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Marquette’s eLIMOAll-Electric Ford E150 Van
Dr. George CorlissElectrical & Computer Engr. Point: Education, esp. engineering
drives economic development
Evidence: eLIMO
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StoryMU 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: LicensedIn service2013: Here 46 students, 6 teams
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SupportersMarquette UniversityWisconsin State Energy OfficeMU Student GovernmentMilwaukee Area Technical CollegeRockwell AutomationNational Wildlife FederationBraeger ChevyJohnson ControlsValence BatteriesNational Instruments
ChallengesCharging stationDrive trainHeaterDiode blowsAccelerator springDome lightHorn short?Ignition wiresControl - driver interface
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SupportersMarquette UniversityWisconsin State Energy OfficeMU Student GovernmentMilwaukee Area Technical CollegeRockwell AutomationNational Wildlife FederationBraeger ChevyJohnson ControlsValence BatteriesNational Instruments
ChallengesCharging stationDrive trainHeaterDiode blowsAccelerator springDome lightHorn short?Ignition wiresControl - driver interface
Fleet management vs. university?
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Some AppearancesMU Graduation 2011Green Energy Summit 2012Sustainability Summit 2013MU Engineering Open HousesDedication, Engineering HallAlumni Reunion 2012Green Vehicles Showcase, 2012, 2013WCT 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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Alumni Voices
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Marquette’s eLIMO
George.Corliss@Marquette.edu
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