BOARD MEETING DATE: January 10, 2003
AGENDA NO. 8
Execute Contract to Cosponsor Optimization and Demonstration of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Vehicle-to-Grid Power Flow and Analysis of Impact on Transportation Emissions and Energy
SYNOPSIS:
During previous AQMD-supported vehicle development efforts, UC Davis developed an in-line parallel power train and related control technology. Based on that design, this follow-on project will optimize the technology with standard automotive components in a 2002 plug-in Ford Explorer HEV. Design goals include at least twice the fuel economy of the equivalent retail vehicle, compliance with SULEV emission standards, better than stock acceleration and performance, and charge depletion control strategy with 48 miles all electric range. This project is expected to enhance the commercialization potential of plug-in HEVs by analyzing the full fuel cycle emissions and energy impacts of plug-in HEVs based on this design. Total project cost is $458,000. Staff recommends this project be cost-shared at a cost not to exceed $150,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund.
COMMITTEE:
Technology, November 22, 2002. Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; the Chairman communicated his concurrence and recommendation that this item be forwarded for Board consideration with no approval or disapproval recommendation from the Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the Chairman to execute a contract with UC Davis for the optimization and demonstration of plug-in hybrid electric sport utility vehicle with vehicle-to-grid power flow in an amount not to exceed $150,000 from the Clean Fuels Fund.
Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer
Background
The Hybrid Electric Vehicle Center at UC Davis has been pioneering the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The AQMD has previously cosponsored development of a plug-in four passenger sedan and a large plug-in SUV that included a UC Davis optimized continuously-variable transmission. Both vehicles have been demonstrated at the AQMD.
The UC Davis plug-in HEV design and control strategy provides ZEV ranges not currently available with commercially marketed HEVs by utilizing a grid-charged battery pack as the primary energy source with a smaller engine controlled to operate at high efficiency.
The AQMD also recently cofunded a demonstration project with AC Propulsion to develop and demonstrate a tri-fuel, plug-in HEV with vehicle to grid power flow.
Proposal
This is the first vehicle developed by UC Davis to include vehicle-to-grid power flow and would be refueled with ethanol It will be used to provide data to analyze the potential impacts and benefits of plug-in vehicles with vehicle to grid power flow capability. There are five objectives for this project:
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Optimize vehicle control systems and demonstrate the vehicle; |
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Determine fuel economy and simulate well-to-wheels energy use; |
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Determine vehicle-to-grid charging system efficiency to include in energy use model; |
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Determine potential petroleum displacement and emission reductions; |
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Identify steps to enhance commercialization potential; |
Benefits to AQMD
The proposed project is included in the March 2002 update of the Technology Advancement Plan under Project 2001 CFM5-4, "Evaluation and Demonstration of Light- and Medium-Duty Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Systems." The AQMP relies on the expedited implementation of advanced technologies and clean-burning fuels in southern California to achieve air quality standards. This project, if successful, will use data from the vehicle to calculate the effect that volume sales of plug-in HEVs will have on energy use patterns, petroleum energy displaced, effect on the power grid and net effect on air quality and demonstrate a high performance plug-in SUV with compelling commercial appeal.
Sole Source Justification
Section VIII.B.2. of the Procurement Policy and Procedure identifies four major provisions under which a sole source award may be justified. This request for a sole source award is made under provision B.2.d.: Other circumstances exist which in the determination of the Executive Officer require such waiver in the best interest of the AQMD. Specifically, these circumstances are B.2.d.(1): Projects involving cost sharing by multiple sponsors.
For the plug-in hybrid electric SUV, cash contributions include $210,000 from EPRI, $38,000 from UC Energy Institute, $10,000 each from Yolo-Solano AQMD and DOE/Argonne National Lab, and in-kind vehicle and support valued at $40,000 from Ford, plus batteries from Ovonic and travel funds (to and from vehicle test facilities) from UC Davis Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Department to result in better than 2:1 co-funding leverage.
Resource Impacts
The total cost for this project is approximately $458,000. The amount of AQMD funding shall not exceed $150,000. Cofunding will be provided from the following sources:
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In-kind |
Cash |
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AQMD |
$150,000 |
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EPRI |
$210,000 |
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UC Energy Institute |
$ 38,000 |
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Yolo-Solano AQMD |
$ 10,000 |
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DOE/Argonne National Lab |
$ 10,000 |
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Ford (vehicle) |
$ 40,000 |
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Total (combined) |
$458,000 |
Sufficient funds are available from the Clean Fuels Fund, established as a special revenue fund resulting from the state-mandated Clean Fuels Program. The Clean Fuels Program, under Health and Safety Code 40448.5 and 40512 and Vehicle Code 9250.11, establishes mechanisms to collect revenues from mobile sources to support projects to increase the utilization of clean fuels, including the development of the necessary advanced enabling technologies. Funds collected from motor vehicles are restricted, by statute, to be used for projects and program activities related to mobile sources that support the objectives of the Clean Fuels Program.
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