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AC Propulsion Past, Present, and Future
AC Propulsion, Inc.San Dimas, CA
November, 2005http://www.acpropulsion.com
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AC Propulsion History
• Alan Cocconi developed the drive system for the General Motors Impact EV prototype in 1989, setting a new standard for EV performance.
• Cocconi founded AC Propulsion in 1992 to develop electric vehicle technology.
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AC Propulsion Today
• A full-function R&D facility located in San Dimas, California, dedicated to building electric vehicles that people want to buy
• Power electronics lab• Battery test lab• 200-hp electric dynamometer• Electronics assembly• Machine shop• Fabrication shop• Composite shop• Automotive service bays
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Honda Civic EV Conversion - 1994
200 hp0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds
0-125,000 miles in 10 years0 emissions
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Electric Sports Car - 1996
220 hp2500 pounds
0-60 in 4.9 secs0 emissions
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Proven in Battle
Chevrolet Corvette 345 hp V8
Ferrari F355375 hp V8
Porsche Carrera 4282 hp F6, 4WD
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vs Lamborghini Diablo VT
543 hp V12 4WD 220 hp electric RWD
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Launch
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Acceleration
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Pulling Away
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Hasta la Vista
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Electric Land Speed Record - 1999
Two AC-150 drive systems6000 sub-C NiMH cells
400 hp254 mph
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VW Golf EV Conversion – 2001
NiMH Battery3100 pounds
100 miles range
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VW Beetle “The Plug Bug” - 2002
DC Power300 - 450 V
0 - 50 A
AC Power100 - 250 V50 - 60 Hz0 - 80 A
ConductiveConnector
Power Electronics Unit(Inverter)
Motor
Bi-directional charger.
Power can flow to or from
vehicle
• Stand alone• Grid-tied • V2G
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WirelessProvider
Grid Operator
PowerCommand Power
Response
Driver Usage Profile and Preferences
Internet
Aggregator
GPS
$$
The Vehicle-to-Grid Concept - V2GConnected vehicles serve as distributed energy resource (DER)
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Los Angeles City Hall Shuttle - 2002AC Propulsion upgrades two buses for LADWP to improve reliability and driveability, and to increase range.
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- 2003
On Thursday October, 3, 2003, Tom Gage drove the tzero 302 miles, from Sunnyvale to Santa Barbara, without charging. Average speed was 58 mph.
300 mile range0-60 mph in 3.6 sec
On Tuesday September 9, 2003 in a series of acceleration tests, the tzero repeatedly accelerated 0-60 in under 4 secs. Alan Cocconi achieves the best time - 3.6 secs. Writer Chris Dixon gets 3.7 secs and reports it in the New York Times.
LiIon
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tzero - 1st overall
Challenge Bibendum San Francisco - 2003
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vs VIPER
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vs VIPER
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vs VIPER
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vs VIPER
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• 3rd Overall• Volvo 3CC Concept• AC Propulsion Power• Made in Los Angeles
• 2nd Overall• Courrèges Design EXE• AC Propulsion Power• Made in Paris
Challenge Bibendum, Shanghai - 2004
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Courrèges Design EXE
EXE
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Volvo 3CC EV Concept
• Front-wheel drive
• Battery in floor
• Two-plus-one seating
• 2004 Challenge Bibendum, Shanghai
• 2005 NAIAS, Detroit
• 2005 Geneva Auto Show
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Venturi Fétish EV Prototype - 2004• Mid-motor, rear wheel drive, $500,000
• AC Propulsion Power
• Made in Monaco
• World Debut, Paris 2004
• US Debut, Los Angeles 2005
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Fétish Battery: T-Pack for Good Balance
• 7,200 cells• 72P100S• 370 V• 58 kWh• 165 kW• 350 kg
AC Propulsion battery assembly and management system
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Wrightspeed X1 - 2005• Mid-motor, rear wheel drive
• AC Propulsion Power
• Made in California
November 8, 2005, Infineon Raceway
Wrightspeed X1 vs Porsche Carrera GT, 605 hp V10
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• “Remember, Prius never needs to be plugged in.”– 2004 Toyota Prius Product Reference Guide
• “The Civic Hybrid’s gas-electric powertrain works seamlessly and automatically as you drive. So you never plug it in. (emphasis in original)
– 2004 Honda Car & Truck product brochure
• “Do I have to plug it in?”“No. Not once. Not Ever. Plug-in vehicles are strictly electric, not hybrids.”
