Transmission-Based Power Generator

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Program:
IDEAS
Award:
$499,999
Location:
Detroit, Michigan
Status:
ALUMNI
Project Term:
01/06/2016 - 04/05/2017

Technology Description:

Inventev is developing a proof-of-concept for a commercially viable generator system that is integrated with a truck transmission. The project will involve the design and fabrication of transmission and power electronics subsystems, integration of those systems into a Ford F550 chassis-cab truck, and conversion of the standard gasoline engine to a low-pressure natural gas engine. The project aims to create a 120kW low-cost, low-emission mobile power generator using natural gas with a cost target of 6-to-7 cents per kilowatt-hour. Of particular significance is the ability to use the same devices (i.e. electric machine motor/generators) that electrically propel a vehicle to become generators for exporting 3-phase grid-quality power. If successful, this technology could be used to create fleets of trucks with inherent power generating capability that could be deployed to enable electrical grid resiliency from interruptions or used short-term for low-cost nimble and localized generating capacity.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Jason Rugolo
Project Contact:
Mr. David Stenson
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
dstenson@inventev.com

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