commence in about a year and will last for a full twelve months. The trials should not only prove the hybrid concept with new terminal tractors, but also that used terminal tractors can be modified to hybrid power. We estimate that adding a hybrid kit may result in fuel savings of up to 30 per cent.
“We will start getting results as soon as the tests commence and will come to our final conclusions during and after the testing.”
SOURCE: www.kalmarind.com
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ArvinMeritor delivers hybrid diesel-electric class 8 truck to key partner
February 3, 2009
Troy, Michigan
ArvinMeritor Delivers Hybrid Diesel-Electric Class 8 Truck to Key Partner
- Designed to meet current Class 8 linehaul requirements for payload capacity, performance, and durability
- Dual mode hybrid drivetrain allows extended operation in battery-only zero-emission mode, eliminates idling
- Propelled by an electric motor under 48 mph, transitioning to diesel power at highway speeds
TROY, Mich., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- ArvinMeritor Inc. (NYSE: ARM) announced today that the company presented Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, Ark., with a prototype heavy-duty truck equipped with the first Meritor(R) diesel-electric drivetrain.
Wal-Mart Transportation operates nearly 7,200 heavy-duty trucks in North America and has committed to doubling its fleet efficiency by 2015. Wal-Mart will test and evaluate the vehicle in regular linehaul service at one of its distribution centers throughout 2009.
"While most hybrid systems today are best suited for start-stop applications, our hybrid drivetrain is specifically designed for linehaul, over-the-road trucks, the largest segment of the commercial vehicle population," said Carsten J. Reinhardt, president of ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business.
The Meritor dual-mode hybrid drivetrain combines both mechanical and electrical propulsion systems. Under 48 miles-per-hour, vehicle propulsion is delivered entirely through an electric motor with power from lithium ion batteries. These batteries are recharged through regenerative braking and/or an engine-driven generator.
As the vehicle approaches highway speed, the drivetrain phases to a diesel-powered system with the electric motor providing power, only as required, allowing for total system optimization.
The key differentiation of this system is its ability for zero-emission mode over a wide range of vehicle driving conditions. This allows the truck to operate in places where emissions are restricted, like a port or urban area.
Additionally, the batteries provide continuous power for hotel loads during an overnight rest period, eliminating the need for engine idling or other redundant anti-idling systems. Electrification of accessories such as the air or AC compressors provides further efficiency benefits.
The Meritor hybrid drivetrain was developed in collaboration with Navistar and Cummins and is comprised of a proprietary motor/generator unit, high capacity lithium ion batteries, as well as the overall power-management system. Also outfitted on the Walmart tractor are a Meritor tandem drive axle, and an advanced MeritorWABCO anti-lock braking system with integrated stability control and driver assistance systems.
The majority of commercial trucks on the road today are Class 8 vehicles - more than 2.7 million in the United States alone. These trucks log roughly 130 billion miles and consume nearly 53 billion gallons of fuel each year. Collectively, truck fleets spent about $111 billion on diesel fuel in 2007 when the average national retail price was $2.68 a gallon.
About ArvinMeritor
ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets, and light vehicle manufacturers. ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For more information, visit the company's web site.
SOURCE: ArvinMeritor, Inc.
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US Hybrid announces the acquisition of the Motor Division of Satcom Technologies
October 2, 2008
Torrance, California
US Hybrid Corporation, a leading provider of integrated power conversion components for electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, announced today the purchase of the motor division form Satcon Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: SATC). The new company, Magmotor Technologies Inc. (www.magmotor.com) located in West Boylston, MA is a wholly owned subsidiary of US Hybrid Corporation.
Magmotor Technologies Inc. offers a broad range of brush and brushless servomotors, and custom designed motors that serve equipment manufacturers in several high-tech markets. Magmotor Technologies Inc. will strengthen US Hybrids’ capability to bring a complete line of components to medium and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers. “US Hybrid is now capable of providing cost-effective electromechanical motion and control solutions for both OEM and first tier suppliers,” said Guy Rini, EVP Commercial Vehicle Systems.
Magmotor Technologies will continue to serve equipment manufacturers while expanding its presence in the medium and heavy-duty markets. The expansion into mobile markets helps accelerate the commercialization of alternative drives solutions through shared technology and economy of scale that benefit all market segments. Abas Goodarzi, President and CEO noted, “US Hybrid can provide integrated solutions in support of EV and HEV for medium and heavy duty markets”.
About US Hybrid Corporation
US Hybrid specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated power conversion components for electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles as well as renewable energy. US Hybrid offers comprehensive engineering expertise and experience in high-performance motors and controllers, DC-DC, DC-AC power conversions, and vehicle system design and integration. The company’s products utilize adaptive digital power converter topologies to provide reliable and cost effective integrated system solutions for OEM and system suppliers.
