Efficient Drivetrains Inc

Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI) produces components for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), Range Extended Electric Vehicles (REEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), and battery electric vehicles (BEV) including drive train controllers, continuously variable transmissions, prototype drive trains, battery modules, drive train control software, and energy management software. They also provide support services such as technical and manufacturing support, drive train engineering, design and analysis, technology licensing, system analysis, architecture and design, computer simulation, and engineering support. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. markets via distribution partners to vehicle manufacturers, EV component developers, industry suppliers, integrators, and conversion companies in the China, India, Asian region, United States, Canada, and Europe.

The company was founded in 2006. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. is based in Palo Alto, California and has a research and development center in Dixon, California, USA.

Efficient Drivetrains Inc at Plug-In Singapore 2009

2009.11.20 - Efficient Drivetrains Inc - plan for a zero-carbon emissions future Andy Frank, CTO at Efficient Drivetrains Inc., discussed their goal to create a zero-carbon emissions future at the Plug-In Singapore 2009 conference on Nov. 20, 2009. Gasoline, oil, coal and natural gas (fossil fuels) cause 80 % of the world's carbon greenhouse gas pollution. Transition away from gasoline and diesel as transportation fuels will be most efficient if the existing energy distribution infrastructure can be used and if the vehicles provide high performance. Electric vehicles fueled with electricity generated from wind and solar energy (renewable energy) have potential for elimination of carbon emissions from the transportation sector. Dr. Frank reviewed our currently available vehicle technologies: a. Internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) could use ethanol biofuel instead of fossil fuels, but there is not enough land and water to grow sufficient crops both for food and for all of our liquid fuel needs. b. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are limited to short range uses in and around urban areas because of limits in battery performance. c. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can use electricity to fuel 80-90% of our transportation needs. We can produce enough carbon-neutral, renewable biofuel for the remaining long distance transport of our vehicles. PHEVs are "dual fuel vehicles" that make good use of our existing energy infrastructure. PHEV charging overnight would make efficient use of our existing electricity infrastructure. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology would enable electric vehicles to help improve the stability of a smart electrical grid. Our existing pipeline and gasoline station infrastructure can be adapted for delivery of liquid biofuels.

See also:

• Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.
• EDI Research, Development & Demonstration Center in Dixon, California.
• PHEV REEV EREV Definitions
• Dr. Andrew Frank, Chief Technology Officer.

EDI in the News

• 2013.08.23 - ITRI vehicle forum generates business cooperation - Taiwan Today
• 2012.12.07 - Efficient Drivetrains launches inline, triple-function, plug-in vehicle drivetrain | Science and Technology
• 2012.12.04 - EDI develops most efficient EV/HEV/PHEV drive train ever for small, medium and heavy-duty vehicles - torquenews
• 2012.11.29 - First Compact Inline Triple-Function Plug-In Vehicle Drivetrain Launched By EDI - Auto Central
• 2012.11.19 - First Compact, Inline, Triple-Function, Plug-In Vehicle Drivetrain Launched by EDI. "EDI has created a new, second-generation PHEV concept. It has higher overall efficiency than its predecessors, featuring a larger battery pack and a motor system that incorporates fewer parts and smaller, more efficient gasoline/bio-fuel engines. To further increase efficiency, an EDI Turbo-generator system can make it the most efficient powertrain in the world, for a given power."
• 2012.11.16 - EDI looks to China for buyers for its PHEV tech. Now China needs to push its EV policy - ChinaEV Blog
• 2012.10.19 - First Compact, Inline, Triple-Function, Plug-In Vehicle Drivetrain Launched by EDI - MarketWatch
• 2012.08.10 - Electric vehicle firm will expand in Dixon - Sacramento Bee
• 2012.08.08 - More ‘Designed In USA’ PHEV and CVT Technology Coming | Electric Car Blogging
• 2012.08.07 - EDI Triples Size of PHEV and CVT Development Center - envirolib
• 2012.08.07 - EDI Triples Size of PHEV and CVT Development Center
• 2012.07.23 - China utilities should study PGE’s electric vehicle purchase program - ChinaEV Blog
• 2012.04.02 - 'Father of the EV1' Joins EDI Board of Advisors - EVWORLD
• 2010.12.22 - EDI & ETET Strike Engine Deal for EDI Hybrid Drivetrains - PDFcast
• 2010.12.22 - EVT­90"Smart Power" Engine Drive Train by ETET and EDI - press-news.org 22dec2010n
• 2010.06.21 - Ankai Automobile developing plug-in hybrid electric bus for US market - Busworld Ankai is working with Efficient Drivetrains Inc. (EDI) in Palo Alto, CA to develop the plug-in hybrid’s drive train.
• 2010.06.02 - Chinese Bus Maker Eyes Atlanta for Plug-in Hybrid - globalatlanta "Ankai, ... China's third-largest bus manufacturer is working with a California company, Efficient Drivetrains Inc., to develop the plug-in hybrid's drive train. "
• 2009.12.00 - Efficient DriveTrains - Profile in Cleantech Infocus: Electric Vehicles
• 2009.02.06 - Solano County Business News: Drivetrains Inc. gets 'green' light, pulls into Dixon
• 2007.11.29 - UC Davis Licenses PHEV Technology To Efficient Drivetrains Inc. - PowerPulse.Net
• 2007.11.26 - UC Davis’s Plug-in Technology Licensed to EDI - HybridCars.com

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