Appendix B
Committee Meetings and Other Activities
1. Committee Meeting, September 9–11, 1996, Dearborn, Michigan
The following presentations were made to the committee:
Orientation of PNGV for New Committee Members
Robert Chapman, Chair, PNGV Government Technical Task Force, DOC
Peter Rosenfeld, Director, USCAR-PNGV
National Research Council (NRC)—Phase 3 PNGV Review Committee Objectives
Trevor Jones, Committee Chair
PNGV Committee Review of PNGV Response to Phase 2 Report
Trevor Jones, Committee Chair
Opening Remarks and Review of PNGV Response to Phase 2 Report
Trevor Jones, Committee Chair
Robert Chapman, U.S. Department of Commerce
William Power, Vice President, Ford
PNGV Program Overview [T.O. Jones, Session Chair]
Robert F. Mull, USCAR-PNGV
Pandit Patil, PNGV, DOE
Energy Conversion Technology Review [Craig Marks, Session Chair]
Compression Ignition Direct Injection Engines, Al Murray, USCAR-PNGV
Fuel Cells, Christine Sloane, USCAR-PNGV
Gas Turbines, Christine Sloane, USCAR-PNGV
Energy Storage Technology Review [S. Srinivasan, Session Chair]
Electrochemical, Christine Sloane, USCAR-PNGV
Electromechanical, Al Murray, USCAR-PNGV
Other technologies under consideration
Power Electronics/Electrical Systems [Jerry Rivard, Session Chair]
Owen Viergutz, USCAR-PNGV
Enabling Technology Review [Jerry Rivard, Session Chair]
Systems Analysis, Owen Viergutz, USCAR-PNGV
Materials, Al Murray, USCAR-PNGV
Manufacturing, Owen Viergutz, USCAR-PNGV
Vehicle Engineering Review [David Hagen, Session Chair]
Owen Viergutz, USCAR-PNGV
Technology Down-Select Process/Status [T.O. Jones, Session Chair]
Ron York, USCAR-PNGV
Ed Wall, PNGV, DOE
DOE/Industry Hybrid Electric Vehicle Overview: Performance and Cost Projections versus Requirements [T.O. Jones, Session Chair]
Robert Kirk, PNGV, DOE
2. Committee Subgroup Visit on Nonelectrochemical Storage Technologies, University of Texas Center for Electromechanics (UT-CEM), October 7, 1996, Austin, Texas
The following presentations were made to committee members Dave Hagen (subgroup chair), Craig Marks and Jerome Rivard, and NRC staff member James Zucchetto.
Introduction, Al Murray, Ford
PNGV Flywheel Technical Team Activities, Tom Kizer, Chrysler
Performance and Cost Metrics, Tom Kizer, Chrysler
Overview of Flywheel Technology Status, Dave O'Kain, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Ford/Unique Mobility Flywheel, Mike Tamor, Ford
Flywheel Development Program and Plan, Dave O'Kain, ORNL
UT-CEM Flywheel Development and Safety/Containment Program Overview, Joe Beno, UT-CEM
UT-CEM Hybrid Vehicle Flywheel Battery Design and Status, Richard Hayes, UT-CEM
Composite Rotor Technology, Richard Thompson, UT-CEM
Flywheel Containment Issues and Approaches, Mark Pichot, UT-CEM
UT-CEM Burst Test Results, Richard Thompson, UT-CEM
UT-CEM Overview and Tour, Alan Walls, UT-CEM
3. Committee Subgroup Visit on Electrical Systems and Systems Analysis, Chrysler Technology Center, October 10–11, 1996, Auburn Hills, Michigan
The following presentations were made to committee members Jerome Rivard, R. Gary Diaz, Trevor Jones (October 11), and John Kassakian and NRC staff member Dev Mani.
October 10
Opening Remarks, Owen Viergutz, Chrysler
Chrysler Patriot/HEV Program, Robert Malcolm, Chrysler
Ford HEV EE Program, Allan Gale, Ford
GM HEV EE Program, Balarama Murty, General Motors
DOE/ONR, David Hamilton, DOE
Motors and Power Electronics, Allen Gale, Ford
HVAC and Electric Steering, Peter Piccinato, Chrysler
Starting and Charging, Anson Lee, Ford
Regenerative Braking, Linos Jacovides, General Motors
October 11
Systems Analysis Overview, M. Salman, General Motors
Software Demonstration, Rick Berthiaume, TASC, Inc.
Models, Scott Mitchell, SWRI
Vehicle Requirements and Flow down of Requirements to Subsystems and Components, Richard Swiatek, Chrysler
Testing Plans, Tom Kenney, Ford
Trade-off Study, Tom Kenney, Ford
Approach and Input to ''Downselect" Process, M. Salman, General Motors
Future Plans and Issues, M. Salman, General Motors
Wrap Up, M. Salman, General Motors
4. Committee Subgroup Visit on Batteries, SAFT and the Holiday Inn, Baltimore-Washington Airport, October 16, 1996
The following presentations were made to committee members Supramaniam Srinivasan (subgroup chair), Fritz Kalhammer, John Newman, and Vernon Roan and NRC staff member James Zucchetto.