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US Hybrid is ISO 9001:2000 certified
February 1, 2008
Torrance, California
US Hybrid Corporation a leading provider of integrated power conversion and drive system solutions for clean mobility and energy conservation system - proudly announced today ISO9001:2000 certification for quality management systems (QMS). The scope of registration is "Design, Prototyping, Manufacture and Service Support of electric and hybrid Drive Systems and renewable energy.
During the past years, US Hybrid has been developing and implementing formal processes and inspection criteria for its production, prototype and service activities. By adopting the requirements within the standard, US Hybrid has been able to improve the quality and reliability of its products.
The ISO 9001 certification is consistent with US Hybrid's focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. The company is already regarded as a preferred supplier to some of the leading manufacturers of electric and hybrid vehicle and fuel cell power systems manufacturers.
"ISO 9001:2000 certification is an important milestone for US Hybrid and validates our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality service and satisfaction that our customers have come to expect," said Dr. Abas Goodarzi, President and CEO US Hybrid Corporation. In achieving ISO certification, US Hybrid set solid standards and baselines in order to meet and exceed benchmarks going forward for quality customer service and support in the design, development, support and manufacturing operations of integrated power conversion solutions for clean mobility and energy conservation.
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Five new major CALSTART fuel cell bus projects in California now underway
January 30, 2008
CALSTART, the California operating division of WestStart, a North American advanced transportation technologies consortium, has secured and launched contracts for five major fuel cell bus technology development projects in California with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The projects represent an important component of CALSTART’s overall hydrogen pathways strategy.
The newest $24-million effort involves multiple fuel cell and drive system leaders, three transit districts and three major bus makers and is focused on speeding key improvements in fuel cell reliability, system design and component design. The FTA is providing $12-million in funding; the private companies involved are providing the balance.
CALSTART and its project teams are part of a comprehensive National Fuel Cell Bus Technology Program to help knock down the barriers to commercial use of clean fuel cell technology in transit over the next several years. —James Simpson, FTA Administrator
CALSTART’s strategy to rapidly advance fuel cell technology utilizes three parallel development paths:
- A direct path that develops and accelerates testing on the best existing fuel cells;
- An evolutionary path that combines smaller fuel cells with other supporting technologies; and
- A component path that develops the core enabling sub-systems fuel cells will need to succeed.
The five projects include:
- SunLine Transit Agency’s American Fuel Cell Bus. The focus of this direct path project, based at SunLine Transit Agency, is to develop a purpose-built, next-generation fuel cell bus. The bus features an upgraded 120 kW fuel cell system from UTC, an advanced lithium-ion energy storage system, an advanced electric motive drive system from ISE Corp. that is lighter weight and lower cost, and an advanced New Flyer bus design using composite materials and modern electronics for weight reduction. SunLine will operate the bus in the nine cities of the Coachella Valley in California.
- AC Transit “HyRoad”. In another direct path project, AC Transit in the San Francisco Bay Area will accelerate testing and identification of the weakest areas of fuel cell and hybrid systems, root cause analysis, fuel cell technology development, and component upgrades with more reliable and durable systems. Data collected from benchmarking current systems will lead to fuel cell and component upgrades roughly one year into the project.
- BAE Systems Compound Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus. The goal of this novel evolutionary path project is to trim capital cost and reduce operating costs by building on a highly efficient, commercial Orion hybrid bus design that balances a moderately-sized Hydrogenics fuel cell (15-25 kW) as an auxiliary power unit (APU), BAE Systems’ advanced HybriDrive Propulsion System, and advanced energy storage. Called “compound” because it links fuel cell, conventional engine and battery energy sources in one system, the bus targets doubling the fuel efficiency of a diesel bus in an affordable package. It will operate with San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) transit system for up to one year.
- US Hybrid Integrated Auxiliary Module (IAM) and Fuel Cell Bi-Directional Converter (BDC). These two component projects from US Hybrid in Torrance, CA, will develop critical enabling systems for more reliable and lower-cost fuel cell bus operation.
The Integrated Auxiliary Module (IAM) project will develop and demonstrate a single, low-cost, compact unit housing the 200 amp, 24V DC-DC converter and dual 10 hp (7.5 kW) motor drives with CAN interface for auxiliary power needs aboard a fuel cell or hybrid fuel cell bus.
The Fuel Cell Bi-directional DC-DC Power Converter (BDC) project will optimize and streamline the complex energy flow between multiple devices, such as fuel cells, batteries and electric drive system. By standardizing the 400A rated bi-directional DC-DC converter module design, the unit can reduce weight and costs, and increase efficiency of the fuel cell systems.
