Energy Harvesting in Commercial Vehicle Application

ConMet has formed ConMet eMobility, a new business unit dedicated to providing transformative technologies for an era of alternative power. This new business will enable the development of zero-emission commercial vehicles, helping fleets exceed Corporate Social Responsibility goals while striking the right balance between improved fuel economy, reduced emissions, and performance. 

Objectives


As part of our eMobility efforts at ConMet we are looking to developing new energy harvesting devices to be applied on commercial vehicles/trailers. This project will build on last year’s Capstone team’s work to find a way to extract energy that minimizes any parasite loss or drag on the inherit system (tractor-trailer). This year, the team will design, fabricate and test a proof-of-concept linear energy generation mechanism (similar to a wave energy buoy) to work in parallel with the trailer rear suspension system. This project will also be supported by one MS Mechanical Engineering and one PhD Electrical Engineering student.

Motivations


See link for related information: https://conmet.com/innovation/emobility/

Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:
None Listed

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicable Majors and Student Participation Estimate: ME (3-4), EE (2-3), CS (1-2)


Details


Project Partner:

Layne Clemen

NDA/IPA:

No Agreement Required

Number Groups:

1

Project Status:

Accepting Applicants

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