Report Number

FSEC-CR-1999-15

URL

http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-CR-1999-15.pdf

Keywords

Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Electric Vehicles

Abstract

This document covers the program activities of the University of Central Florida's Electric Vehicle Transportation Center (EVTC) for the 6 month period of October 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015. The Electric Vehicle Transportation Center supports the U.S. Department of Transportation's strategic goal of planning for near-term integration of alternative fuel vehicles as a means to build a sustainable transportation system. The project objectives are to evaluate technologies, standards and policies to ensure seamless integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into a complex transportation network and electricity grid. The EVTC will bridge the gap between deployment of electric vehicles and the traditional transportation system. A summary of the major activities reported in the document is as follows. In the research area, the notable events, the installation of a Nissan funded fast charger at FSEC (Project #3), EV sales data showing a 23% increase in sales in 2014 (#5), fuel cell mileage range extender results (#10), installation of EV chargers on Florida Turnpike (#13), results comparing electric to diesel buses (#14), and equipment lists for battery labs in Hawaii and Tuskegee. Detailed industry interactions for the period included Nissan, NovaCharge, General Motors, Florida Power & Light, Eglin Air Force Base and Alabama and Florida DOTs. In the education and STEM area, seven new courses were developed and three STEM events were held. A special publication item was the writing and publication of six EV related articles (PV, EV and Your Home) in the March 2015 issue of 'Interface' magazine of the Electrochemical Society.

Date Published

4-9-2015

Subjects

Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Electric Vehicles

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