Society for Sustainable Mobility http://www.osgv.org SSM - the Home of the Open Source Green Vehicle (OSGV) Project Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:13:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 en Mission Success: SSM-OSGV at Santa Monica Alt Car Expo 2007 http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/25/mission-success-ssm-osgv-at-santa-monica-alt-car-expo-2007/ http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/25/mission-success-ssm-osgv-at-santa-monica-alt-car-expo-2007/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:11:35 +0000 David Lee
Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/osgvcom/public_html/wp-content/plugins/autometa/autometa.php on line 364
http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/25/mission-success-ssm-osgv-at-santa-monica-alt-car-expo-2007/ dsc02830-2.jpgOctober 25, 2007 (Los Angeles, CA): Last weekend, thousands of people, including many alternative transportation businesses, gathered at the Barker Hangar of the Santa Monica Airport for the second annual Alternative Fuel Transportation Expo (Alt Car Expo) http://www.altcarexpo.com/ . SSM also showcased our latest concept drawings of the Kernel™ Crossover vehicle, as well as some advanced composite materials to be used in production model.

(more…)

]]> http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/25/mission-success-ssm-osgv-at-santa-monica-alt-car-expo-2007/feed/ Fires in Southern California http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/24/fires-in-southern-california/ http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/24/fires-in-southern-california/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:06:10 +0000 David Lee
Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/osgvcom/public_html/wp-content/plugins/autometa/autometa.php on line 364
http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/24/fires-in-southern-california/ 800px-wildfire_california_santa_clarita.jpgOctober 24th (Los Angeles, CA): Many of our members and affiliates in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas have been threaten and/or displaced by the wildfires that are happening all over Southern California. (Photo Courtesy: Jeff Turner)

(more…)

]]> http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/24/fires-in-southern-california/feed/ Upcoming Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for SSM’s Kernel™ Hybrid/Electric Crossover http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/17/upcoming-preliminary-design-review-pdr-for-ssms-kernel-hybridelectric-crossover/ http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/17/upcoming-preliminary-design-review-pdr-for-ssms-kernel-hybridelectric-crossover/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:33:29 +0000 David Lee
Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/osgvcom/public_html/wp-content/plugins/autometa/autometa.php on line 364
http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/17/upcoming-preliminary-design-review-pdr-for-ssms-kernel-hybridelectric-crossover/ Society for Sustainable MobilityOctober 17, 2007 (Los Angeles, CA): Good News! We are almost ready for the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). The PDR is an important milestone in our engineering plan and it marks the 25% completion of our CDV1 Project. Although the review comes almost 4 months late from the original schedule, it is crucial for our team to take the time to understand the requirements and identify any possible issues before any hardware is built or purchased.
(more…)

]]> http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/17/upcoming-preliminary-design-review-pdr-for-ssms-kernel-hybridelectric-crossover/feed/ Santa Monica Alt Car Expo Preparation Underway http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/09/santa-monica-alt-car-expo-preparation-underway/ http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/09/santa-monica-alt-car-expo-preparation-underway/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:35:12 +0000 David Lee
Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/osgvcom/public_html/wp-content/plugins/autometa/autometa.php on line 364
http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/09/santa-monica-alt-car-expo-preparation-underway/ October 06, 2007 Culver City, CA: As the date of the second annual Santa Monica Alt Car Expo (http://www.altcarexpo.com/) draws near, SSM members in the Los Angeles area are also gearing up and preparing for one of the most important events for alternative fuel businesses in the Southern California area. SSM, a nonprofit alternative fuel vehicle designer and manufacturer, will present its latest designs at the event.
(more…)

]]> http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/09/santa-monica-alt-car-expo-preparation-underway/feed/ Creation of a Sustainable Mobility Knowledge Base http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/07/creation-of-a-sustainable-mobility-knowledge-base/ http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/07/creation-of-a-sustainable-mobility-knowledge-base/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2007 06:24:25 +0000 David Lee
Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/osgvcom/public_html/wp-content/plugins/autometa/autometa.php on line 364
http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/07/creation-of-a-sustainable-mobility-knowledge-base/ med_010c.jpgRiley Spencer will lead a very important undertaking to create the technical library, tentatively named the “Sustainable Mobility Knowledge Base”. The name suggests, the library will covers everything that is related to our mission: sustainable mobility, and how SSM can integrate these technologies into our product line. The technical library will speed the development and discovery of newer, cleaner technologies.

Again, this is A LOT of work. So, anyone who would like to help Riley out, please contact him directly. Don’t hestitate. Work can be done from home - all you need is a Microsoft Word compatible software.

(more…)

]]> http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/07/creation-of-a-sustainable-mobility-knowledge-base/feed/ New OSGV Homepage on Squidoo http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/04/new-osgv-homepage-on-squidoo/ http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/04/new-osgv-homepage-on-squidoo/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:21:43 +0000 David Lee
Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/osgvcom/public_html/wp-content/plugins/autometa/autometa.php on line 364
http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/04/new-osgv-homepage-on-squidoo/ logo_h_sm.gifVisit us on our new Squidoo “Lens”. http://www.squidoo.com/ssm-osgv/

Recognizing the importance of online social networks, we’ve implemented a homepage on Squidoo, which could potentially bring in significant amount of visitors. If you are interested in volunteering and maintaining this site, please let us know immediately. Thanks.

