Michael Strizki's Fantastic Solar Hydrogen Home

In 2006, Mike took his home off of the electrical power grid. Ever since, he has been generating his own electricity. All of Mike's electrical power comes from solar energy. He usually generates 160 percent more energy than he needs to power his home. Mike isn't likely to sell his power to the grid. Instead, Mike uses the excess electrical power to make hydrogen, which he stores in tanks, to run his car on. Mike has proven that it is possible for you to power your home and car from solar power.

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Electric Vehicle Engine Test System

Dynamometer assemblies for EV engine development
EV Motor Test Rig
Greenlight offers turnkey dynamometer assemblies for electric vehicle engine development. The EV motor test rig can be used for performance and durability test applications, and includes 24/7 automated operation for unattended drive cycle testing.
Testing parameters include,
Efficiency of EV motor and inverter
Torque and speed
Cooling capacity
Durability and overload
Vehicle driving efficiency
Available Models (other configurations available):
100kW / 280Nm
120kW / 400Nm
160kW / 380Nm
190kW / 400Nm
216kW / 480Nm
Greenlight's high speed EV motor test system features:
Dual AC motors (drive motor and load motor) with power analyzer
Rated power up to 216kW with rated torque up to 480Nm
Max speed up to 13,000 rpm (high speed AC dynamometer)
Regenerative inverter and battery simulator
Rigid test bed system with high speed spindle assembly and torque transducer
High speed data acquisition and fully automated control system
Cooling system for test motor and inverter
Power analyzer and current probes
Programmable graphical user interface including:
Editable function generator
Interface with various hardware components,
Test sequence generator,
Simple test setup and operation,
Data viewing, analysis, processing and reporting functions
CAN interface

Flow Battery Test Fixtures
Flow Battery Research Hardware

Flow Battery Test Hardware
Greenlight offers flow battery testing hardware to those researchers who wish to experiment with their own membranes.
Flow battery test fixture features include:
Simple and reliable design with unique sealing technology
Designed for membrane dimensions of 25cm2 or 50cm2
Material compatibility with vanadium-redox chemistries
Quick release tie-rods (no tools required)
Quick release, low thermal mass fittings
Optional electric heating for thermal management
Single cell or short stack configurations available
Special features suited to rapid screening of samples
Also available are fuel cell test hardware and electrolyser test fixtures.
Flow Battery Test Stations
Turn-key flow battery test systems

Flow Battery
Based on our world-leading technology in the fuel cell and battery testing industries, Greenlight Innovation offers fully-automated flow battery testing systems for durability and R&D testing of Redox flow cells.
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Greenlight’s turn-key flow battery test systems include load/power supply modules, automated control of flow, pressure and temperature of electrolyte fluids, cell voltage monitoring, 3-level safety system and computer with Emerald dynamic automation software. All Greenlight flow battery test systems come with a our standard 1 year warranty. Our customer service team is available to travel to your facility for commissioning and training.
Features and Options
CE certification including optional 3rd party verification
Power levels from 1W to multi-kW
Independent, automated flow control of anode and cathode electrolyte
Emerald automated control software with multi-channel capability
Air or water cooled resistive load banks with recharge power supplies
Data acquisition units
Additional I/O modules
Electro Impedance Spectroscopy units
Current interrupt units
Coolant modules with automated flow, pressure, and temperature control
Environmental chambers with full control and data acquisition
24/7 automated test capability
Automation programming options including scripts, tables, and flow charts
User configurable tag menu to add/remove I/O and devices
Standard library of C# or Labview-based API's available for software customization
Ethernet or CANBus communication protocolMulti-Channel Battery Testing
Battery Cells, Packs or Modules

BTS - Multi Series
The Multi-channel system includes turnkey integration of Greenlight’s environmental chamber, load bank, power supply and data acquisition system, all housed in 19” rack towers.
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The mulit-channel battery testing system is expandable up to 32 independent channels, each controlled through Greenlight’s Emerald Control Software™ platform. The Emerald software includes Greenlight’s intelligent Automation Language with Script Writer and Automated Load Cycle Importer, for automated conversion of drive cycles. Other features include remote access and email alarm notification.
Features and Options
Multi-channel capable
Independent environmental chamber integration
I/O available for cell voltage, temperature and pressure monitoring
Remote monitoring option
AC impedance and current interrupt diagnostic tools option
Liquid thermal management optionBattery Test Software
Emerald Software Suite

