PHEV Commercialization
His pioneering invention portfolio in plug-in hybrid vehicle technology and transmission systems developed at UC Davis have been licensed to Efficient Drivetrains Inc (EDI) of Palo Alto in Silicon Valley. Prof Andy A. Frank is currently CTO of Efficient Drivetrains Inc (EDI) and is continuing the exploration of advanced technology in PHEV systems which have the goal of transitioning seamlessly to an all renewable Electric society for the US and the world with zero green house gas emissions but with minimum or zero additional cost that can be supported by all companies and interests in our current society.
EDI is currently exploring projects world wide with an emphasis on China since the Chinese have long range plans for transitioning off of fossil fuels to renewable energies in the least amount of time. Their focus on Wind Solar and hydro-electric as well as Nuclear energy sources plus their infrastructure for a modern society shows a seriousness and sincerity in their efforts which cannot be ignored. EDI is constructing a demonstration vehicle to illustrate our abilities to partner with their OEM manufacturers to create New Energy Vehicles since we have the theory and the practice of constructing vehicles and integrating them seamlessly into society. Cost and payback period as well as the electrical infrastructure with and without renewable energy in the mix must be considered as well as product quality.
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