Wednesday, October 31
| Opening Reception Meet and Greet 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Thursday, November 1
| Time | Ballroom C | Ballroom B | Ballroom A | Convention Centre |
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| 7:15 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast |
PHEV 2007 "WHERE THE GRID MEETS THE ROAD" (9:00-5:00 p.m.)
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| 8:00 a.m. | Conference Opening | |||
| 9:00 a.m. | Guest speaker: Andy Frank, UC Davis - "PHEV for Energy Sustainability" |
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| 9:30 a.m. | Session 1 Battery Technologies Part 1 |
Session 2 PHEV Impact on Utilities Part 1 |
Session 3 Phev Simulations Part 1 |
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| 10:30 a.m. | Nutrition Break | |||
| 10:45 a.m. | Session 4 Battery Technologies Part 2 |
Session 5 PHEV Impact on Utilities Part 2 |
Session 6 Phev Simulations Part 2 |
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| 12:00 p.m. | Plenary Lunch
Lunch Guest speaker: Phillip Sharer, Argonne - Lunch Guest speaker: Jasna Tomic, Westart-Calstart - |
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| 1:30 p.m. | Session 7 Renewable Energy Integration & Drivers |
Session 8 PHEV Experiences and Futures |
NSERC Networking Workshop Session A |
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| 2:45 p.m. | Nutrition Break | |||
| 3:00 p.m. | Guest speaker: Ali Emadi, IIT - "PHEV Opportunities and Challenges" |
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| 3:30 p.m. | Session 9 Policy in support of PHEV |
Session 10 PHEV Simulations Part 3 |
Plug-in Highway Workshop |
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| 6:30 p.m. | Gala Dinner | |||
| Gala Dinner: The Nov.1st Gala dinner is a great opportunity to network with business, government, academia and guest speakers featured in the two-day conference. Sit back and relax to the musical entertainment of Winnipeg's renowned Ron Paley Jazz Band. Gala Dinner Guest Speakers: David Hughes (ASPO) "Peak Oil" & Felix Kramer (Cal Cars) "Mapping the future of PHEV" |
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Concurrent Events on Wednesday and Thursday: Simulation courses at University of Manitoba
Friday, November 2
| Start Time | Ballroom C | Ballroom B | Ballroom A | Convention Centre |
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| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast & Networking |
PHEV 2007 "WHERE THE GRID MEETS THE ROAD" (9:00-5:00 p.m.)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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| 8:15 a.m. | Guest Speaker: Dan Eberle, North American Solar Challenge - "The Soul of Competition" |
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| 8:45 a.m. | Guest Speaker: Mark Duvall, EPRI - "Environmental Assessment of PHEVs" |
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| 9:15 a.m. | Session 11 Future of University Student Competitions |
Session 12 PHEV Programs & Funding |
NSERC Networking Workshop Session B |
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| 10:30 a.m. | Nutrition Break | |||
| 10:45 a.m. | Session 13: PHEV and its Role for Sustainability |
NSERC Networking Workshop Session C |
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| 12:00 p.m. | Plenary Lunch
Lunch Guest Speaker: Chelsea Sexton, Plug in America- Lunch Guest Speaker:Ewan Pritchard, Advanced Energy- |
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| 1:30 p.m. | Session 14 PHEV Implementation |
Session 15: Advanced Student Vehicle Simulations |
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| 2:45 p.m. | Nutrition Break | |||
| 3:15 p.m. | Guest Speaker: Peter Frise, CEO Auto21- "Industry & University collaborations on future transportation research" |
NSERC Networking Workshop Session D |
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| 3:45 p.m. | Session 16: Future of PHEV and Closing Remarks |
Session 17: Networking Area |
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Concurrent Events on Friday: Simulation courses at University of Manitoba
Technical Sessions
Session 1: Battery Technologies Part I (Ballroom C Thursday 9:30 am- 10:30am)
Topic: Battery technologies for PHEV applications
Technical Session
Chairperson: Efrain Ornelas, PG&E
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Yaser Abu-Lebdeh and Isobel Davidson, National Research Council of Canada
Advanced Li-ion battery technologies for Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles(PHEV)
(Based on research by Yaser Abu-Lebdeh and Isobel Davidson) -
Andy Chu, A123Systems
The use of A123Systems technology in PHEV applications -
Abdel Guerfi, Institut de Recherche d'Hydro-Québec
Olivines for HEV and PHEV applications
(Based on research by Guerfi A., Zaghib P, Dontigy M., Charest, A. and Peticlerc M.)
