Alternative Energy Vehicles

DAEE Sustainability Workshop Aug 2010

Ethanol Fuel and Blends (E10/E85)Ethanol Fuel and Blends (E10/E85)Corn based

1 acre/car

Fossil fuels used in production?p

Food displacement/cost

Cellulosic EthanolCellulosic Ethanol

Natural Gas (CNG) and PropaneNatural Gas (CNG) and Propane25% lower CO2 emissionsPotentially cheaperPotentially cheaperDomestic production (environmentally desirable?)

Electric Vehicles, Hybrids, Fuel Cell Vehicles, other emerging tech

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?

Gasoline Engine

Electric MotorElectric Motor

Hybrid ElectricHybrid Electric

Hybrid ElectricHybrid Electric

GasolineEngineEngine

Hybrid ElectricHybrid Electric

GasolineEngine

ElectricMotorEngine Motor

Hybrid ElectricHybrid Electric

Battery Pack - 2010 Toyota PriusBattery Pack 2010 Toyota Prius

Battery Pack - Ford Escape HybridBattery Pack Ford Escape Hybrid

Chevy Volt: a new kind of HybridChevy Volt: a new kind of Hybrid40 miles on battery alone.

Engine only used to charge batteries.

Chevy Volt – Stats Chevy Volt Stats 2011 – 10,000 units2012 45 000 units2012 – 45,000 units

$41 000$41,000$7,500 tax credit$350/mo lease$350/mo lease

Battery Pack – Chevy VoltBattery Pack Chevy Volt

Battery Stress TestsBattery Stress Tests

Which One is a Diesel?Which One is a Diesel?

A B..

C.

D.

MoneyMoneyHow much does it cost to drive a typical car for 1 year (12,000 miles)? (12,000 miles)?

2008: $2000 2009: $1200Alternative Fuel cars in 1 year:Alternative Fuel cars in 1 year:

CNG: $800Di l $600Diesel: $600Hybrid: $600

$2 0?Electric: $250?Solar: Free

Hybrid or Diesel?Hybrid or Diesel?

Hybrid Diesel

2010 Toyota Prius 2009 VW Jetta TDI

50 MPG 58 MPG

$22000 $22000$22000 $22000

BioDieselBioDieselUsed fryer grease with conversion kitconversion kit

BioDiesel - is refined vegetable oil that is chemically converted to actual diesel f lfuel.

Electric VehiclesElectric VehiclesTesla Roadster

0-60 in 3.7 seconds!

Can travel 244 miles on Can travel 244 miles on one charge

$100,000

Nissan leafNissan leafElectric only100 mile range100 mile range

GPS display:GPS display:range nearby charging

$33,000$7,500 rebate

Battery Pack – Nissan LEAFBattery Pack Nissan LEAF

Electric FuelingElectric FuelingFor Plug in HybridsFor Electric VehiclesFor Electric Vehicles

Home Chargers (120V/240V)Home Chargers (120V/240V)“overnight”

Commercial Chargers (440V+)g ( )“30 minute”

ChargePoint America4600 public stations in 1 year

Hydrogen – Not A Fuel!Hydrogen Not A Fuel!Electric Energy Storage (competitor to batteries)Hydrogen storage bulkyHydrogen storage bulkyExpensive ($400,000)

Solar Cars?Solar Cars?

Ventri Wind Powered Solar Hybrid?Ventri Wind Powered Solar Hybrid?

31 miles per chargeRecharge with wind turbine?

Which saves more fuel?

(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg

(B) Upgrading from 10mpg to 20mpg

(C) Upgrading from 50mpg to 100mpg

Which saves more fuel?

(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg

(B) Upgrading from 10mpg to 20mpg

(C) Upgrading from 50mpg to 100mpg

MPG vs. GPMMPG vs. GPM

Over 100 miles, these save:

(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg 1 gallon(A) Upgrading from 33mpg to 50mpg 1 gallon

(B) Upgrading from 10mpg to 20mpg 5 gallons

(C) Upgrading from 50mpg to 100mpg 1 gallon

GPM – gallons per 100 milesGPM gallons per 100 milesWhich saves more fuel?

(A) Upgrading from 3gpm to 2gpm(A) Upgrading from 3gpm to 2gpm

(B) Upgrading from 10gpm to 5gpm

(C) Upgrading from 2gpm to 1gpm

Hybrid trucksHybrid trucks

4,100 hybrid commercial vehicles in use in 2009 but that by 2016 there will b 222 000be 222,000

DME/Diesel dual fuel trucksDME/Diesel dual fuel trucks