Greenlight Emerald Software Suite
The Emerald Software Suite allows users to control and monitor multiple test channels simultaneously. Numerous test components can be controlled from a central control station.Numerous test components, such as cooling modules, environmental chambers, loads and power supplies, data acquisition and diagnostic tools, can be controlled from a central control station.
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Emerald provides an intuitive central dashboard for battery testing, allowing users to:
Run automated scripts (such as drive cycles or wind / solar profiles)
Monitor and adjust safety features and alarms
Data-log and graph test results
Additional Emerald modules include: Data Importer, Data Explorer, Central Control Facility, Automation Language, Script Writer and Load Cycle Importer.
Emerald battery testing software:
Utilizes intuitive Windows-based software control
Improves visualization and functional control of 3rd party test equipment including graphing and data logging capability
Integrates multiple 3rd party test devices and centralizes control to a single user dashboard displaying all connected devices
Sends alarm notifications via email to operator’s mobile devices
Includes automation language and script writing capability
Remotely monitors and controls the test equipment via intranet or internet
Data Importer software consolidates test data from multiple test devices into a centrally accessible database.
Data Explorer software enables post-processing of the central database information, allowing users to stitch together large fragmented files. The user can then select data sub-sets for more managable file sizes to perform functions on and create user-defined tables and graphs for analysis and reporting purposes. Users can then export this information either as jpeg, csv or directly as Excel files.
Central Control Facility integrates multiple test devices and enables remote monitoring and control from a single user interface and dashboard.
Automation Language enables completely unattended automatic operation of the test station and the ability to run dynamic tests 24 hours per day with pre-written scripts. The software can call sub-routines without user input and import standard test cycles (e.g. drive cycles).
Script Writer allows script development with simple English language commands for all functions of the test stand (no programming skills required). This includes conditional statement functions and the ability to create and save scripts in a library (e.g. start-up, break-in, drive-cycle, durability, and shut-down scripts).
Load Cycle Importer allows users to import actual load vs. time measurement data automatically into testing scripts (such as that from vehicle testing, or wind / solar data)Battery Test Stations
Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Testing

Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Testing
Greenlight Innovation offers fully integrated battery testing systems for durability and R&D testing of cells, packs and modules. Flow battery test systems also available. Greenlight battery test systems are designed to be turn-key testing platforms and include resistive or regenerative load banks, dynamic automation, high common mode cell voltage monitoring, power supply, computer and Emerald control software.
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Greenlight battery test systems are designed to be turn-key testing platforms and include resistive or regenerative load banks, dynamic automation, high common mode cell voltage monitoring, power supply, computer and Emerald control software. All Greenlight battery test systems come with a 1 year warranty.
Our customer service team will travel to your facility for commissioning and training.
Features and Options
CE certification including optional 3rd party verification
Test station sizes from 1W to 250 kW
Emerald Battery Test control software
Air cooled or water cooled resistive load banks
Regenerative load banks
Recharge power supplies
Data acquisition units
Additional I/O modules
Electro Impedance Spectroscopy units
Current interrupt units
Coolant modules with automated flow, pressure, and temperature control
Environmental chambers with full control and data acquisition
24/7 automated test capability
Automated implementation of standard drive cycle tests including FUDS, DST, etc.
Automation programming options including scripts, tables, and flow charts
User configurable tag menu to add/remove I/O and devices
Standard library of C# or Labview-based API's available for software customization
Ethernet or CANBus communication protocol
Flow battery testing systems available (for redox flow cells)

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Toyota Fuel Cell Hydrogen Car Concept Debuts at CES

The so-called “Car of the Future,” as Toyota bills it, is expected to hit the U.S. market next year in California, where most of the very few public hydrogen fueling stations are currently located.

While both Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (TYO:7267) and Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203) have long been committed to the technology, which draws power from a chemical reaction between oxygen and hydrogen to power an electric motor, the timeline seems ambitious considering the challenges.

Toyota Motor Sales Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Bob Carter debuts the Toyota Fuel Cell Concept at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2014
Two vehicles shared the stage at the Toyota press conference: The FCV concept, showing what the four-door mid-size sedan will look like in Radiant Blue; and the camouflage-taped engineering prototype used for extensive and extreme on-road testing in North America for more than a year. The prototype has consistently delivered a driving range of about 300 miles, zero-to-sixty acceleration of about 10 seconds, with no emissions, other than water vapor. Refueling of its hydrogen tanks takes three to five minutes.

Toyota unveiled a prototype last year at the Tokyo auto show, but on Monday offered more details for its plans for the US market.
Honda is also expected to roll out a fuel-cell car in the US market in 2015, and other automakers are working on the technology, which emits only water vapor as exhaust.
Honda already has a fuel-cell car, the FCX Clarity, available on a small scale in a limited number of markets.

