Test Results
Summary
Below are the results of the California Air Resources Board Urban and Highway test protocol performed on a 2009 Prius with our 10 KW PHEV system by an accredited, independent automotive test lab. These tests were performed in May 2011.
The system achieved:
- 270 MPG (miles per gallon) during the charge-depleting Urban test
- 568 MPG during the charge-depleting Highway test
With an empty PHEV battery, our system increased the gas mileage of the Prius from 50 MPG to 62–65 MPG.
On both tests the system exceeded the allowable NMOG emission standard. However, we have changed our software to correct this deficiency and will retest during the summer of 2012. Customers receive free software updates.
Final Report on Testing Performed for the XPrize Foundation on a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) by Global-E
Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc.
June 21, 2011
Project Overview
This testing was conducted on behalf of The XPrize Foundation in conjunction with their conduct of the Progressive Insurance Automotive XPrize. ATDS was contracted by The XPrize Foundation to conduct emissions and fuel economy testing for various teams entered into the Progressive Insurance Automotive XPrize competition. The testing consisted of the California Air Resources Board’s Urban and Highway test protocol for MY2012 and later Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV) per Section F of CALIFORNIA EXHAUST EMISSION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES FOR 2009 AND SUBSEQUENT MODEL ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE PASSENGER CAR, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLE CLASSES, Adopted: December 17, 2008 and as Amended: December 2, 2009. Work commenced on 5/4/2011 and was completed on 5/11/2011. There were no unusual conditions noted on the 2009 Toyota Prius during testing.
Vehicle Information
The following vehicle(s) were used as test vehicles for this project:
| ATDS Vehicle ID: | 1686-01 |
| VIN | JTDKB20U897825323 |
| Vehicle Make | Toyota |
| Vehicle Model | Prius |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Test Group | 9TYXV01.5HC3 |
| Evap Family | 9TYXR0030A42 |
| Odometer | 54400 |
Test Device Information
The following device(s) were installed on the above vehicle(s):
| Global-E G1 Plug-In Hybrid Power Train | |
| Device Maker | Plug-In Supply |
| Device Model | G1 |
| Device Serial No. | na |
Test Sequence and Chronology
The following test sequence and chronology were used in this program.
- 5/04/2011 Vehicle received from Global-E. Vehicle checked for readiness to test and safety. Conducted prep for FTP-75 per 40CFR86 and "California Evaporative Emissions Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 and Subsequent Model Motor Vehicles." Placed vehicle in soak for canister load and Plug-in battery recharge.
- 5/05/2011 Conducted Urban Cold Start Charge Depleting Test sequence. Conducted Eight (8) UDDS sequences. Gasoline engine started for the first time about 3.5 miles into the second (2nd) UDDS for an All Electric Range (AER) of 10.9 miles. Vehicle entered Charge Sustaining Mode at about 3.5 miles into the Seventh (7th) UDDS. Conducted the final UDDS in Charge Sustaining Mode. A Total of 59.6223 miles driven. Placed vehicle back into soak. Staffing issues prevented the completion of the Charge Sustaining Test until Monday, 5/9/2011.
- 5/09/2011 Conducted Urban Cold Start Charge Sustaining Test sequence. Drove Two (2) UDDS, vehicle was in Charge Sustaining Mode for the entire test sequence. 14.8674 miles driven. Placed vehicle onto recharge.
- 5/10/2011 Charge complete. 11.45 AC KW-hr used (154.1 w-hr per mile).
- 5/10/2011 Conducted HWY Cold Start Charge Depleting Test sequence. Drove Eight (8) Highway drive cycles using Blended Mode. 81.0146 miles driven. Vehicle entered Charge Sustaining Mode at 61.11 miles. Placed vehicle back into soak
- 5/11/2011 Conducted HWY Cold Start Charge Sustaining Test sequence. Drove Three (3) Highway drive cycles using Charge Sustaining Mode. 20.5150 miles driven in warm-up phase and 10.2600 miles in the Final Highway Emissions Test phased. Due to prior commitments for vehicle, recharge not conducted and vehicle released.
Test Results
Test Parameters:
| ATDS Test ID: | Test Type | Test Date: | ETW: lbs | A track/set | B track/set | C track/set |
| ONT22308 — 22316 | Charge Depleting UDDS | 5/052011 | 3,250 | 19.92 / 13.37 | 0.1391 / 0.0020 | 0.01637 / 0.01624 |
| ONT22339 | Charge Sustaining UDDS | 5/06/2011 | Same | Same | Same | Same |
| ONT22355 — 22356 | Charge Depleting HWY | 5/10/2011 | Same | Same | Same | Same |
| ONT22362 | Charge Sustaining HWY | 5/11/2011 | Same | Same | Same | Same |
The following UDDS (Urban) test results were recorded for this vehicle:
| NMOG (1) | CO | NOx | CO2 | Miles | MPG | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Results | Charge Depleting — Cold (g/ph) | 0.5833 | 0.4981 | 0.0216 | 59.88 | 14.8693 | |
| Charge Depleting — Hot (g/ph) | 3.2502 | 4.0589 | 0.1878 | 1788.69 | 44.7530 | ||
| Wtd Average (g/mile) (2) | 0.058 | 0.1 | 0.00 | 24.51 | 269.67 | ||
| Charge Sustaining (g/mi) | 0.005 | 0.0 | 0.01 | 136.16 | 14.8674 | 61.91 | |
| Standards | LEV II SULEV @150K | 0.010 | 1.0 | 0.02 | |||
| PASS/FAIL | FAIL (3) | PASS | PASS |
Notes: (1) Calculated from NMHC by following formulae: NMOG = 1.04 * NMHC
(2) Calculated per: 0.43 * (Gc/Dc) + 0.57 * (Gh/Dh)
(3) Worst Case of Charge Depleting Wtd Average and Charge Sustaining
HWY Results:
| NMOG (1) | CO | NOx | CO2 | Miles | MPG | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Results | |||||||
| Charge Depleting (g/phase) | 0.1772 | 0.4756 | 0.4686 | 5598.71 | 82.0146 | 567.99 | |
| Charge Sustaining (g/mi) | 0.0001 | 0.0 | 0.02 | 129.42 | 30.7750 | 65.31 | |
| Standards | LEV II SULEV @150K | 0.04 | |||||
| PASS/FAIL | PASS |
Notes: (1) Calculated from NMHC by following formulae: NMOG = 1.04 * NMHC
The vehicle drove well on all test cycles.
All tests were conducted in strict accordance with the provisions of 40 CFR 86 and/or California Title 13 and have been reviewed by ATDS' in-house Quality Auditor. Detailed test results are in the Appendix attached to this report.