]]> http://www.osgv.org/2007/10/04/new-osgv-homepage-on-squidoo/feed/ Member Update: August 07 Newsletter http://www.osgv.org/2007/08/03/member-update-august-07-newsletter/ http://www.osgv.org/2007/08/03/member-update-august-07-newsletter/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:03:04 +0000 David Lee know http www osgv org 2007 07 29 request for proposal sponsorship for dual purpose testdemo vehicle demonstration vehicle status the student teams www osgv org nfphpbb viewtopic php t 355 http www osgv org 2007 05 23 open design infrastructure white paper http person conferencing online forums and product data managemnet www osgv org wiki the automotive xprize ssm officially enters the automotive x prize axp completed preliminary layout and principle solution a clay model www osgv org 2007 08 01 open source team to compete for automotive x prize some highlights www osgv org nfphpbb viewforum php f 13 open design and pdm wiki months busy quarter ever outreach the interests http://www.osgv.org/2007/08/03/member-update-august-07-newsletter/ Society for Sustainable MobilityAugust 3rd, 2007 (Los Angeles, CA): A lot has happened in the past few months. It must have been our most busy quarter ever. I am glad to tell you that the interests in OSGV is really taking off! Our web server has registered 1200 to 1800 page hits per day. And, the number of volunteers has grown to 140+. Most importantly, our first vehicle is beginning to take shape (at least on paper), then after the design review is completed, the next step will be to work with suppliers to build a rolling prototype. Keep up the good work!!

(more…)

]]> http://www.osgv.org/2007/08/03/member-update-august-07-newsletter/feed/ Open Source Team to Compete for Automotive X-Prize http://www.osgv.org/2007/08/01/open-source-team-to-compete-for-automotive-x-prize/ http://www.osgv.org/2007/08/01/open-source-team-to-compete-for-automotive-x-prize/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:39:16 +0000 Valerie Wilson unmatched flexibility enables future alternative fuel developments and deployments the word “kernel” means “core” reach the 100mpge target plug and play power plant most importantly open source patent pending kernel™ hybrid electric vehicle production 2011 about the automotive x prize the automotive x prize support the grid connected plug in hybrid electric vehicle phev similar state of the art aircraft controls power outputs case 100mpg kernel™ hybrid electric vehicle kernel™ axp other key players include rotterdam university department http://www.osgv.org/2007/08/01/open-source-team-to-compete-for-automotive-x-prize/ Kernel-AXP Team is the official XPrize ContenderPRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Download Press Kit here.

August 1st, 2007 (Los Angeles, CA): The Society for Sustainable Mobility (SSM) officially announces its intention to compete in the Automotive X-Prize (AXP) contest. SSM will have to raise $5 Million USD in public support to develop the 100 MPGe vehicle. AXP has an aggressive schedule that requires teams to deliver working prototypes by 2009.

(more…)

]]> http://www.osgv.org/2007/08/01/open-source-team-to-compete-for-automotive-x-prize/feed/ Request for Proposal: Sponsorship for Dual Purpose Test/Demo Vehicle http://www.osgv.org/2007/07/29/request-for-proposal-sponsorship-for-dual-purpose-testdemo-vehicle/ http://www.osgv.org/2007/07/29/request-for-proposal-sponsorship-for-dual-purpose-testdemo-vehicle/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2007 06:06:49 +0000 Valerie Wilson awd rwd land rover lr2 lr3 lexus rx lincoln mkx awd lotus apx   mazda cx 7 awd nissan murano rwd porsche cayenne awd rwd subaru tribeca toyota highlander awd volkswagen touareg awd rwd volvo xc awd   other models re sellable and transferable exclusive sponsorship the primary sponsor negotiable   end life purchase the vehicle’s expected operation life door non glass exterior surface 100 entire the rear windshield glass surface an advertisement space dual purpose demonstration vehicle   executive summary   ssm osgv project door non glass exterior surface 100 re sellable and transferable general sponsorship individual spaces http://www.osgv.org/2007/07/29/request-for-proposal-sponsorship-for-dual-purpose-testdemo-vehicle/ PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Test/Demo Vehicle for KernelJuly 29th, 2007 (Santa Monica, CA): SSM is pleased to announced our sponsorship program for our test/demo vehicle. This vehicle will be retrofitted and utilized by Los Angeles Integration Team to test our state-of-the-art, patent pending Kernel™ electric drivetrain. This same electric drivetrain architecture will compete in the upcoming Automotive X-Prize contest - The multi-million prize for the first 100MPG vehicles.

(more…)

]]> http://www.osgv.org/2007/07/29/request-for-proposal-sponsorship-for-dual-purpose-testdemo-vehicle/feed/ Senate Passes Energy Bill http://www.osgv.org/2007/07/23/senate-passes-energy-bill/ http://www.osgv.org/2007/07/23/senate-passes-energy-bill/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:51:59 +0000 Riley Spencer    “the senate passed legislation establishes an escalating requirement provisions increase the nation’s corporate average fuel economy cafe government buildings “new appliance and lighting efficiency standards and a requirement raises the average fuel economy average clean biofuels the legislation passed 2016 ” energy and natural resources committee senate passed an energy provide federal grants and loan guarantees http://www.osgv.org/2007/07/23/senate-passes-energy-bill/ Today  the The US Senate has passed an energy bill that would raise fuel efficiency standards to an average of 35 miles-per-gallon. The bill will improve energy efficiency by promoting the use  of  clean biofuels. The legislation passed by the energy committee also included carbon sequestration, along with provisions to increase the nation’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE).
(more…)

]]> http://www.osgv.org/2007/07/23/senate-passes-energy-bill/feed/