Toyota Motor Sales vice president Bob Carter said :
"This infrastructure thing is going to happen,".
"I believe this vehicle will be the car of the future."

While both Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (TYO:7267) and Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203) have long been committed to the technology, which draws power from a chemical reaction between oxygen and hydrogen to power an electric motor, the timeline seems ambitious considering the challenges.

Toyota makes Fuel Cell Vehicle star of CES 2014

Taking center stage for Toyota at CES 2014 will be its Fuel Cell Vehicle concept car, which will demonstrate Toyota's research into clean automotive energy.

That Toyota would use the Fuel Cell Vehicle concept as the star of its CES 2014 presence shows a commitment to the technology, underlined by the company's statement that it will put a fuel cell production vehicle on the road near 2015. The development in this area also suggests Toyota is not convinced battery technology will advance to quicker recharge times or greatly enhanced capacity anytime soon.
The Fuel Cell Vehicle concept is a funny-looking thing, even stranger than the Prius. However, its design is supposed to reflect the idea of air, at the front of the car, being turned into water. Like other fuel cell vehicles, this concept emits water vapor as its waste product.

AeroVironment Inc Could Be a Huge Winner In the Growing Electric Vehicle Market?

AeroVironment, Inc. is a technology company in Monrovia, California, and Simi Valley, California, that is primarily involved in energy systems, electric vehicle systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Paul B. MacCready, Jr., a designer of human-powered aircraft, founded the company in 1971. The company is probably most well known for developing a series of lightweight human-powered and then solar-powered vehicles.

Among the vehicles the company built are:
Gossamer Condor - The first successful human-powered airplane. The Gossamer Condor is on display at the National Air and Space Museum, since it won the first Kremer Prize in 1977.
Gossamer Albatross - In 1979 this human-powered plane flew 23 miles (37 km) across the English Channel and claimed the largest prize in aviation history. Another of these planes is displayed at the National Air and Space Museum.

Gossamer Penguin - A solar-powered variant of the Gossamer Albatross.
Solar Challenger - This plane flew 163 miles (262 km) from Paris France to England on solar power.
Pathfinder and Pathfinder Plus - This unmanned plane, built by Aero Vironment as a part of the NASA ERAST Program, demonstrated that an airplane could stay aloft for an extended period of time fueled purely by solar power. After initial successes, the Pathfinder was rebuilt into the larger Pathfinder Plus, which is also on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Centurion - The Centurion was an expansion of the Pathfinder concept, designed to achieve the ERAST Program goal of sustained flight at 100,000 feet (30,000 m) altitude.
Helios Prototype - Derived from the Centurion, this solar cell and fuel cell powered UAV set a world record for flight at 96,863 feet (29,524 m). It was intended to be the prototype for the production Helios aircraft, envisioned as an "atmospheric satellite". The ERAST program was terminated in 2003, and as of 2008 Helios has not entered production. In actuality, it has been reborn in the form of the Global Observer UAS, currently in development under a Joint Concept Technology Demonstration led byUSSOCOM. The key technology shift was switching from solar power to liquid hydrogen power.

Global Observer - The Los Angeles Times reported first flight of Global Observer happening at the Mojave Desert in the first week of January, 2011. Global Observer is powered from hydrogen, appears to have 4 motors with twin-bladed props, has a 175-foot (53 m) wingspan, 65,000-foot (20,000 m) maximum altitude, airspeed greater than 120 mph (190 km/h), and 5 to 7 day maximum flight duration.
Sunraycer - This solar-powered car won the first world's first solar car race in Australia in 1987. The next fastest car finished two days after the Sunraycer. This car is at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
GM Impact - This was an electric car, developed as a serious prototype for a mass-production consumer car.
Raven - a small military UAV. It is hand launched with a wingspan of 4.5 feet (1.4 m) and a weight of 4.2 pounds (1.9 kg), providing color and infrared video to its handheld ground control as well as remote viewing stations. Over 9,000 Ravens have been delivered or are on order as of June 2008.
Wasp - a miniature, hand-launched production UAV that provides aerial observation at line-of-sight ranges up to 3.1 miles (5.0 km). In 2007, the Wasp was selected by the US Air Force as the choice for their BATMAV Program. As of 2008, over 1,000 Wasp aircraft have been delivered to customers worldwide.

