Presentation ITAQ 2011

The Quebec Advanced Transportation InstituteThe Quebec Advanced Transportation Institute

Premium Applied Research &Technical Services Unique infrastructuresLeading to successful projects

Hugo Marsolais, Eng.Director of OperationsQuebec Advanced Transportation Institute - ITAQ

PI 2011 – November, 2011

Our planet is facing enormous environmental challenges :

- 65 million new vehicles are produced each year

- 98% of them use fossil fuel from a non-renewable source

- They cause at least 78% of the pollution in our cities

- And at least 30% of greenhouse gas emissions

worldwide

ITAQ : Sustainable Transportation Solutions

Quebec Advanced Transportation Institute

worldwide

Moreover, OIL is NOT an infinite resource and fossil

fuel prices are subjected to unpredictable variations

That’s why it is so important to be innovative and develop

alternatives to today’s transportation system.

ITAQ provides services for companies and organisations

involved in the development of sustainable transportation technologies.

Our mandate

With the help of our skilled and qualified personnel, and our specialised infrastructures, ITAQ performs for companies activities related to

- Applied research- Technical assistance, - Information


� in order to contribute to the development and implementation of technologically innovative projects, the introduction of new technologies and their dissemination.

� ITAQ as part of an innovation network of 40 CTTC in QC: a total of 500 solution-oriented people providing services to businesses in various technological fields, from aluminum to photonics.

Our mandate

Where does ITAQ fit inthe innovation chain ???


Sectors of interest

Hybrid and electric drive systems

Propulsion mode using in part or whole an electric motorization. The power can come from an on-board source (battery, motor/generator, fuel cell, etc.) or an external source (electric cables, rails)

Biofuels


Biofuels

On-board energy generation or propulsion mode using an internal combustion engine but with fuel made wholly or partly from renewable non-fossil sources (e.g. biodiesel made from recycled cooking oils, cellulosic ethanol, biogas).

Efficient use of energy in ground transportation

Technologies focusing on optimal usage of energy in vehicles, such as reducing weight, improving aerodynamics, optimizing combustion, smart itinerary management, driving assistance . . .

Ressources

“Results-orientedtechnology people”

• A team of multidisciplinary clean transportation engineers and technicians specialised in the following areas:


� Mechanical, electrical and mechatronical engineering

� Laboratory and track testing

� International certification

� Project management

� Communications

• A team at the core of a public-private

partnership that includes industries,

small and medium-sized businesses,

universities and research centres.

R&D and tech Support

PLANNINGTechnological and strategic watch

Techno-economic feasibility studies, environmental impact studies, etc.

Benchmarking of products and technology

Product requirements and functional performance Specifications

DESIGNApplied research

Development of mechanical, electrical and mechatronical systems (CAD)


Development of mechanical, electrical and mechatronical systems (CAD)

Proper usage of advanced materials

Design for ECU prototyping hardware

Thermal analysis and structural optimization by finite elements

Development of motorization and energy storage systems

PROTOTYPESProof of concept of mechanical, electrical and mechatronical systems and subsystems

3-D laser scanning


TESTS and CERTIFICATION

Protocols and test programs for subsystems and complete vehicles on track and in laboratory

Development of test benches

Tests and validation of various battery and motorization technologies

Fuel economy and emission measurements

Dynamometer testing (chassis, towing and bench dynamometers)

Data acquisition, analysis and processing


Data acquisition, analysis and processing

International certification and homologation

DEPLOYMENT AND COMMERCIALISATION

Documentation and technical manuals

Demonstration projects under controlled conditions

TRAINING

Customized technical training

Workshops on green transportation solutions


Overall, ITAQ is offering an “à la carte” technical assistance into the

different stages of your project

From the IDEA to the COMMERCIALISATION


Awards and distinctions

� 2nd place, 2005

NESEA Tour de Sol - BioSmart

� 1st place, 2006Challenge Bibendum Paris

� Honorable mention, 2006Special vehicles and transportation


Special vehicles and transportation

equipment association (AMETVS)

� Zenith prize, 2006Board of trade and industry of St-Jérome

� Distinction génie innovateur, 2007Québec Engineer Professional

Corporation (OIQ)

Available equipment

ITAQ'sITAQ's Advanced Propulsion LaboratoryAdvanced Propulsion Laboratory

Official opening day – April 29th, 2009


Available equipment

Dynamometers

- Chassis

- Engine

- Tow


- Tow

Up to 1000 hp!

