Presented by Dr. George Corliss, Marquette University, on May 7, 2013, at the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program Partner Showcase in Madison, WI.

1. Marquette’s eLIMO
All-Electric Ford E150Van
Dr. George Corliss
Electrical & Computer Engr. Point: Education, esp. engineering
drives economic development
Evidence: eLIMO
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2. Story
MU LIMO program
Student safety & convenience for 26 years
In Milwaukee campus neighborhood
Est. < 5 mpg - Frequent stops & idle
Engineering Senior Design Course
2007: Let’s convert LIMO to electric
Almost “NO”
Remove engine, transmission, & more
Azure 55 HP electric motor & drive
Revised drive train
Valence Technologies LI ion batteries
Power steering, brakes, heating, controls
2011: Licensed
In service
2013: Here
46 students, 6 teams
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3. Supporters
Marquette University
Wisconsin State Energy Office
MU Student Government
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Rockwell Automation
National Wildlife Federation
Braeger Chevy
Johnson Controls
Valence Batteries
National Instruments
Challenges
Charging station
Drive train
Heater
Diode blows
Accelerator spring
Dome light
Horn short?
Ignition wires
Control - driver interface
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4. Supporters
Marquette University
Wisconsin State Energy Office
MU Student Government
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Rockwell Automation
National Wildlife Federation
Braeger Chevy
Johnson Controls
Valence Batteries
National Instruments
Challenges
Charging station
Drive train
Heater
Diode blows
Accelerator spring
Dome light
Horn short?
Ignition wires
Control - driver interface
Fleet management
vs. university?
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5. Some Appearances
MU Graduation 2011
Green Energy Summit 2012
Sustainability Summit 2013
MU Engineering Open Houses
Dedication, Engineering Hall
Alumni Reunion 2012
GreenVehicles Showcase, 2012, 2013
WCT Partner Showcase, 2013
Performance (van)
I’m here (via Oconomowoc)
Range depends on temperature
40 - 80 mi per 30 KWH charge
3 - 4 hours in intended use
35 mph intended max. speed
Performance (students)
All employed
Project management
Creative problem solving
Teamwork
Engineering skills
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7. AlumniVoices
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8. Marquette’s eLIMO
George.Corliss@Marquette.edu
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