Eaton develops economic family refueling station for natural gas vehicles
Eaton recently announced that it will develop an economical home refueling station for natural gas vehicles, utilizing the family’s existing natural gas sources and innovative compressor technology to safely and effectively provide vehicles with alternative fuels.
The project's funding was partially funded by $3.4 million in funding from the US Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy Agency (ARPA-E). The goal is to develop prototypes for gas stations that retail at one-tenth the cost of currently available systems.
The development was led by a team of Eaton Innovation Centers in Southfield, Milwaukee, Michigan and an advanced hydraulic team in the Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The team will take advantage of Eaton’s expertise in hydraulic components and system design as well as experience gained through R&D and installation of thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in public locations and residential areas throughout the United States.
According to Dane Boysen, director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Methane Energy Vehicle Program, “These innovative projects are expected to improve the economics and convenience of natural gas vehicles, make them into every American family and change the way we travel. I hope we can use these advanced technologies in the future. Technology, to supply sufficient domestic natural gas for transportation, to diversify the national fuel and gas product portfolio."
Eaton will work with the University of Minnesota on thermodynamic analysis and modeling to ensure the efficient transfer of heat during the compression process. The refueling system will use liquid (acting as a piston) to compress natural gas. Innovative heat exchange technology will significantly increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Chris Roche, Eaton’s vice president of corporate technology global innovation, said: “With the development of this breakthrough compressor and refueling system, Eaton will eliminate the major barriers to universal access to natural gas vehicles and trucks. Management Technology Eaton has a wealth of experience in solving the world's toughest hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical challenges. This project offers great opportunities for the use of critical alternative energy in a safe, efficient, and sustainable manner."
The current cost of natural gas refueling systems ranges from $5,000 to $10,000. Eaton expects its prototype to be completed by the end of 2015 with a target production price of $500.
Eaton provides a full range of EV charging stations for residential and industrial applications. It has a large market share in the North American charging market and has shipped or installed more than 2,000 charging stations.
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