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Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Installation Cost Study
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - In Progress
Description
Building on earlier studies for EPRI and Detroit Edison, CFCI and Brazell & Company are updating and evaluating current EVSE installation cost data, identifying cost drivers, and estimating long-run normative installation costs. As a first stage we are collecting data from utilities and EVSE installers on recent installations.
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Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) CNG and PEV Study
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - In Progress
Description
Clean Fuel Connection, Inc. is undertaking a comprehensive review of the CNG and PEV markets for EPRI member utilities. The study is particularly aimed at helping utilities that offer both gas and electric service understand the current market status of compressed natural gas and plug-in electric vehicles. Topics include natural gas and electricity fuel supply, vehicle availability, emissions, life-cycle costs and regulatory trends.
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EV Infrastructure Installation Data Base Analysis for Detroit Edison/ DTE Energy
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Completed
Description
CFCI developed an electronic database of thousands of customer records accumulated over 13 years of CFCI's EV charging station installations, in conjunction with Brazell & Company. The data were analyzed to evaluate charger installation costs and variables that impact costs. Key cost metrics, and "real world" insights from the EV programs of the 1990's, formed the basis for "lessons learned" and recommendations to streamline current EVSE infrastructure installations (residential, workplace, public/commercial, and fleet).
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City of Pasadena Hybrid Electric Buses
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Completed
Description
CFCI assisted the City of Pasadena Transportation Department in implementing a clean fleet policy for its "ARTs" bus program. A review of available technologies was conducted including interviews of other agencies using electric and alternative fuel buses and selected site visits. A decision was made to purchase hybrid diesel-electric buses using Capstone turbines. CFCI assisted the city in obtaining grants to fund the cost of the buses and in the preparation of the bid specification. In addition CFCI has been working with the city to resolve battery charging issues related to the buses and to prepare required reports to funding agencies.
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City of Pasadena Car Sharing
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Completed
Description
CFCI and Brazell & Company prepared a white paper for the City of Pasadena's Department of Transportation on the potential for Car Sharing (reservation-based, multi-hour car rentals of clean-fuel vehicles strategically parked at key city locations) to promote commuter use of a new light-rail line between Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles, and subsequently prepared grant proposals to implement Car Sharing.
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City of Burbank
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Completed
Description
CFCI has helped the City of Burbank develop its natural gas vehicle program by developing a fleet analysis and vehicle replacement plan and writing grants for over $1 million in funding to construct the city's CNG fueling station.
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Technical Support for Introduction of Phill Home Compressed Natural Gas Refueling Apparatus
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Completed
Description
CFCI was retained by Honda and FuelMaker Corporation to assist with the pre-production testing and installation quality control of the natural gas refueling unit, marketed under the brand name "Phill". This is the first device intended for indoor use in overnight home refueling. Honda used the Phill unit to support the retail launch of its CNG Honda Civic GX. CFCI's involvement included analysis of current code requirements, presentation of the unit to local Fire Marshals and permitting officials, and inspection of California installations.
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Metropolitan Water District (MWD) PV Feasibility Study
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Completed
Description
CFCI conducted a feasibility study for MWD on the potential for solar at the Skinner Lake Water Treatment Facility. The study analyzed the electrical use at Skinner and several other MWD facilities and projected electricity cost increases due to rate increases and the implementation of ozone treatment. A survey of PV technologies and installation methods was presented. The potential for various types of PV was analyzed including the cost, payback, internal vs. external financing. The study concluded that a 1 MW ground mounted system with single axis tracker was the most cost-effective option. MWD is in the process of engineering the system prior to putting it out to bid.
CFCI subsequently updated the study to evaluate the potential for PV at other MWD locations.
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Beta Test Installations of Architectural Wind Product
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Completed
Description
Clean Fuel Connection Inc. supported the introduction of a building-mounted wind turbine developed by AeroVironment. Activities include engineering drawing and installation of first units in Cabazon, Santa Clarita and Austin, Texas.
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City of Los Angeles
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Completed
Description
CFCI reviewed the State Implementation Plan and South Coast Air Quality Management District Plan for the City's Environmental Affairs Department to evaluate the assumptions in the emissions models used to develop the plans and to determine the impact of the proposed plans on city operations.
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Technical Support to South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) for Carl Moyer Air Quality Standards Attainment Program
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Completed
Description
Since 2001 CFCI (Enid Joffe) and subcontractor Lauren Dunlap have been providing technical support for the District's Science and Technology Advancement Office. Projects include development/analysis of cost-effectiveness calculation methodologies for the Carl Moyer Program (a funding program for on-road, off-road, marine and locomotive emission reduction projects) and Proposition 1B (clean trucks program). Tasks include application evaluations and recommendations for funding awards, RFP development and staff support in coordination and resolution of program issues with the Air Resources Board.
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EV Readiness Workshops
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - In Progress
Description
Under the sponsorship of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and SoCalEV, Clean Fuel Connection, Inc. (CFCI) organized three EV 101 workshops in Los Angeles, South Bay and Riverside County. Presentations from automakers, EVSE manufacturers and local government leaders focused on the future of plug-in electric vehicles and best practices for local EV Readiness.
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City of Riverside
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Completed
Description
The Mayor of the City of Riverside has been a leader on clean energy issues and is past President of the National League of Cities. Under a partnership between the City and SCAQMD, CFCI has been assisting the city with becoming EV Ready. Activities include reviewing and revising policies to encourage local citizens to purchase plug-in electric vehicles.