Introduction, Christine Sloane, General Motors
SAFT Review of Battery Developments, Progress, and Prospects, Guy Chagnon, SAFT
SAFT Tour of Pilot-Scale Operations
Development of Technical Targets, Harold Haskins, Ford
Battery Technology Assessment, Russ Moy, Ford
Ultracapacitor Technology Assessment, Tim Murphy, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL)
VARTA Nickel/Metal Hydride, Russ Moy, Ford
Yardney Nickel/Metal Hydride, Harold Haskins, Ford
SRI Lithium-Ion Battery, Bernie Heinrich, Chrysler
SAFT Lithium-Ion Battery, Tim Murphy, INEL
Test Methods and Plans, Tim Murphy, INEL
Modeling Support for Systems Analysis, Harold Haskins, Ford
Phase 2 Plans and Resource Requirements, Harold Haskins, Ford
5. Committee Subgroup Visit on Fuel Cell Technology, Hartford Airport Ramada Inn and International Fuel Cell Corporation (IFC), October 17, 1996
The following presentations were made to committee members Supramaniam Srinivasan (Fuel Cells and Electrochemical Systems subgroup chair), Simone Hochgreb, Fritz Kalhammer, Harold Kung, John Newman, and Vernon Roan and NRC staff member James Zucchetto.
Introduction and Technical Targets, Christine Sloane, General Motors
Technical Challenges and Progress Assessment, Swathi Swathirajan, General Motors
DOE Programmatic Overview, Steve Chalk, DOE
Fuel Cell Stack R&D at Ford, Gie Oei, Ford
Direct-Hydrogen-Fueled Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Vehicle, Tim Rehg, Allied Signal
GM Fuel Cell Program, Swathi Swathirajan, General Motors
National Laboratory Fuel Cell Stack R&D Overview, Jim Miller, Argonne National Laboratory
National Laboratory Fuel Processing R&D Overview, Romesh Kumar, Argonne National Laboratory
Foreign Investment & Programs (handout), Jim Miller, Argonne National Laboratory
Arthur D. Little Reformers for Fuel Cells in Transportation, Jeff Bentley and Bill Mitchell, A.D. Little
Tour and Discussion at International Fuel Cells Corporation
6. Presentations on the Compression Ignition Direct Injection (CIDI) Engine, Ford Scientific Research Laboratory, October 22, 1996
The following presentations were made to committee members Craig Marks (CIDI subgroup chair), David Foster, David Hagen, Simone Hochgreb, and Harold Kung and NRC staff member James Zucchetto.
Introduction, Dave Foulkes, Ford; Tom Asmus, Chrysler; and Roger Krieger, General Motors
Roadmap and Metric Assessment, Dave Foulkes, Ford
CIDI Research Priorities, Roger Krieger, General Motors
Overall 1996 and 1997 Funding, Al Murray, Ford; Pat Sutton, DOE; Charles Gray, EPA; Walt Bryzik, DOD
Fuel Injection Systems, Peter Meurer, AVL
Evaluation of Dimethyl Ether, Peter Meurer, AVL
Individual Presentations by Each Automotive Company to PNGV Committee Members Only:
Ford, Dave Foulkes
General Motors, Roger Krieger
Chrysler, Tom Asmus
Hybrid Electric Vehicle/CIDI Sharing, Dave Foulkes, Ford; Tom Asmus, Chrysler
Lightweight Engine Structures, Chris Talwar, Ricardo
Lean NOx Catalyst CRADA, Dick Blint, General Motors
Combustion CRADA, Paul Miles, Sandia National Laboratory
Alternative Fuels Evaluation, Karl Hellman, EPA
After-treatment, Bob Hammerle, Ford
Wrap-up and Questions, Dave Foulkes, Ford
7. Presentations on Gas Turbine Technology, Crown Plaza Hotel, Detroit Airport, October 24, 1996
The following presentations were made to committee members Vernon Roan (Gas Turbine subgroup chair), D. Gary Diaz, Craig Marks, and Blake Wallace and NRC staff member, James Zucchetto
Introduction, Jerry Skellenger and Christine Sloane, General Motors
Overview of Automotive Gas Turbine R&D Programs, Jerry Skellenger, General Motors
Technical Targets for Gas Turbine Power Systems, Rich Belaire, Ford
Structural Ceramics: Status and Challenges, Dave Stinton, Oak Ridge National Laboratories
Progress in Fabrication of Ceramics, Barry Draskovich, Allied Signal
DOE Enabling R&D, Dave Stinton, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Progress in Fabrication of Ceramics, Barry Draskovich, Allied Signal
Assessment of Technical Issues, Jerry Skellenger, General Motors
Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical Turbo-Generator Development Program, Ted Exley, Teledyne Ryan
Ceramic Gas Turbine Development Progress Up-Date, Craig Heathco and Phil Haley, Allison Engine Company
Objectives and Priorities for Next Phase of R&D, George Fenske, Argonne National Laboratory
8. Committee Meeting, November 11–13, 1996, Washington, DC
The following presentations were made to the committee:
Future High Speed Diesel Engines for Passenger Cars, Peter Herzog, AVL
Broad PNGV Progress Issues, Mary Good, U.S. Department of Commerce
Achievements and Progress on Goal 2, George Joseph, PNGV-USCAR
Achievements and Progress on Goal 1 and Major Manufacturing Development Needs Including Resource Requirements, Susan Hartfield-Wunsch, PNGV-USCAR
Significant Infrastructure Considerations, T.R. Lakshmanan, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Larry Johnson, Argonne National Laboratory, Dick John, Volpe National Transportation Center
Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions, Shelley Launey, DOE
Assessment and Incorporation of Foreign Automotive Technology Developments in PNGV Program, Keith Hardy, TASC Automotive
Update on "Downselect" Process, Ron York, PNGV-USCAR
Major Impediments to Program Success and Suggested Resolutions, Owen Viergutz, Al Murray, Christine Sloane, PNGV-USCAR
9. Presentation on the Stirling Engine, December 10, 1996
The following presentation was made to committee members Craig Marks (Stirling Engine subgroup chair) and Trevor Jones, committee chair.
Overview and Update on Stirling Engine Activities Jerry Skellenger, General Motors