We will discuss the commercial and technical barriers to the mass commercialization of PHEVs and EVs, including Li-Ion battery safety, reliability, durability, cost, and performance. The presentation is based on integrating information gathered in the fourth quarter of 2009 during ...
General Motors Corp. (GM) funded the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to retrofit ultracapacitors onto a GM hybrid vehicle and compare the retrofitted vehicle’s performance to that of the production vehicle using nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. The project grew ...
The objective for standardized dynamometer testing is to provide a sound basis for comparisons among vehicles with varied vehicle designs. However, in the case of PHEVs, observed fuel economy may dramatically depart from results obtained in standard test practices depending ...
As the potential economic and environmental benefits of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) become apparent and as strong interest develops among automakers, seamless integration of PEVs to the grid will be a critical step to encourage utility support for PEV commercialization. ...
The supply side influences on the development and sales of HEVs and PHEVs such as CAFE, and ZEV are well known, the supply side influences less so. This presentation gives the consumer perspective on HEVs and PHEVs – what do ...
At the 2009 SAE Hybrid Symposium results were presented from several phases of a multi-year, multi-study market research agenda on hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) at UC Davis. That agenda continues to be fulfilled, and at the 2010 ...
Current state and R&D activities in PHEV and HEV batteries.
This talk will examine traditional issues related to international standards development efforts for PHEV lithium ion batteries from a historical and forward looking. Prevailing thought will be examined with regard to various national and regional efforts, particularly in China, Japan, ...
Addressing global energy challenges through energy diversity and development of commercially viable hybrid and electric vehicles. Focus on practical propulsion electrification, leveraging a range of architectural solutions, generational learnings, and technology cost reductions.
Drawing on consumer data from markets in North America, Europe and Asia, this presentation will focus on current consumer attitudes toward alternative powertrains (such as Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids and Advanced Diesels) and explore how attitudes and behaviors are evolving as ...
As part of SAE’s first Hybrid Symposium in China we are pleased to bring you 4 presentations focusing on areas critical to hybrid development in China. Hear the latest information on battery development, system engineering, standards development and government initiatives ...
Continuing the event theme of “Global Aerospace Solutions for a More Efficient Future,” a panel of aerospace industry executives from around the world gather to discuss the challenges their organizations are facing and what new solutions are being put in ...
The aerospace industry is facing many new global challenges in the 21st century—economics, environment, competition, supply chain, product development, manufacturing, and operations. Keynote speakers from the 2009 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition will focus on the issues and solutions they see ...
Future aircraft must satisfy a diverse set of design requirements. Due to the concurrent challenges of climate change, peak oil, and public awareness, design requirements related to environmental impact have become increasingly important. These requirements include increased emphasis on reducing ...
SAE International is both leader and partner in mobility standards development worldwide. Through its renowned consensus based program and as a partner organization, SAE plays a central and comprehensive role in creating harmonized solutions for the advancement of global mobility.More ...
SAE International is both leader and partner in mobility standards development worldwide. Through its renowned consensus based program and as a partner organization, SAE plays a central and comprehensive role in creating harmonized solutions for the advancement of global mobility.More ...
This presentation will propose technical, institutional and economic rationale for why the trucking industry can and should lead the way toward VII commercialization. The presentation will explore various deployment “roadmaps” for how truck manufacturers, carriers, shippers, and government canwork together ...
This group of industry leaders will offer their views on the engineer’s role the in the development of products and the profitability of the organization. This incisive discussion will also explore the impact of innovation and the accompanying limitations of ...
Installment two of this discussion will focus on Vehicle Integration, Service and aftermarket impacts. Panelists will discuss both EGR and SCR technologies;rtreatment strategies and configurations; building on the work already done in the on-highway arena relative to aftertreatment inducements, onboard ...
Engineers entering the industry today bring new skills and knowledge relative to technology, tools, learning and communication. This panel focuses on the challenges faced by new engineers and their employers during the transition from academia to industry. What has worked ...
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