We have decades of experience in electric and hybrid electric vehicle integration, ranging from bicycles, wheelchairs and motor scooters to automobiles, buses and trucks - both for commercial customers and the military.

Feasibility Evaluation

Many of our projects begin as feasibility evaluations for customers to determine if a new electric or hybrid electric propulsion concept is appropriate for their application.

• The first step of the process entails  defining requirements in terms of performance, operating environment, reliability, timeframe, cost, and any other factors that are unique to the specific application. 

• Next, proprietary vehicle simulation software is used to define the optimum system configuration and components, including size, weight, efficiency, method of operation and cost.  

• Finally, we estimate development effort, vehicle performance and recommend design options. Once an application project is launched, UQM’s integration effort can range from only supplying components and subsystems, to taking on total integration responsibility and providing a turnkey solution. 

Vehicle Integration

Our facilities are equipped with a vehicle development garage which includes fabrication, machining, vehicle assembly equipment and a high bay area that accommodates several large vehicles for vehicle teardown and assembly.  

All customer programs are kept secure to maintain confidentiality.

We maintain a variety of electronic equipment to support integration projects including on-vehicle component, subsystem and complete vehicle testing. Test tracks and large vehicle dynamometers are also accessible in the immediate area of our facility.