These projects are integral parts of our multi-path roadmap to more quickly improve hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and move them to the market. They support our overall suite of fuel cell and hydrogen efforts, including separate projects with a high-lifetime fuel cell system. Given California’s first-mover need for cleaner, lower carbon transportation, the state is the ideal epicenter for these efforts. —John Boesel, President and CEO of WestStart-CALSTART
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US Hybrid licenses the patented PEGOS parallel hybrid from Southwest Research Institute
October 11, 2007
Torrance, California
US Hybrid Corporation announces today that it has received a license to use and commercialize the Southwest Research Institute “SWRI” patented PEGOS parallel hybrid drive system. The PWGOS system offers unique parallel hybrid system solution utilizing planetary system and is capable to operate in parallel, series or pure engine modes.
US Hybrid is commercializing the patented hybrid system technology for use in commercial delivery vehicles, ports, off-road and GSE vehicles. “The PEGOS system offers, cost effective hybrid solutions with substantial fuel economy improvement and emission reduction. The initial product development focus is for port and off-road commercial vehicles” said Dr. Abas Goodarzi, President and CEO of US Hybrid.
US Hybrid will provide an integrated hybrid solutions for commercial and off-road vehicles to enhance fuel economy and reduce emission. The PEGOS system can double the fuel economy with more than 80% emission reduction. The off-road vehicles are most polluting vehicles with the least fuel efficiency. The use of off-road vehicles is being regulated especially where I used near populated area such as ports and construction sites. The PEGOS hybrid system provides a commercially viable hybrid solution to meet the 2007 and 2010 emission requirements.
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US Hybrid awarded $1.3M DOE grant for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV)
July 31, 2007
Torrance, California
US Hybrid Corporation announces today that it has been awarded by the Department of Energy (DOE) a $1.3M contract to further the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles power converters (PHEV).
This contract, in support of President Bush’s “Twenty in Ten” plan, to advance leading-edge power electronics and electric motor technologies to help bring PHEVs to market. The “Twenty in Ten” plan seeks to reduce U.S. fuel consumption by twenty percent within the decade by increasing the use of alternative and renewable sources of energy and modernizing the current Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) standards.
Assistant Secretary of Energy, Alexander Karsner, noted that the US Hybrid project “will not only help alleviate our ‘addiction to oil’ but also play a critical role in accelerating commercialization and making more clean and efficient alternative vehicles available to consumers”. Mr. Karsner went on to state that “not only will more alternative vehicles on the road help reduce our reliance on imported sources of energy, it’s also critical to confronting climate change.”
Advancing vehicle technologies is a significant part of DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Program, which aims to develop vehicle technologies and alternative fuels that could dramatically reduce the demand for petroleum, decrease emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, and enable the U.S. transportation industry to sustain a strong, competitive position in domestic and world markets.
US Hybrid will design and develop a bi-directional DC/DC converter for PHEVs. This work will include a vehicle system study to determine the optimum operating battery and DC-link voltages, allowing for higher efficiency and lower costs. Team members include University of Illinois.
US Hybrid’s bi-directional dc-dc converter will provide the high efficiency of greater than 95% for the PHEV Market while utilizing SiC power devices with high frequency multi-phases topology with advanced magnetics with a maximum cooling temperature of 105 C with fast dynamic response.
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US Hybrid designed, integrated and delivered the GMC hybrid vans to Verizon
US Hybrid Corporation (www.ushybrid.com) proudly revealed today the firm’s participation in the hybrid vehicle system design, integration and delivery of thirteen GMC service vans to Verizon, North America’s 2nd largest fleet operator. Verizon has placed these vehicles in service for field evaluations. The vans utilize Enova's unique Post-Transmission Parallel Hybrid Drive System.
"To work with the nation's 2nd largest fleet owner is a significant step for our company and the entire hybrid electric drive system industry. We are pleased that Verizon has taken such initiative to clean mobility and fuel conservation and glad to be a part of the team alliance" stated Dr. Abas Goodarzi, US Hybrid founder and President.
Mike Staran, Enova’s President and CEO (www.enovasystems.com, AMEX: ENA and AIM: ENV and ENVS) said, “US Hybrid is an important part of the alliance, and we look forward to their continued participation in projects such as this. The technical expertise provided by US Hybrid is one that certainly complements Enova’s production strategy, and we anticipate many additional projects such as this in the near future.”
The Post-Transmission System has proven to be a non-invasive system that requires little to no modifications to chassis, engine and transmission Control, thus avoiding emissions re-certification issues. The Charge Sustaining Control System utilizes relatively small batteries. Depending on the route, fuel economy, (mpg) improvement can be up to 55%. Emission improvements vary with the pollutant being measured and has shown up to a 90% improvement at times on Particulate Matter based on engine and fuel type and drive cycle operating condition.
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