Contract Number
96039
MSRC Award
$126,800.00
Project Background
Contractor conducted a research, development and demonstration project to determine the feasibility and commercial viability of an automatic battery electrolyte circulation system. This project will improve the life of electric vehicle lead acid batteries which would reduce battery maintenance. The project was directed toward improvements in electric school bus battery systems.
Emission Tons CO Annual
0.00
Emission Tons CO Total
0.00
Emission Tons NOX Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Total
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Annual
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Total
0.00
Project Cost Description
253172.00
Project Implementation
The Capistrano School District was the primary recipient, however the technology is available to all interested persons.
Project Results Description
The heavy duty electric batteries, when installed in school buses, will reduce emissions in proportion to the miles driven by each bus.
Project Status Description
Photographs, design details and modification summaries.
Project Year
1994
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$253,172.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Project Category
Contractor Address
12380 Clark Street
Contractor Agency
Trojan Battery Company
Contractor City
Santa Fe Springs
Contractor Contact
Barry Menth
Contractor Country
United States of America
Contractor State
CA
Contractor Phone
Contractor ID
96039
Contractor Zip
90670
Co Participants
Capistrano Unified School District
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No