– Lexus brochure for 2005 RX 400h
Automakers Say:
Use Gasoline Only and Be Proud of It
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World Population
Regionpopulation
millions% of world population
World 6,396 100%China 1,307 20%India 1,087 17%US 294 5%EU 381 6%Japan 128 2%ROW 3,200 50%
source: Population Reference Bureau
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Crude Oil Consumption
Crude Oil Use, Total Gasoline Use, Transport
Regionpopulation
millions% of world population
million tonnes
% of world
per cap vs world
World 6,396 100% 3,413 100% 1.0China 1,307 20% 228 7% 0.3India 1,087 17% 115 3% 0.2US 294 5% 764 22% 4.9EU 381 6% 571 17% 2.8Japan 128 2% 200 6% 2.9ROW 3,200 50% 1,535 45% 0.9
source: International Energy Agency
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Gasoline Consumption
source: International Energy Agency
Annual Gasoline Consumption - Gallons per Person
2 10 2847
102124
453
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India China Worldw/o US
World EU Japan US
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• Have enough EV range for daily driving• Plug in at home• Charge while you sleep• Go on trips - 450 miles per tank
mpg
% of miles driven on electricity
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Prius gas-only hybrid Plug-in hybrid
Plug-In Hybrids Use Gas and Electricity
• Reduce petroleum imports• Get better mpg• Use domestic energy• Use renewable electricity• Reduce cold start emissions• Kick the gasoline habit
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AC Propulsion Plug-in Hybrid Prototype - 2003100 kW drive system with bi-directional AC power interface
8 kWh lead-acid hybrid battery35 kW
APU output on gasoline for driving
Auxiliary power unit
1.4L engine, inverter-
controlled alternator
15 kW on natural gas for
stationary generation
4-passenger 35 mile battery range0-60 in 8.5 sec 87 mph top speed3750 pounds
Project Sponsors:SCAQMDCARBVWNRELEPRI
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EV Conversion and Upgrade• Installation of 110 kW electric drivetrain• Replace Gen 1 power electronics with Gen 2
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Battery Pack• Panasonic HV1225, 25Ah• Pack weight: 310 kg• Capacity: 8.7 kWh (rated)
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APU Installation
• Rear-mounted APU
• Packaging, cooling, NVH
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APU Development
• Stand-alone, self-contained unit
• Adaptable to other engines, power levels, applications
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Alternator Design
• Mounts directly to engine crankshaft
• New design with 8” diameter rotor
• Inverter control allows engine stop/start
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On-track• Michelin Challenge Bibendum - September, 2003
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Jetta: Hybrid vs Conventional
Project VW Jetta Vehicle 2.0L auto.
0-60 mph acceleration 8.7 secs 1 12.0 secs 2
Top Speed 87 mph 3 >100 mphCity fuel economy 27 mpg 4 23 mpg 5
Highway fuel economy 34 mpg 1 29 mpg 5
EV range 30 miles 0 milesMax Range 540 miles 435 miles1 measured2 Consumers Reports test data3 Governed by control system4 CARB test result depreciated 10%5 EPA label value
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Plug-in Jetta vs Plugless Prius
Engine 1.4 liter 1.5 liter35 kW 56 kW
Generator 30 kW 20 kW (est)Traction Motor 110 kW 50 kWTransmission Fixed ratio PlanetaryBattery PbA NiMH
8 kWh 2 kWh650 lb 100 lb (est)
Charger 20 kW (V2G) noneCharge port conductive none
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Plug-in Hybrids 2005 and Beyond
Battery Li Polymer Li Ion14 kWh 9 kWh275 lb 135 lb
Charger 20 kW w/V2G 1.5 kWonboard offboard
MPG: 1st 50 mi 125 rest of tank 30-40 40-50
Li batteries forplug-in hybrids
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The Impending Decline of Global Petroleum
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actual projection
oil discovery(10-yr moving average)
oil production
World Oil
Source: Peak Oil, C.J. Campbell
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Petroleum: A Hierarchy of Value
1.Aviation2.Petrochemicals3.Maritime shipping
4.Long haul trucks5.Rail transport6.Long trips by car7. Commuting8. Picking up the kids9. Driving a Hummer
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Electric Power Mix
Plug-in Vehicles: Transportation Without Petroleum
source: CEC, EIA
2003CA US
Natural Gas 37% 17%Large Hydro 16% 7%Coal 21% 51%Nuclear 15% 20%Eligible Renewables 11% 2%Petroleum 0% 3%
100% 100%
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• Low Pollution• Low Greenhouse Gas Emissions• Available and sustainable• Diverse domestic resources• Efficient in generation and use• Established infrastructure• Off-peak load• Synergistic with solar and wind resources
Electricity: Already a Great Fuel for Cars
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Other Fuels Can Substitute Too
Natural gas Bio-fuels Ethanol Methanolx Hydrogen
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• Hydrogen is made from natural gas or electricity
