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== Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) ==
 
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* 2007 - conversion of an 8 ton delivery step van for the US Air Force to a PHEV.
 
* 2005 - '''Trinity''' - 2006 Chevy Equinox, participating in the Challenge X competition. [http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=7761]
 
* 2005 - '''Trinity''' - 2006 Chevy Equinox, participating in the Challenge X competition. [http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=7761]
 
* 2002 - '''Yosemite''' - 2002 Ford Explorer converted to a battery dominant hybrid electric vehicle.
 
* 2002 - '''Yosemite''' - 2002 Ford Explorer converted to a battery dominant hybrid electric vehicle.
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* 1997 - '''Joule''' - 1996 Ford Taurus converted to a hybrid electric vehicle.
 
* 1997 - '''Joule''' - 1996 Ford Taurus converted to a hybrid electric vehicle.
 
* 1993 - '''AfterShock''' - "Ground-up" hybrid electric vehicle.
 
* 1993 - '''AfterShock''' - "Ground-up" hybrid electric vehicle.
 
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* 1991 - Side F/X- Super mileage vehicle at 3313 MPG on Gasoline.
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* 1991 - Shamu- Super mileage vehicle at 2200 mpg on M85 (methanol/gasoline mix).
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* 1979 - Flywheel drive Ford Pinto - Flywheel hybrid with a Continuously Variable Transmission, CVT.
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* 1971 - Urban car Contest " ground-up" Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
  
 
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Revision as of 16:21, 29 October 2012

Andrew Frank - 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 (EDI). See Andy's Tech Talk column in the EDI Newsletter.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)

  • 2007 - conversion of an 8 ton delivery step van for the US Air Force to a 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.
  • 1991 - Side F/X- Super mileage vehicle at 3313 MPG on Gasoline.
  • 1991 - Shamu- Super mileage vehicle at 2200 mpg on M85 (methanol/gasoline mix).
  • 1979 - Flywheel drive Ford Pinto - Flywheel hybrid with a Continuously Variable Transmission, CVT.
  • 1971 - Urban car Contest " 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

Electric Auto Association award to Dr. Andy Frank & Team Fate, 2004.
Andrew Frank and the Chevy Volt PHEV that he drives, 2012.



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


Dr. Andy Frank in the News