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California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Collaborative Communication Guides
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Completed
Description
Clean Fuel Connection, Inc. and Brazell & Company developed topic-focused Communication Guides for the California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Collaborative (available on www.PEVCollaborative.org website June, 2012), and assisted with the review process to build consensus among members. These 4-page guides address key issues and concerns about the market introduction of plug-in electric vehicles and will be used by Collaborative member organizations to inform policymakers, regulators, media, consumers and local government.
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Los Angeles World Airport
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - In Progress
Description
CFCI is the independent third party monitor for the implementation of the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) at LAWA. The scope of work is to verify that heavy-duty construction equipment meets the Best Available Control Technology requirements of the CBA. The monitor determines which construction equipment needs to be upgraded to BACT. Extensive record keeping and a detailed emission reduction analysis was completed for the first project at the South Airfield. This analysis not only estimated emission reductions saved by the use of experimental diesel emission control systems, but also the emissions saved by on-site concrete recycling, truck idle reduction, efficient maintenance of equipment and more.
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Installation Guides
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - In Progress
Description
Building on earlier studies for EPRI and Detroit Edison, CFCI and Brazell & Company will be updating and evaluating current EVSE installation cost data and developing a model for projecting expected costs. A template has been developed for collecting EVSE installation cost information from cities and utilities around the country.
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SPX
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - In Progress
Description
As a consultant to General Motors' infrastructure partner SPX, CFCI is assisting SPX in solving field issues and removing obstacles to EVSE installation. Among the activities CFCI has undertaken are participation in a series of workshops for building inspectors and local electrical contractors sponsored by GM and the National Electrical Contractors' Association and consultation with local utilities.
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Odyne Medium and Heavy Duty Plug-in Hybrid Electric Truck Funding
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - In Progress
Description
CFCI and Brazell & Company are assisting this final stage manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty plug-in hybrid electric utility bucket trucks obtain equipment certifications and qualify for government incentives and funding. CFCI and Brazell & Company's efforts led to successful funding from Wisconsin Clean Cities (federal ARRA award) for procurement and demonstration of over 10 Odyne plug-in hybrid electric bucket trucks, and more than $490,000 R&D funding from the South Coast Air Quality Management District in California for demonstration programs of advanced plug-in hybrid-electric bucket trucks in Los Angeles County.
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Electric Power Research Institute
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Studies
Description
CFCI and Brazell & Company prepared a study for EPRI and its client Southern California Edison analyzing the historical cost of installing EV charging stations in its service territory. CFCI and Brazell & Company used CFCI's historical data from 1999 to 2010 to compare costs by time period and types of installations. The study also focused on those items that increased or decreased installation costs. All data were adjusted for inflation.
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Retrofit of Service Facility to Accommodate Hydrogen Vehicles-General Motors
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Studies
Description
Clean Fuel Connection recently consulted with General Motors Torrance R&D facility in Torrance on the retrofit of the facility to accommodate fuel cell vehicles. CFCI put together a team of a codes expert, installer and the City of Torrance Fire Inspector. The group toured the facility and discussed the changes that would be necessary to meet the requirements of Section 2903 of the California Fire Code ("Repair Garages for Natural gas and Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles"). CFCI prepared a report of its recommendations and an estimate of the construction costs.
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Carl Moyer Program Review and Analysis for the California Electric Transportation Coalition (CalETC)
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Studies
Description
CFCI conducted a detailed review and analysis of the ARB's Carl Moyer Program. Key topics included general program implementation at the state and district levels, as well as a detailed review of the program's guidelines with respect to the opportunity for electric technologies and their competitiveness within the program. Barriers for electric technology funding were identified and evaluated and recommendations were provided to aid in the ongoing revision at the state level of the program guidelines.
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Non-Road Electric Vehicle Emissions: Analysis and Recommendations
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Studies
Description
This study was conducted for EPRI to assist this national utility industry group in determining the emission benefits of electric drive vehicles. It included a comparison of various modeling methodologies for non-road emissions and recommendations for future action.
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Technical Support to South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) for Transport Refrigeration Equipment
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Studies
Description
CFCI conducted an evaluation of the proposed (now adopted) ARB Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) measure. The study included an evaluation of the comparative emissions benefits and economics of TRUs with electric standby. The initial work was done for Southern California Edison but was later expanded and published by EPRI.
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Comparison of Sixteen Alternative Fuels/Technologies for Use in SCE's Fleet Which Meet or Are Expected to Meet Energy Policy Act Requirements
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Studies
Description
CFCI and subcontractor Lauren Dunlap prepared a study on EPAC compliance strategies for SCE. The technology status of sixteen fuel options was evaluated including hydrogen ICEs, fuel cells, hybrid-electrics, E85, methanol, CNG and battery electric. The relative cost of these technologies was also investigated. This study was submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission as part of Edison's recent General Rate Case.
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Playa Vista Environmental Mitigation Compliance Report
Project Type & Status
Electric Vehicle - Studies
Description
As part of its approval for construction of Playa Vista, the developer must implement extensive environmental mitigation measures including programs to reduce mobile source emissions. CFCI was a subcontractor retained to write an annual report to the City of Los Angeles documenting Playa Vista's progress on these measures and suggesting additional actions that could be taken.
Company Mission
The mission of Clean Fuel Connection, Inc. is to contribute to the improvement of air quality by supporting the commercialization of new alternative fuel and renewable energy technologies. Our company will strive to help customers adopt those technologies in ways that achieve their own economic and environmental goals. In achieving this mission, we will always meet the highest standards of ethical behavior and professionalism in our dealings with all customers, employees and vendors.
Clean Fuel Connection, Inc. (CFCI) was started in 1999 by two former employees of Edison International.
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