• Conversion process reduces energy content
Hydrogen Production Wastes Energy
Natural gas hydrogen: 20% loss
Electricity hydrogen: 48% loss
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Fuel Cell EVs Use More Energy Than EVs
EV
FCEVFuel Cell
Toyota RAV4EV
Honda FCX
Source: US EPA fuel economy ratings
33 Miles
33 Miles
10 kWh
40 kWh
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32 kWh electric from solar
Hydrogen Increases CO2 Emissions
CO2 Emissions Well-to-Wheel
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400
600
RAV4 EV Prius Civic (gasoline) FCX
gm C
O2
per
mile
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Plan for Production of Electric Vehicles
• Sell systems and technology licenses to EV manufacturers
• Build EV conversions, low volume• Support V2G development and demonstration• Develop one or more suppliers of EV batteries• Reduce cost of drive system• JV with automakers, medium to high volume
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People Like Electric Vehicles
• “very good acceleration, quite good, actually better than my car”
• “I do like the strong regen(erative braking). I didn’t think I would. You really have much more control”
• “I like this one, you have full accel and decel on one pedal”
• “really amazing power, no shifting”
• “wow, wow, wow-wow-wow, it really goes. I’m amazed, wow, like a race car, unbelievable”
• “It’s definitely the strongest EV I’ve ever driven”
• “it just drives beautifully”
Quotes from drivers who tested an AC Propulsion conversion at EVS-20, Long Beach, November 2003
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Electric Vehicle Survey• Survey Objective:
– To understand what people want and need in a modern Electric Vehicle
• Online Survey Launched on January 1, 2005
• 635 Respondents as of January 19, 2005
• Response Rate exceeds 100%
• Survey conducted by Nadine Weil
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64% of all car trips are 30 miles or less
18%
46%
25%
8% 3%0%
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
Under 10miles
10 – 30miles
31-60miles
61+ miles No car
Q: How long is your typical trip in your car?
Source: EV Survey. 625 Respondents
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45% either own a hybrid now or want to buy one, while 47% also prefer EVs
0.3%
0.3%
0.4%
6.7%
12.5%
14.7%
18.1%
47.2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
I prefer my Hummer
What’s a hybrid?
Used to have hybrid
No hybrids in future
I own a hybrid now
Want to buy hybrid in 3-5+ years
Want to buy hybrid in 1-2 years
I’d rather have a cool EV
Q: What do you think of hybrid cars?
Source: EV Survey. 778 Total Responses
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59% would pay up to $20K more for EV
45%
14%5% 5%
25%
6%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
Up to$10,000
more
Up to$20,000
more
Up to$30,000
more
Yes, AnyPrice
Not sure No way
Q: Would you consider paying a small price premiumto have an Electric version of your favorite car?
Source: EV Survey. 607 Respondents
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The Car Candidates
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Rankings of EV Car Candidates
3.223.18
2.862.74
2.692.47
2.382.372.36
2.172.15
2.942.60
2.25
1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00
Chevy Aveo EV
Scion xB EVSuzuki Forenza EV
Pontiac Vibe EVScion xA EV
Toyota Corolla EVHonda Civic EV
Acura RSX EVMazda 3 EV
Mini Cooper EVVolvo S40 EV
Scion xA + xBVibe/Matrix + Corolla
Mazda 3 + Volvo
Q: What do you think of the following EVs?Average Score of All Segments
Source: EV Survey. 591 RespondentsAverage Score
(Scale of 1-5 where 1 = Love It and 5 = Hate It) Price Ranges: All
MostLiked
LeastLiked
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Rankings of EV Car Candidates
20%22%
37%41%41%
44%44%
48%56%
58%66%
39%51%52%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Chevy Aveo EV
Suzuki Forenza EVToyota Corolla EV
Honda Civic EVPontiac Vibe EV
Acura RSX EVMazda 3 EVScion xB EVScion xA EV
Volvo S40 EVMini Cooper EV
Vibe/Matrix/CorollaMazda 3 + Volvo
Scion xA + xB
Q: What do you think of the following EVs?“Love It” Plus “Like It” for Price Segment $30K+
Source: EV Survey. 59 RespondentsPercent of Respondents: Love + Like Price Ranges: $30K+
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Car Comparison: Price x Weight0 20 40 60 80 100
Accent
xA
Aveo
Sentra
xB
Spectra
Elantra
Neon
Mazda3
Corolla
Lancer
ION
Aerio
Focus
Forenza
Cooper
Reno
Matrix
Civic
Cobalt
Jetta
RAV4
Miata
Civic Si
RSX
Civic Hyb
Prius
S40
A4
325
xBxA
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The AC Propulsion EV
Features • AC Propulsion drive system• Li Ion battery• Fast charging• Regenerative braking • Onboard battery diagnostics• A/C, full power
FMVSS-certified EV conversion of Scion xA and xB
Scion xA
Scion xB
Performance • 100 mile range (180 mi
option)• 0-60 <10 sec (<7 sec option)• 90 mph• 1 mile per minute charging
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Two Prototypes Under ConstructionCheck http://www.acpropulsion.com for updates