SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Licensing Opportunity for Smartgrid Ev Communication module (SpEC): an SAE DC Charging Digital Communication Controller - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 9/17/2013
- Notice Type
- Fair Opportunity / Limited Sources Justification
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Argonne National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Argonne, 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Argonne, Illinois, 60439
- ZIP Code
- 60439
- Solicitation Number
- 13-030
- Archive Date
- 10/17/2013
- Point of Contact
- Aaron Sauers, Phone: 6302527878
- E-Mail Address
-
asauers@anl.gov
(asauers@anl.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Award Number
- 13-030
- Award Date
- 9/17/2013
- Description
- SpEC Fact Sheet Smartgrid Ev Communication module (SpEC): an SAE DC Charging Digital Communication Controller Summary One of the major drawbacks of electric vehicles (EVs) is the long period of time required to recharge EV batteries. While regular Alternating Current (AC) charging systems are sufficient for overnight charging of these vehicles at home or at the office, they aren't practical for quick recharging in public areas. A rapid means for recharging EVs is needed in order to make electric vehicles a practical alternative to traditional internal combustion engine-powered vehicles. In response to this need, Argonne National Laboratory has developed a Direct Current (DC) Charging Digital Communication Controller, or "SpEC" (Smartgrid Ev Communication) module. DC fast charging enables rapid recharging of electric vehicles along heavy traffic corridors and at public stations. A DC fast charge can add 60 to 80 miles of range to an EV in less than 20 minutes. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) defines the specifications and requirements for off-board DC charging of electric vehicles; Argonne National Laboratory's SpEC module conforms to these SAE standards. Research indicates the charging station market will grow in unit sales from around 120,000 units in 2012 to 1.3 million in 2020- a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35%. This represents a growth from $140 million in 2012 to an expected $1.15 billion in 2020. Argonne National Laboratory's SpEC module represents a major step towards broad scale adoption of electric vehicles. In addition, Argonne National Laboratory's technology could potentially be used to accomplish smart grid communication instead of DC fast charging communication, as well as wireless charging communication. The SpEC controller could also be used as a PEV or EVSE emulator to aid in testing and protocol development. Argonne National Laboratory's Licensable Intellectual Property Package includes the following: •· Communication Controller Schematics •· Communication Controller Bill of Materials •· Communication Controller PCB Gerber Files •· Communication Controller Linux Kernel •· SAE SECC Application Source Code Benefits •· Provides faster recharge rates •· Can add 60 - 80 miles of range in <20 minutes •· Makes electric vehicles more convenient and reliable •· Can be used to achieve smart grid communication Features •· Conforms to SAE Standards: • J1772: PEV/EVSE Interface and Performance Specs • J2931/4: HPGP PHY and Data-link Layer Specs • J2931/1: Communication Controller Protocol Stack • J2847/2: DC Application Layer Messages and Requirements Availability Argonne National Laboratory is seeking commercialization partners for exclusive and non-exclusive licensing in defined fields-of-use. Video Keywords •· BATTERY CHARGING •· CODES AND STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION •· EVSE •· PEV
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, Illinois, 60439-4832, United States
- Zip Code: 60439-4832
- Zip Code: 60439-4832
- Record
- SN03191785-W 20130919/130918000324-7de1d912b735fa47c0ed832fdbf48c6f (fbodaily.com)
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