Emerging Technologies
James CulpLead Alternative Energy Strategist
September 16, 2009
ADVANCED VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGIES:DRIVING “GREEN LABOR” GROWTH
Overview
Progress Energy Update
Project Get Ready
Financing Opportunities For Projects And Job Creation
Conclusion
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Nearly every OEM has a plug-in vehicle planned by 2012…
PHEV or EREV ALL ELECTRIC
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Saturn VUE Chevrolet Volt
Ford Escape PHEVVW Golf TwinDrive
Toyota FT-EV
Mini-E
Mitsubishi iMIEV
Dodge Circuit Subaru R1eFord/Eaton Trouble Truck
Toyota Prius PHEVChrysler 200C Cadillac Converj Mercedes BlueCell
Chrysler:Jeep or Minivan
BYD 3DFM Ford Van
Nissan
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Ford Car
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TeslaFisker Karma
Smart
Chrysler Minivan
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Hybrid Conversions Standard hybrids converted to plug-in with an
after-market battery kit Dual-Mode Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
Gas engine and electric motor work together to optimally power the drive train
Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Capable of medium range, high speed all-
electric drive with small engine as generator Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV or EV)
Greater battery capacity for long range, all-electric drive and no back up engine
Tesla Roadster
Chevy Volt
Toyota Prius
There are several types of Plug-in vehicles
Advanced Vehicle Technologies Are Part Of Our Balanced Solution
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Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) demonstrations
7 converted Priuses, 2 Ford Escapes, Bucket Truck
UF Prius conversion
City of St. Petersburg Ford Escape conversion
Significant public outreach and education
Technical consultant and strong collaborative efforts
Research and development (EPRI, AE, V2Green, etc)
Evaluating business models for charging solutions and relationship to
renewable energy
Partnering with OEMs, counties, cities, and non-profits
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How is Progress Energy Supporting Vehicle Technologies that will Lead to Job Creation?
Grants Awarded: Transportation Electrification
Progress Energy among utility partners in both Ford and GM proposals
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Chevy Volt (EREV)
Grant Submitted: Smart Grid
Tomorrow’s Smart Grid will have the potential to provide efficient off-peak
plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging, on-peak vehicular energy storage
utilization, and two way communications
Smart Grid team submitted proposal for $520M project on 06AUG09
Request was for $200M of DOE funding (Award in 60 – 90 days)
3 year project
Includes a number of complementary technologies
Interconnecting Smart Grid projects will span both PEF and PEC
Smart Grid development and integration will require green labor
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Are We Ready To Plug In?
http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-begins-testing-preproduction-chevy-volt-prototypes-video.html
120 VAC standard
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Project Get Ready:Education, Outreach and Collaboration
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PGN and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) leadership role in NC vehicle
electrification efforts
RMI model provides:
Best practices
Networking
Leadership
“Action templates”
Menu: http://www.projectgetready.com/docs/Project_Get_Ready_Menu_Mar16.pdf
Goal: Leverage PGN experience, secure OEM participation with early
technology release, and engage key stakeholders to enable and accelerate
the adoption of electric vehicles and PGN smart charging infrastructure.
http://projectgetready.com/
Held August 4, 2009 at OC Environmental Protection Division
Included representatives from PGN, Nissan North America Inc, Orange County, the
City of Orlando, DOE Clean Cities, the Florida Electric Auto Association, OUC, the
Florida Solar Energy Center, the University of Central Florida, and NASA.
Topics Covered:
Electric transportation technology
Benefits of vehicle electrification
State of industry and expected OEM release dates
Vehicular charging and utility impact
Nissan Leaf EV early release in late 2010
Attendees were very interested in continuing the Project Get Ready process
Project Get Ready: Orange County Meeting
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Nissan North America, Inc presentation at OC meeting
Potentially interested in an early release of Nissan Leaf EV in our area
Strong commitment and collaborative effort required
Expectation of 300+ vehicle placements
“Hand raiser” at http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/opt-in/en/index.jsp
New vehicles will have flex 120/240 VAC charge voltages
Fast charging is expected to be available 1 – 1.5 years after release
Interested in US manufacturing if initial release is successful
Green workers will be required for vehicle and parts manufacturing,
maintenance, smart charging infrastructure, lithium ion battery recycling, etc.
Project Get Ready: OEM Participation
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Financing Projects And Green Jobs
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding:
Federal agency direct competitive grants
Federal agency direct noncompetitive grants (“Block Grants”)
Federal “pass through” funding with states administering grants
www.progress-energy.com/stimulus
Internal Funding:
Budget planning process
New construction, building retrofits/upgrades, fleet vehicles, education and
outreach, etc.
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Conclusion
Thank you!
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