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.

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.

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  Dr. Andy Frank, 2012.

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  EDI Powertrain Dynamometer used to develop the control system to insure smooth driveability and automatic and seamless mode shifting.

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  EDI 2 electric motor Plug In Hybrid powertrain.

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  Andy Frank and EDI staff solving prototype vehicle construction problems.]]

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.

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
• 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?