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Nonprofit Automotive Engineering Group SSM-OSGV to Revolutionize the Auto Industry
The Society for Sustainable Mobility (SSM) is a "borderless" non-profit Automotive Engineering group whose focus is to apply Open Design philosophy to revolutionize the development and deployment of eco-friendly transportation.
Established in 2005, SSM expanded its charter from the original "Open Source Green Vehicle" (OSGV) Project to include other forms of sustainability research activities.
SSM has over 130 volunteers worldwide and a core group of elite aerospace and automotive engineers based in Los Angeles, California. SSM will show case its 100MPG+ Kernel™ hybrid-electric vehicle at the upcoming Automotive X-Prize competition in 2009; and proceed into production by 2011.
Please visit http://www.osgv.org/ for more information on our project.
The Society for Sustainable Mobility (SSM website: http://www.osgv.org/) is a program of the International Humanities Center (http://www.IHCenter.org), a 501(c)[3] nonprofit charitable organization based in Los Angeles, California. SSM's three-part mission is to create an alternative to conventional automobiles. Combining the BEST of European Automotive Engineering and American Aerospace Engineering, SSM pioneers Open Design technology as an automotive OEM.
SSM to Compete for Automotive X-Prize
SSM to raise $5 Million in public support to develop the prototype vehicle.
SSM's AXP entry will be a specialized version of our open-source, patent-pending Kernel(TM) hybrid electric vehicle. Already one year into development, the concept has been recognized at the Santa Monica Alt Car Expo in 2006 as one of the most innovative and feasible projects.Kernel(TM)-AXP will feature a unique drive-by-wire system similar to ones used in state-of-the-art aircraft controls. Power outputs from the drivetrain are adjusted using high-speed, real-time computers.
SSM is teaming up with key suppliers and other AXP teams to co-develop the technologies needed to reach the 100MPGe target.
SSM, the nonprofit engineering group, will need to raise at least USD $5 Million to produce two working prototypes to enter the contest. It would cost an automotive company a similar amount to develop prototype vehicles.
SSM is seeking individual donations to overcome the extra challenge of competing as a non-profit organization.
"It is tough," says Valerie Wilson, SSM's Spokesperson, "since we cannot sell shares or borrow money like a commercial entity. All we are asking is for everybody to make a small contribution from $50 to $100 then we will reach our target very soon." $100 is a fraction of what an average person would pay for gas in a year.
RFP for Test Vehicle Sponsorship
Society for Sustainable Mobility (SSM) has a plan for a demonstration vehicle that will serve two purposes: 1. As a preliminary test platform for our latest Kernel%u2122 drivetrain components and control algorithms until the new advanced material frame is available; It will also be used for packaging study. 2. As a show vehicle for use at various car show events near Los Angeles, California.
http://www.osgv.org/2007/07/29/request-for-proposal-sponsorship-for-dual-purpose-testdemo-vehicle/
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