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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.
 
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The most popular plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV), hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV), and extended range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrains now in production all use two electric motors/generators plus a geared transmission set. Reducing the cost and improving the powertrains for light- and heavy-duty vehicles with a larger battery pack enables high power/torque electric motors to replace the gears and mechanical transmission components. This also enables an all-wheel-drive option to provide greater flexibility in advanced electrification of ground transportation systems. The Automatic drive, 2 Motor Solution from Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. can replace all other powertrains to increase the highway fuel economy and performance of electric vehicles. (See more at: [http://www.its.ucdavis.edu/?faculty=frank-andrew-a-2#tabs-2  AAFrank publications – ITS UC Davis])
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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.


EDI presentation at Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 2013

The most popular plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV), hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV), and extended range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrains now in production all use two electric motors/generators plus a geared transmission set. Reducing the cost and improving the powertrains for light- and heavy-duty vehicles with a larger battery pack enables high power/torque electric motors to replace the gears and mechanical transmission components. This also enables an all-wheel-drive option to provide greater flexibility in advanced electrification of ground transportation systems. The Automatic drive, 2 Motor Solution from Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. can replace all other powertrains to increase the highway fuel economy and performance of electric vehicles. (See more at: AAFrank publications – ITS UC Davis)



Efficient Drivetrains Inc at Plug-In Singapore 2009

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.


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