Session 2: PHEV Impacts on Utilities and Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Part I (Ballroom B Thursday 9:30 am- 10:30am)
Topic: Impact of PHEV on the utility grid system and vehicle to grid applications
Technical Session
Chairperson: David Checkel, University of Alberta
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Ed Innes, Emerging Energy Technologies, Manitoba Hydro
PHEV, energy efficiency, and comparison to alternatives -
Alec Tsang, Asset Management and Planning, Generation, BC hydro
EV charging evaluation - impact on utility -
Alistair I. Miller, Office of the Principal Scientist Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL)
A historic perspective on the future cost of off-peak electricity for EVs
Session 3: PHEV Simulations Part I (Ballroom A Thursday 9:30 am-10:30 am)
Simulation results of hybrid powertrains and PHEV architecture will be presented using simulation software. This session is related to the simulation courses occurring during the conference and to promote the use of simulation tools in support of sustainable transportation
Technical Session
Chairperson: Gitanjali DasGupta, Electrovaya
- Matthew Stevens, University of Waterloo, Green Energy Research Institute
Modeling battery degradation in plug-in hybrid vehicles
(Based on research by Matthew Stevens and M.W. Fowler) - S. S. Williamson, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Concordia University
Optimal control strategy design for extending all-electric driving capability of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) - Shereez Ali, Kar University of Windsor
An energy based model for optimization of motor runtime in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
(Based on research by Shereez Ali and Narayan C.)
Session 4: Battery Technologies Part II (Ballroom C Thursday 10:45 am-12:00 pm)
Topic: Battery technologies for PHEV applications
Technical Session
Chairperson: Stuart Evans, Delta-q
- Mark I. Shoesmith, E-One Moli Energy Canada Ltd.
The effect of PHEV and HEV duty cycles on battery and battery pack performance
(Based on research by Mark Shoesmith and Lars Ole Valoen) - Ali Abouimrane, National Research of Canada, Institute for Chemical Process and Environmental Technology
Electrolytes for lithium batteries with improved thermal stability
(Based on research by Ali Abouimrane and Isobel Davidson) - Gitanjali DasGupta, Electrovaya
Conversion kits & battery system solutions for PHEVs with Electrovaya's proprietary Lithium Ion SuperPolymer® technology - Tsepin Tsai, Xellerion
NiZn Battery as the alternative battery technology for PHEV
(Based on research by Tsepin Tsai and and Sadeg Faris)
Session 5: PHEV Impacts on Utilities and Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Part II (Ballroom B Thursday 10:45 am-12:00 pm)
Topic: Impact of PHEV on the utility grid system and vehicle to grid applications
Technical Session
Chairperson: Peter Frise, CEO of AUTO21
- Luke Langston and Keith Parks, Xcel Energy
PHEV impacts on the Xcel energy system - Ken Thomas, Fleet Services Manitoba Hydro
A fleet perspective on the role of PHEVs - Efrain Ornelas, PG&E
PG&E view of V2G, PHEV projects, and progress so far
Session 6: PHEV Simulations Part II (Ballroom A Thursday 10:45 am-12:00 pm)
Topic: Simulation results of hybrid powertrains and PHEV architecture will be presented using simulation software. This session is related to the simulation courses occurring during the conference and to promote the use of simulation tools in support of sustainable transportation
Technical Session
Chairperson: Narayan Kar, University of Windsor
- Qiuming Gong, Yaoyu Li and Zhong-Ren Peng, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee
Global optimization of PHEV power management based on traffic - Peter Radziszewski, McGill University
Addressing issues in PHEV development: the McGill vert project contribution
(Based on research by Peter Radziszewski, Geza Joos and Simon Ouellette) - Amir Hossein Eghbali and Behzad Asaei, University of Tehran
Using ultracapacitors for saving energy in regenerative braking in hybrid vehicles
Session 7: Renewable Energy Integration and Drivers (Ballroom C Thursday 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm)