Puma - a small lightweight, battery powered, hand-launched production UAV that provides aerial observation at line-of-sight ranges up to 6.2 miles (10.0 km). Puma's avionics enable autonomous flight and precise GPS navigation. It was originally designed to demonstrate advanced propulsion technologies for such aircraft. It flew in June 2007 for five hours powered by an onboard "fuel cell battery hybrid energy storage system." Another attempt in November 2007 saw a flight time greater than seven hours. These experimental flights integrated ProCore fuel cell from Protonex Technology Corporation and hydrogen generation technology from Millennium Cell, Inc. On July 2, 2008, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) selected the Puma AE variant as its All Environment Capable Variant (AECV) solution.
Nano Hummingbird - Announced in 2011, a hummingbird look-alike drone equipped with a camera, can fly at speeds of up to 11 miles (18 km) per hour. It can climb and descend vertically, fly sideways, forward and backward, as well as rotate clockwise and counter-clockwise by remote control for about eight minutes.

SkyTote - a VTOL-fixed wing hybrid UAV, which has attained the advantages of both plane designs (respectively VTOL takeoff capability and decreased energy usage).
Switchblade - A miniature, electrically powered, armed unmanned drone kamikaze weapon, for use by deployed military troops in the field.

AeroVironment holds a five-year, $4.7 million IDIQ (indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity) contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for the development of advanced propulsion technologies for UAVs. The contract also provides for specific technological tasks such as integration of solar cells into aircraft wings, electric motor efficiency improvement technologies, and development of hydrogen storage systems for aircraft.
As a US-based provider of products and technology for clean energy and efficient vehicles, AeroVironment has received a United States patent for technology that facilitates the optimal charging, management, control and maintenance of battery packs, chargers and electric vehicles (EVs).

AeroVironment offers a 240V home-charging station for electric vehicles. It is compatible with the SAE J1772 standard for level 2 charging. Nissan selected AeroVironment to supply this home charging station and installation services for the Nissan Leaf electric car. AeroVironment also sells level 3 high-voltage DC fast-charge stations compatible with the CHAdeMO standard that can charge a Think electric car to 80% in 15 minutes.
AeroVironment participates in various government and industry initiatives to create an electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
AeroVironment also sells the PosiCharge line of industrial electric vehicle charging systems for forklifts and other warehouse vehicles.
AeroVironment owns Skytower, Inc., which was formed in 2000 to develop the technologies and government approvals to use high altitude UAVs as "atmospheric satellites", or high altitude communications relay platforms.
In July 2002 the NASA/AeroVironment UAV Pathfinder Plus carried commercial communications relay equipment developed by Skytower in a test of using the aircraft as a broadcast platform. Skytower, in partnership with NASA and theJapan Ministry of Telecommunications, tested the concept of an "atmospheric satellite" by successfully using the aircraft to transmit both an HDTV signal as well as an IMT-2000 wireless communications signal from 65,000 feet (20,000 m), giving the aircraft the equivalence of a 12 miles (19 km) tall transmitter tower. Because of the aircraft's high lookdown angle, the transmission utilized only one watt of power, or 1/10,000 of the power required by a terrestrial tower to provide the same signal. According to Stuart Hindle, Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for SkyTower, "SkyTower platforms are basically geostationary satellites without the time delay." Further, Hindle said that such platforms flying in the stratosphere, as opposed to actual satellites, can achieve much higher levels of frequency use. "A single SkyTower platform can provide over 1,000 times the fixed broadband local access capacity of a geostationary satellite using the same frequency band, on a bytes per second per square mile basis."

San Diego International Auto Show start

SAN DIEGO — More than 400 new models will be on display when the San Diego International Auto Show opens Wednesday for a five-day run at the convention center.

The San Diego International Auto Show features the widest variety of new vehicles under one roof, featuring over 400 vehicles from 36 global manufacturers. The 2014 model-year vehicles showcase the newest levels of technology that enhance the driving experience, packaged in luxurious interiors and wrapped in cutting edge designs.
When not captivated by the cars, show visitors can participate in exciting, fun new features, family entertainment, and interactive activities. This year’s show will have 15,000 square feet dedicated to the Exotics Vault with vehicles from manufacturers like Bentley, Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus and more.

Ferrari. Maserati. Lotus. Aston Martin. All legendary names that are revered by auto enthusiasts. For those who have aspired to own one of these beauties, the Exotics Vault is for you. This year’s Exotics Vault features new, late model vehicles and allows show attendees to get up close and personal. These finely crafted automobiles are provided by Ferrari–Maserati of San Diego, and San Diego European Motors.
Once again, Sunday, January 5th, 2014 is Ford Family Day! Children 12 and under get in free with a paying adult and there will be fun activities for kids of all ages.

Experience the car, truck or SUV of your dreams through Ride & Drive events from Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, GMC, Kia, BMWi, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, RAM, Subaru, Toyota and Volkswagen. Once again, Camp Jeep is returning to provide rides on its indoor test track and Camp Jeep for kids also returns.
Make sure to join us for Electric Vehicle Day presented by SDG&E on Friday, January 3rd from 10am to 4pm. Manufacturer representatives, SDG&E specialists and a team from California Center for Sustainable Energy will be there to answer all of your questions.

