Demonstration of a CNG-Hybrid Electric Super-Truck (CHEST)
Summary
SCH Number
2018048288
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Demonstration of a CNG-Hybrid Electric Super-Truck (CHEST)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/12/2018
Document Description
Transportation power will develop and demonstrate a range-extended natural gas hybrid-electric truck for extended drayage operation. The project will involve research and development on smart hybrid controls technology, auxiliary power unit design, and battery integration. The truck will be tested on a chassis dynamometer and demonstrated on several on-road routes.
Contact Information
Name
Peter Chen
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Escondido
Counties
Los Angeles, San Diego
Other Location Info
Rancho Dominguez
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306
Reasons for Exemption
This project focuses primarily on info collection efforts related to the research and design of an advanced natural gas hybrid-electric truck. The project involves subsystem development work and integration of those subsystems onto an existing truck. Data collection on vehicle performance and emissions parameters will be done using an existing chassis dynamometer and on-road demonstrations. The demonstration activities will not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
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