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Dr. Andrew Frank
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 (EDI). See Andy's Tech Talk column in the EDI Newsletter.
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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.
Andy at Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.
Andy Frank at the Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI) Research, Development & Demonstration Center in Dixon, California working with fellow employees to construct the latest plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV). Andy and his team of coworkers at EDI are working to apply this hybrid electric vehicle technology to personal and commercial vehicles of all sizes.
The PHEV truck prototype currently under construction will demonstrate EDI capability to construct a modern PHEV or REEV with currently available automotive qualified components to exceed driveability and durability requirements expected of the industry. The prototype vehicle is expected to achieve 1/2 the fuel consumption and have better performance than the conventional vehicle. At the same time this PHEV truck will be able to drive the first 50 km or more on electricity alone thus saving 70% to 80% of the gasoline used annually by the conventional vehicle of the same size and performance.
Father of the Modern PHEV Award - Dr. Andy Frank & Team Fate
In 2004 the Electric Auto Association Keith Crock Award for outstanding contributions to electric transportation as the modern day father of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) was presented to Dr. Andy Frank & Team Fate.
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
- 2012.08.16 - Andy Frank talks China EV policy - ChinaEV Blog
- 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
- 2011.06.13 - Andy Frank honored by Automotive News on its Electrifying 100 List
- 2011.02.23 - CalCars.org Drives a Victory Lap in the new Chevy Volt - SustainabilityMedia
- 2010.09.13 - The EV is dead. Long live the PHEV-10 - Barrytech - Seeking Alpha
- 2009.06.25 - EVs Can Cut Cost of Mass Transit - matternetwork
- 2008.03.26 - Plug In America Press Conference & Rally at CARB
- 2008 - - - - - Plug-in Hybrid Drivers are Charged Up | Clean Fleet Report
- 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?