With “regen”

Simulation

capabilities

Available equipment

Power and energy analyzer : “Well-to-wheel efficiency”


Available equipment

TM4 traction systems : “Quebec engineering at its best”


Available equipment

Li-ion advanced battery packsValence Technology – U1-12XP -- U27-12XP – UEV-18XP

From 12v to 400V – up to 40 kW.h


Available equipment

SupercapsMaxwell technologies BMOD 0083 – 10 x 83 farad/48V – 0.6 kW.h total


Available equipment

125 kW programmable battery cycler/DC source

Aerovironment ABC-150


Available equipment

CAD Systems – Advanced mechanical engineering

UGS-NX, CATIA, Solidworks


Modeling & Simulation tools

• Matlab

• Simulink

• Environnement Simscape

• SimDriveline

The best powertrain solution for the right application

Institut du transport avancé du Québec

• SimDriveline

• Stateflow


Available equipment

Portable laser scanner 3D

Creaform – Handyscan


Available equipment

Emission and smoke analysers

Lab and portable versions

- AEM systems

- Red Mountain 1667- Red Mountain 1667

- Andros 6241


Available equipment

ITAQ’s Generic Test Vehicle

“The ideal test bed”


Available equipment

ITAQ’s Generic Test Vehicle

“1000 vehicles in one”


Available equipment

ITAQ’s generic test vehicle

“A Technical and Universal Vehicle”

One single test vehicle can adopt the physical characteristics of a wide range

of vehicles different sizes and weights:

Type S : Urban vehicles, sub-compact and compact vehicle Type S : Urban vehicles, sub-compact and compact vehicle (ex. Chevrolet Aveo, Honda Civic, Suzuki SX4)

Type M : Mid-size vehicles and small SUVs(ex. Chevrolet, Equinox, Ford 500)

Type L : Full size SUVs(ex. Chevrolet Silverado, Ford Expedition)


ITAQ’s generic test vehicle“A Modular Vehicle” Ideal for a R&D network Partners

Rear and front modules

WheelsSteeringFrameHubs

Available equipment

Institut du transport avancé du Québec

HubsBrakesSuspensions

Central module

Lateral compartmentCentral tunnel for driveshaft passageData acquisition systemECU rapid prototyping hardwareHeavy duty PC Touchscreen control interfaceBy-wire braking system


Available equipment

ITAQ’s Generic Test VehicleBENEFITS

• Technical vehicle, modular, practical, minimalist, clonable

• Minimum accessories – no “gadgets”

• Adapted to a R&D reality

• Modular aspect : ideal for a network of R&D partners – Innovation process ACCELERATORACCELERATOR

• Allows an entire community of users to gather around a common and standardized

platform and to share compatibles R&D results – Innovation process ACCELERATOR

• Only one generic and progressive (“transformer”) vehicle can now replace a variety of

different testing mules

• “NASCAR” type body work


Available equipment

Other equipement . . .

• Infra-red camera

• Onboard data acquisition systems (ISAAC)

• ECU rapid prototyping hardware (DSpace)

• Water-glycol recirculating chiller (Nesslab)

• Programmable battery chargers (Delta-Q)

• Mobile test unit

• Other equipment located at ETS


Available equipment

ITAQ’s lab : AN UNIQUE playground for advanced transportation engineers and researchers in CANADA


EV/HEV Projects

Some examples of projects

in the EV/HEV sector :

• Powertrain integration for TM4 (Tata, SUV project)

• Electric Super bike (LITO)

• Electric Light Utility Truck (PRECICAD)


(PRECICAD)

•1st generation ZENN LSV

• Mining electric vehicle (PEDNO)

• Hybrid underground mining loader (MTI)

• Electric tram (Wattman)

• Advanced Urban Bus (ITAQ-POLY-CDCQ-EDIN-HEC)

• EV charging system (MEP)

•Wheel chair conversion module(Mobility concept)

Energy efficiency Projects

Some examples of projects

in the Energy Efficiency sector :

• Composite school bus (Lion buses)

• Technology certification (POSI+)


(POSI+)

• Aluminium intensive refuse truck(Vehicle INPAK)

• Ultra light weight off-road emergency trailer (JOEY)

• Add-on hydraulic hybrid system(Effenco)

• Servo-mechanism control module and actuator of a continuously variable transmission(CVTech)

Biofuels Projects

Some examples of projects in the Biofuels sector :

•Co-foundation of the Biodiesel Quebec Council (CQB)

• Co-production (with the CQB)of a biodiesel document for the


of a biodiesel document for thepromoting the adoption of biodiesel in Quebec (Gov. tax break).

• Feasibility study on the integration of biodiesel during winter conditions in the Mont Tremblant region

Thank You!

Hugo Marsolais, Eng.

Director of Operations


475, rue Fournier

Saint-Jérome (Qc)

450-436-1580 ext. 2121

[email protected]

www.itaq.qc.ca

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