NREL Developed Technology To Model Fuel Cell, Hybrid and
Other Advanced Technology Vehicles
DETROIT, March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- AVL of Plymouth, Michigan, is negotiating
a license to further develop and market advanced vehicle modeling software --
called ADVISOR -- developed by scientists at the National Renewable Energy
Laboratory, located in Golden Colorado. ADVISOR is intended to help
automakers, suppliers and the government to model the various fuel cell and
hybrid powertrains, as well their effects on vehicle performance, economy and
emissions of these advanced vehicle concepts.
Under the agreement, AVL will develop and market the ADVISOR 2003 version.
NREL will retain a free license to updated versions of ADVISOR, and a
cooperative research and development agreement between NREL and AVL will
enable further collaboration and enhancement of integrated advanced vehicle
simulation tools for DOE and the auto industry. Terms for the licensing
agreement and the CRADA are currently being finalized.
AVL was selected via a competitive solicitation process that began in
summer 2002. NREL had three objectives for granting the license:
* To transfer ADVISOR to a private-sector partner interested in
increasing its use in the automotive industry.
* To receive fair compensation for DOE's investment in ADVISOR.
* To enhance NREL's transportation analysis capabilities through training
and acquisition of proprietary analysis tools provided by the commercial
partner.
The agreement with AVL fulfills these objectives and will have a large
impact on advanced simulation in the auto industry. It will provide a highly
visible commercial outlet for NREL's advanced vehicle simulator research,
leading to more relevant use of ADVISOR by automakers and ultimately the
development of more efficient advanced vehicles. ADVISOR, which to date has
been distributed at no cost on the Web, has been used by thousands of
individuals, corporations, and universities.
Additionally, AVL will further develop ADVISOR, which will grow their
already extensive vehicle simulation software portfolio. AVL will market and
sell ADVISOR worldwide through its affiliates and provide technical support
for its global user base.
Both AVL and NREL are excited to work with the ADVISOR software. Initial
topics for research will be fuel cells and emissions.
AVL is the world's largest privately owned and independent company for the
development of gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel powertrain systems, as well
as fuel cell and hybrid technologies. The company also manufactures
powertrain instrumentation and test systems. Close cooperation with customers
is guaranteed by affiliates and local offices worldwide. AVL's North American
Headquarters is located in the Detroit suburb of Plymouth, Michigan.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a U.S. Department of
Energy national laboratory managed by Midwest Research Institute, Battelle and
Bechtel. The laboratory (http://www.nrel.gov ) is a leading center for research into
wind energy, solar energy, plant- and waste-derived fuels and chemicals,
advanced vehicle design, energy efficient buildings, geothermal energy and
hydrogen fuel cells.
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Related links:
http://www.nrel.gov
CONTACT:
Chris Terry of Strat@comm, +1-248-649-8000,
for AVL; or Sarah Barba of NREL, +1-303-275-3023
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