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| − | '''Dr. Andrew Alfonso Frank''' of [[W:University of California, Davis]] and his teams of students have been experimenting with various advanced vehicle technologies since 1971. | + | '''Dr. Andrew Alfonso Frank''' of [[W:University of California, Davis]] and his teams of students have been experimenting with various advanced vehicle technologies since 1971. Andy is widely recognized as the father of the modern [[plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)]]. Andy is currently developing continuously variable drivetrains for EVs as Chief Technology Officer for [[Efficient Drivetrains Inc]]. |
== Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) == | == Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) == | ||
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* [[W:Andrew A. Frank]] page at wikipedia | * [[W:Andrew A. Frank]] page at wikipedia | ||
* [http://mae.ucdavis.edu/faculty/frank/frank.html Andy Frank faculty page at UC Davis] | * [http://mae.ucdavis.edu/faculty/frank/frank.html Andy Frank faculty page at UC Davis] | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://daviswiki.org/Andrew_A_Frank Dr. Andy Frank on Davis wiki] |
== Dr. Andy Frank in the News == | == Dr. Andy Frank in the News == | ||
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* 2012.summer [http://engineering.ucdavis.edu/magazine/issues/SU12EngineeringProgress.pdf UC Davis Alums Drive "clean" vehicle breakthroughs - Engineering UC Davis Magazine - summer 2012 pdf] | * 2012.summer [http://engineering.ucdavis.edu/magazine/issues/SU12EngineeringProgress.pdf UC Davis Alums Drive "clean" vehicle breakthroughs - Engineering UC Davis Magazine - summer 2012 pdf] | ||
* 2012.04.04 - [http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/father-plug-hybrids-still-race-finish-162418726.html?page=all How the father of plug-in hybrids still has a race to finish - Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos] | * 2012.04.04 - [http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/father-plug-hybrids-still-race-finish-162418726.html?page=all How the father of plug-in hybrids still has a race to finish - Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos] | ||
Revision as of 22:05, 1 September 2012
Dr. Andrew Alfonso Frank of W:University of California, Davis and his teams of students have been experimenting with various advanced vehicle technologies since 1971. Andy is widely recognized as the father of the modern plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Andy is currently developing continuously variable drivetrains for EVs as Chief Technology Officer for Efficient Drivetrains Inc.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
- 2005 - Trinity - 2006 Chevy Equinox, participating in the Challenge X competition. [1]
- 2002 - Yosemite - 2002 Ford Explorer converted to a battery dominant hybrid electric vehicle.
- 2000 - Sequoia - 2000 Chevrolet Suburban with a Parallel Hybrid Powertrain.
- 1998 - Coulomb - hybrid-electric Mercury Sable AIV.
- 1997 - Joule - 1996 Ford Taurus converted to a hybrid electric vehicle.
- 1993 - AfterShock - "Ground-up" hybrid electric vehicle.
See also
- W:Andrew A. Frank page at wikipedia
- Andy Frank faculty page at UC Davis
- Dr. Andy Frank on Davis wiki
Dr. Andy Frank in the News
- 2012.summer UC Davis Alums Drive "clean" vehicle breakthroughs - Engineering UC Davis Magazine - summer 2012 pdf
- 2012.04.04 - How the father of plug-in hybrids still has a race to finish - Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos
- 2011.06.24 - A Fifteen Year Roadmap Toward Complete Energy Sustainability - EUEC Blog
- 2011.06.21 - Hall of Fame: Dr. Andrew Frank Hailed as “Father of the Hybrid” - My Perfect Automobile
- 2009.06.25 EVs Can Cut Cost of Mass Transit - matternetwork
- 2007.02.23 - Frank Talk and Fresh Air
- 2006.05.18 - New Super-Efficient Plug-in Hybrid Unveiled
- 2006.03.03 - Renewable Energy Access story Yahoo Andy Frank sums up the benefits and status of PHEVs
- 2006.01.13 - Detroit 2006: Is the Market Schizophrenic, or Changing?
- 2005.12.12 - Lithium Technology Supplies Li-Ion for Two Challenge X Vehicles, One a Plug-In Hybrid
- 2005.08.23 - 250 MPG
- 2005.08.15 - Plugged In Hybrids Get Remarkable Mileage
- 2005.06.13 - Guest Lecture by ZAP Officers Sparks Research at UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies
- 2003.06.09 - The MathWorks Hosts International Automotive Conference
- 2003.03.12 - CARB Global Climate Change Symposium
- 2003.03.02 - Interview with HEV Pioneer Dr. Andrew Frank (evworld) [2]
- 2002.12 - - - Initial Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicles Come to ITS-Davis for Research
- 2001.06.29 - UC Davis Wins Futuretruck Contest
- 1998.09.11 - Electric Cars: Can They Go the Distance?