AutoTrader.com will demonstrate interactive in-booth technologies to help consumers understand how both brands can help in the vehicle buying process. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to test their skills on the New Car Challenge Game and possibly win a $500 VISA gift card grand prize!
The auto show will be as “green” as ever with the return of the Think Blue Eco-Center, featuring the latest in fuel saving and environmentally-friendly technologies.

San Diego International Auto Show serves up a record 14 Ride & Drives

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About 15,000 square feet will be dedicated to exotic cars from makers such as Lotus, Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and others.
Friday will be Electric Vehicle Day, with representatives from San Diego Gas & Electric on hand to provide information on rates available to drivers of battery-powered cars. Numerous EV models will be on display.
Informational booths will include details about state and federal tax credits for electric vehicles, rules for carpool lanes and use of charging stations.
Sunday will be Ford Family Day. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Also, four free tickets are available at participating Ford dealers around San Diego County.
Free tickets are also available to active-duty and retired military members and their families at area Toyota outlets.
Otherwise, prices are $12 for adults 13 years old and up, $9 for seniors 62 and up and military with identification, and $8 for children ages 7-12. Kids up to age 6 are free.
The show is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.More you can find on the official website here

Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid Review [VIDEO]

Timidly Going Where a Few Have Gone Before: Even as a science experiment, the C-Max plug-in hybrid is a qualified success.

2.0L Hybrid Electric Powertrain
Both the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi Plug-In-Hybrid feature a powertrain that delivers responsive power.

7.6 kW Lithium Ion Battery
The C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid should be thought of as a hybrid plus. C-MAX Energi is designed to deliver maximum efficiency by combining a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery and electric motor with a gasoline engine. You don’t need to plug in for an all-electric driving experience – the Regenerative Braking System can recharge the lithium-ion battery, which powers the electric motor.

Next-generation SmartGauge®with EcoGuide
The dual-LCD next-generation SmartGauge® with EcoGuide is an innovative cluster that provides real-time information to help you get the most efficiency from your C-MAX Hybrid or C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid. SmartGauge with EcoGuide features a “MyView” screen so drivers can customize the screens to their liking. Efficiency Coach screens such as Brake Coach help you maximize your vehicle’s efficiency. Screens include Enlighten, Engage or Empower, and explain your options within each. Five-way steering wheel-mounted controls make it all easy. The gauge can indicate instant fuel economy, fuel economy history, odometer, engine coolant temperature, plus trip data including fuel economy, time-elapsed fuel economy and miles to empty. Watch the display grow leaves when you drive efficiently. Or watch them fade when you don’t. This green motivator works in any of the four display modes. You may also access your MyFord Touch® screens using SmartGauge.

Price start from $32,920

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell @ Next Generation Electric Vehicle

The Tucson Fuel Cell has passed numerous on-road tests conducted over an accumulated distance of 2 million miles. Plus, with several safety systems designed to protect passengers and first responders, the Tucson Fuel Cell is as safe as any vehicle on the road.

Driving the Tucson Fuel Cell means never having to take it to a service center. And you’ll never have to pay for maintenance. So when it comes time for any service, we’ll come to you and return the vehicle when the work is done. It’s the type of luxury service you expect and deserve.

While the Tucson Fuel Cell’s motor performs just as strongly as an internal combustion engine, its only emission is water. And it’s just as quiet as a standard EV, while going farther on a single charge.

At the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced the next generation electric vehicle, the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. Available this spring, it is the first mass-produced, federally-certified hydrogen FCEV

The driving range of the Tucson Fuel Cell on a full charge is up to 300 miles; similar to many cars on the road today, yet its only emission is water.

PRICE $25855 Tucson AWD 4dr SE
4-Door All Wheel Drive SUV, 182 bhp, 177 lb-ft, 6-sp Automatic, 20 (Est)/27 (Est) mpg

Easy to understand Fuel Cell Very useful,

Now there is a system that allows you to reduce the fuel consumption in your car at a very low cost. Simply use your normal fuel mixed with the hydrogen generated in your own car in a process called electrolysis - the spliting of water (H2O) into its gaseous component parts, hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O)

These gases are directed toward the engines combustion chamber, via the air intake manifold, where they mix with carbon based fuel (petrol, diesel, lpg) and there they are iignited. This increase the octane level of the air/fuel mixture and allow the fuel to burn almost completly, thus reducing the amount of pollutants realeased in the exhaust.