Topic: Energy drivers that promote the development and applications of PHEV technology and its impact on sustainability, peak oil and GHG
Technical Session
Chairperson: Peter Radziszewski, McGill University
- The Rt. Honorable Edward Schreyer, ASPO Canada
Peaking the capacity to supply oil and climate change - Jack Wood, The Wood Family Trust & GeoLectric Power Company NM
Implementation of a geothermal-PHEV transportation system in Unalaska/Dutch Harbor - Nazim Cicek and David Levin Biosystems Engineering, University of Manitoba
Achieving sustainability in transportation for passenger vehicles using bio-fuels and the PHEV platform in Manitoba
Session 8: PHEV Experiences and Futures (Ballroom B Thursday 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm)
Topic: Previous experiences with PHEV technology and where new developments can lead us
Technical Session
Chairperson: Isobel Davidson, National Research Council of Canada
- Nigel Fitzpatrick, Azure Dynamics
Canadian sponsored plug-in hybrids and their impact - Tony Markel, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle design options and expectations - Huang-Yee Iu, Hymotion
Analysis of the performance of the Hymotion plug-in electric vehicle fleet - David Checkel, University of Alberta
Experience with an early PHEV field trial
Session 9: Policy in Support of PHEV (Ballroom C Thursday 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm)
Panel Goals: Discuss policies that can favor sustainable transportation by implementing PHEV
Panel Discussion
Panel Moderator: Arne Elias, Centre for Sustainable Transportation
Panelists:
- Tony Markel, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- Mark Duvall, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
- Henry David Venema, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
- Keith Parks, Xcel Energy
Session 10: PHEV Simulations Part III (Ballroom B Thursday 3:30 pm-5:30 pm)
Topic: Simulation results of hybrid powertrains and PHEV architecture will be presented using simulation software. This session is related to the simulation courses occurring during the conference and to promote the use of simulation tools in support of sustainable transportation
Technical Session
Chairperson: Robert Brandon, NRCan
- Mariam Khan and Narayan C. Kar, University of Windsor
Performance analysis of fuzzy-based indirect field oriented control of induction motor drives for hybrid electric vehicles - Shaahin Filizadeh, University of Manitoba
Drive-train design using transient simulation tools - Wilhelm E., ETH Zurich, Switzerland; E., Fowler and M.W., Fraser, R.A., Stevens, M.B., University of Waterloo
Hardware-in-the-loop platform development for hybrid vehicles
Session 11: The Future of University Student Competitions (Ballroom A Friday 9:15 am to 10:30 am)
Panel Goals: Discuss how to improve student vehicle competition in favor of sustainability and to attract more students from various engineering faculties
Panel Discussion
Panel Moderator: Dan Eberle, American Solar Challenge Advanced Vehicle
Panelists:
- David Checkel, University of Alberta
- Doug Ruth, Engineering Dean University of Manitoba
- Ali Emadi, Illinois Institute of Technology
- Leon Fainstein, Red River College
- David Strong, Design Chair Queens University
Session 12: PHEV Programs and Funding (Ballroom B Friday 9:15 am to 10:30 am)
Topic: Current funding opportunities for PHEV
Technical Session
Panel Moderator: Al Cormier, Electric Mobility Canada
Panelists:
- Rick Whittaker, Vice President, Investments, SDTC
- Walter Wardrop, IRAP
- Isobel Davidson, National Research Council of Canada, PHEV program
- Andy Frank, UC Davis
Session 13: PHEV and its Role for Sustainability (Ballroom B&C Friday 10:45 am to 12:00 pm)
Topic: Emerging Canadian policy on PHEV to promote sustainability in transportation
Technical Session
Chairperson: Douglas Ruth, Dean of Engineering, University of Manitoba
- Al Cormier, Electric Mobility Canada and Terry Zdan, The Centre for Sustainable Transportation
Greening policies for electric mobility - Isobel Davidson, National Research of Canada, Institute for Chemical Process and Environmental Technology
Canadian government programs supporting plug-in hybrid electric vehicle development - Charles Thibodeau, Science and Technology Advisor, Office of Energy Research and Development, Natural Resources Canada
