Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric User Manual

Azure Dynamics – Transit ConnectEV2011VE A Retrospective on the Transit Connect Battery Electric Vehicle DesignSeptember 27th2011Bradley E. Oldham, EI

2.3 Avoiding Sales Agents>Most automotive suppliers are located in the East>Not likely to come out West promoting prototypes>Majority of corr

2.4 Not watching your “Neighbours”>Innovative designs not trying to emulate any one company>Freedom to innovate without public criticism11

3. ClosingThank-you12

Overview2WhoamI?Previously:‐ ElectricalTeam:schematics,harnessesandroutingCurrently:‐ SystemsTeam:componentsizingandsystemsinterconnectio

1. What is the TCBEVTransit Connect Battery Electric Vehicle>Delivery vehicle>Brought to North America in 2010 >Part of Ford’s Global Platfor

1.1 Where is it Designed4Vancouver:ConcepttoPrototypeControls,Electrical,MechanicalMississauga:ProgramManagementClosetoFord(partnership)Bost

1.2 Where is it Built5DetroitManagesProductionandYeartoYearupdatesHolland– BuildFacilityAMGeneralresidentteamStevenageSupportEuropeanDepl

2.1 West Coast Perspective> Multicultural Office> Multiple languages facilitates communication with designers in native language> Familiar wi

2.1 West Coast Perspective> Work occurring around the clock:+ 8 hours to Tokyo- 8 hours to London- 3 hours to Toronto7> Company Structure:> D

2.2 Canadian Perspective> International Suppliers> Yazaki in Japan, US, Mexico> Beuler in Germany> Hellermann Tyton with US, UK and German

Example: Harness Retainers9Concept Prototype Production