January 11, 2012 – Alternative-fuel and fuel-efficient vehicles are increasingly becoming fleet mainstays — electric vehicles and hybrids are a common sight in a growing number of fleets
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December 3, 2011 – ALTe Powertrain Technologies and Coda Automotive are two of America’s Most Promising Companies, according to Forbes. The conservative business mag’s annual list spotlights 100 privately-held companies with compelling business models, strong management teams, plenty of capital, and notable customers and strategic partners.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., – December 1, 2011 – Forbes Magazine has named ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe), developer of the first range-extended plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, as one of America’s Most Promising Companies.
August 5, 2011 – ALTe announced today a collaborative effort with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to help validate the company’s powertrain for the fleet industry.
Dearborn, MI – June 14, 2011 – John Thomas, Founder and CEO, has been named to the Automotive News Electrifying 100.
Pendleton, Ind. (June 9, 2011) – Remy announced it has been awarded a three-year contract for electric motors by ALTe Powertrain Technologies.
April 7, 2011 – ALTe Powertrain Technologies is pleased to announce an agreement with Manheim, the automotive industry’s leader in remarketing services, regarding the installation of ALTe powertrains in fleet vehicles.
ALTe believes that range extended electric vehicle powertrains, where vehicles drive the first 40-50 miles on power stored in the batteries which are subsequently recharged by an on-board generator, represent the optimal “hybrid” technology to simultaneously maximize fuel economy, minimize emissions, make the purchase price of a “hybrid” as comparable as possible to the purchase price of a similar gasoline powered vehicle, minimize operating expenses, minimize changes in driver behavior, provide comparable vehicle performance and minimize additional infrastructure requirements.
Product and Design
ALTe uses advanced technology in the development of its range extended electric powertrains for a variety of vehicle applications based on the Company’s rolling electric platform or “e-platform” product which includes the “Green Box,” a controls system which communicates with the controls systems of various OEMs, battery chemistries, power electronic modules and engine controls and a lithium ion battery pack. Massive utilization of advanced “virtual” engineering techniques facilitates product development.
About ALTe
ALTe is an engineering company led by a management team with a unique combination of Detroit and Silicon Valley automotive engineering experience dedicated to leading the transformation of the automobile industry from vehicles powered by gasoline to vehicles powered by electricity.
Engineering Services
ALTe provides consulting services to OEMs and suppliers.
ALTe has consulted on a variety of alternative energy and propulsion system designs ranging from leading edge battery packs to architecting a dual mode diesel hybrid system for major OEMs. The company has expertise with best in class product development tools and methods synthesizing structural strength, durability, safety, NVH, driveability, fluid flow, and heat transfer correlated with component and vehicle level testing.