The international energy agency's implementing agreement on hybrid and electric vehicles
Session 14: PHEV Implementation (Ballroom B & C Friday 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm)
Topic: Technology ramification aspects to implement PHEV and their impact
Technical Session
Chairperson: Ken Thomas, Fleet Services Manitoba Hydro
- Stuart Evans, Delta-q
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) - charging for the real world - Paul Zanetel, New Flyer
PHEV implementation in heavy vehicles, transit buses - Tom Cwikla and Frank Franczyk- Persen Technologies Incorporated (Persentech)
OttoLink- A tool for recording PHEV performance data - Mike Waters, Tom Outlaw and Kelly Boone, CSE Consulting
Using Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle impact summary for the progress energy Carolinas territory
Session 15: Advanced Vehicle Design and Simulations (Ballroom C Friday 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm)
Topic: Simulation results of student vehicles and model-based design approaches
Technical Session
Chairperson: Mark Shoesmith, E-One Moli Energy Canada Ltd
- C.J. Mendes, CrossChasm Technologies and M.B. Stevens, M.W. Fowler and R.A. Fraser, University of Waterloo
Model-based design approaches for plug-in hybrid vehicle design - Charles Dahan, McGill University
Investigating the conversion of a personal watercraft to electric/hybrid drive through the use of Matlab/Simulin
(Based on research by: Charles Dahan, , Elizabeth Lee, Albert Mathews, Simon Ouellette, Olivier Proulx, Amrit Richardson, Peter Radziszewski and Jeff Turner) - Simon Ouellette, McGill University
Design Challenges and Possible Benefits of Electric/Hybrid Utility Snowmobiles
(Based on research by:Simon Ouelette , Charles Dahan, Elizabeth Lee, Albert Mathews, Olivier Proulx, Amrit Richardson, Peter Radziszewski and Jeff Turner) - Albert Mathews, McGill University
Development of a series PHEV "Formula type" race car
(Based on research by: Simon Ouellette, Charles Dahan, Geza Joos, Elizabeth Lee, Olivier Proulx, Amrit Richardson, Peter Radziszewski and Jeff Turner)
Session 16: Future of PHEV and closing remarks (Ballroom B&C Friday 3:30 to 4:45)
Closing Remarks
- Ed Innes, Manitoba Hydro
Future impact of PHEV on utilities - Arne Elias, Executive Director, Centre for Sustainable Transportation
Role of PHEV in sustainable transportation - Jasna Tomic, WestStart-CALSTART
PHEV cooperation and synergies to promote the development process - Chelsea Sexton, Plug-in America
Closing remarks
Workshop: Workshop for Demonstrations for Plug-in Highway (Ballroom A Thursday 3:30 to 5:30)
- Workshop Goals: Discuss collaborative PHEV demonstrations projects with utilities for vehicle, utility truck and bus applications. Strong audience participation is required as we want to formulate possible PHEV collaborative demonstration projects across North America with utility participation.
- Workshop Moderators:
- Jasna Tomic, CALSTART and Tom Molinski, Manitoba Hydro
Workshop: NSERC Network Workshops (Ballroom A Thursday and Friday, closed session)
- Workshop Goals: Discuss how to set up a PHEV network of researchers and partners
- Workshop Moderators:
- Eric Bibeau, University of Manitoba
- Arne Elias, Director Centre Sustainable Transportation
- Peter Frise, AUTO21 NCE
- Peter Radziszewski, McGill University
Public Forum on PHEV Technology (Convention Centre Friday 2:00 to 4:00)
PSAT A training course on how to use PSAT by ANL will be offered during the conference. Additional simulation courses will also be offered by PSCAD and OPAL-RT. Registered PHEV2007 conference attendees will be given priority. All courses will be at the University of Manitoba starting on Wednesday October 31 and ending on Friday November 2nd as per the schedule below: Register for simulation courses here...
- Wednesday October 31-1:00-4:00 p.m.: PSCAD: Analysis and design of vehicle to grid interconnection
- Thursday November 1st-1:30-4:30 p.m.: PSAT: Simulation of electric mobility vehicles using PSAT
- Friday November 2nd- 9:00-12:00 p.m.: Using Simulink for off-line and real-time modeling of vehicle powertrain and Opal-RT blocksets
