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A few of the projects we've completed: |
 We helped develop this modular vehicle platform and launch a company and brand around it. |
 This is a concept for body work for the "Delta Bike" that we collaborated on with The Forge. |
 This is the third "Delta-Bike" concept that was built. For several years, it was the most efficient highway-speed, commuter vehicle in the USA. This bike was modified several times and was ridden over 21,000 miles to prove out and showcase its design functionality. |
 Here is a prototype system we designed and built using Arduinos and Androids to remotely monitor and log battery system voltage. It uses Bluetooth and Text Messaging to complete wireless communication between devices. Typical uses include remote monitoring and/or data collection for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. |
 Here is a 28-station battery charging system we designed and built for a customer. We built 7 of these units for the customer, integrating their custom charging circuits. We designed the enclosure, the battery datum and contact system, machined all the details and did all the electronic assembly and wiring. The customer had a need, we designed, built and delivered a solution on time. |
 Here is a screenshot of an alternative energy design concept we did for a customer. |
 In 2007, we completed our first electric-vehicle conversion. We purchased a discarded motorcycle frame from the junkyard and built this electric motorcycle. |
 This was a complete vehicle design from scratch. It was to be a human/sail/electric hybrid. But, it turned out to be too low to ride safely in traffic and so no bodywork or sail propulsion system was added. |
 This electric reverse trike platform was used to experiment with seating positions and bodywork that could change shape while the vehicle was in motion. In this picture, you can see the linear actuator attached to the back of the seat and angled diagonally to an attachment point near the rear wheel. The linear actuator made the seat recline and positioned the canopy at different heights through a system of pivot points and scissor arms. |
 This is the second "Delta-Bike" concept vehicle that was built. It is a tilting delta trike that has multiple seating positions. |
 Here are two, custom, single-axis solar racks we designed and installed. |
 In the foreground is a 1990 Ford Festiva Electric conversion. We retrofitted this car with batteries salvaged from two Chevy Volt's. Since installing the salvaged batteries, the vehicle has been driven over 23,000 miles. The solar array shown is one of several we've installed in West Michigan. This solar array is on our house and has proven to be a cost effective and low maintenance way to power our electric vehicles. |
 Here is an example of a simple milling fixture we built to modify customer parts. We machined hundreds of parts in the fixture to get them past an urgent launch deadline. |