Metropolitan I.T. Infrastructures Semester Project: Part 1 – Preliminary Information In this phase of the semester project, we will focus on getting started with a team of students towards the development of a formal report addressing the needs of a particular area. This will be from the perspective of a startup company proposing technological solutions to the area’s problems. Once your team is established, choose a particular area within the Baltimore Metropolitan area and identify several major issues within that area in which a technological solution could help substantially alleviate such issues. Your team will also need to act as a business that will propose these solutions. Once your team, the area, and issues have been identified, your group will need to submit the following information in the form of a report. I would strongly encourage that each point contain substantial detail, explanation and support. This document will serve as a basis for later parts of the project. The sample outline below is just one of many outline possibilities of how to summarize the report but at least should include the following information. It is up to the group how to present the information, but all points must be addressed. During each phase of the semester project we will be correcting, updating and expanding the document moving forward to the final product that will be due at the end of the semester which the group will present to the class. Outline: 1. Cover sheet 2. Executive summary 3. Table of Contents I. The Business A. Description of business, customer value proposition and competitive advantages, if any B. Market Opportunity C. Competition D. Logo (and logo feedback) Cover Sheet, Executive Summary and Table of Contents The first page of the report is a cover sheet that includes the proposed business name of your company, proposed project name, target location, and the names all members. Be sure to list the group leader first (which will need to be decided by your group). The second page of the report is a one-page executive summary that summarizes each of the main elements of your business and goals and why your company can solve these problems. In straightforward prose you should answer the following questions:  What sort of company is it?  Where is your targeted area/ what are the general problems you hope to solve?  What are the product/services/solutions that you will provide to solve the identified problems, and what's special about your approach? The first paragraph of the executive summary should be a compelling description of company's mission-- one that grabs readers' attention and encourages them to read further. I. THE BUSINESS A. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS In this section, provide a detailed description of the business. Include your products/services/ solutions that will solve these problems, as well as a thorough description of what makes your business unique. The description of the business should have two main sections: the first section describes the business, while the second section describes the product /service/solutions you will be offering. The description of the business should clearly identify the business's goals and objectives (its “mission”). When describing the business, generally you should also explain: Include a description of what makes the business unique and how or why its unique aspects will appeal to the city or area that you are targeting. Emphasize any special features that you feel will appeal to customers and explain how and why these features are appealing. B. MARKET OPPORTUNITY (Preliminary) In this section of the report, you should demonstrate to potential investors that you have done your “homework” and know the area you are seeking to help. An analysis of the market opportunity includes a discussion of the area’s characteristics and trends, projected growth (or decline), resident behavior, data, trends, complementary products/services, barriers of entry, and so on. You should talk about how similar products/services/solutions have done in the area (if they exist or have been tried before). C. THE COMPETITION It is important to know your competitors. If no competition exists, explain in detail why this may be the case. Questions like these can help you: 1. Who are your nearest direct competitors? 2. Are there other companies or initiatives / projects that are proposing the same solutions? 3. What are their strengths and weaknesses? 4. How does their product or service differ from yours? D. LOGO Design 1. As part of the initial “marketing” plan, also include a sample logo that will be used to represent your company. 2. Survey at least 10 people about your designed logo and report on their response in this document. If you change your logo design based on their gathered responses, include both the old and new design and explain why the changes were made. Report on the comments from those evaluating your logo. As a reminder, please read the following checklist and make sure that you have taken them into consideration.        You’re a group of creative and innovative engineers proposing a project topic (a solution with use of technology) to a customer which could be the city officials of Baltimore City (or any other Metro areas) or a corporation. Your proposed solution will help citizens, businesses, or government in achieving the ultimate goals in Future Cities. Remember, you’re putting efforts toward winning a project in a competitive market from your potential customer to become a contractor. You could think big to win a big project in mind. If it’s needed to complete that project, you’re not just a company of 3-4 engineers, you’re presenting for a big company of any size with imaginary good reputation in the field. As we discussed in project management lecture PowerPoint, make sure to address the three areas of a good wining proposal, Technical section, Management section, Cost section. Please stay focused in one area/aspect of technology. You’re NOT offering several unrelated technologies to a customer in one single proposal. Narrow down your focus and write more in detail just about one topic/solution/area in your proposed Information Technology solution to your customer. The sample outline in the project requirements document is just part of many outline possibilities of how to summarize the report; but, at least, make sure to address those areas. The expectation number of pages is somewhere between 10-12 pages since it requires indepth description of your proposed project. Citation and references are very important and crucial if you use someone else's work. In general, when you use someone else's work, you need to make sure to cite the work properly. You may use either MLA style or APA style in your references. Otherwise, it will be considered as PLAGIARISM and will result a grade of ZERO for the group. ARC Roads Systems Insertion of Active Charging Lanes for Electric Powered Cars Baltimore Metro Area Highways 1 Arc Roads We are Arc Road Systems, a company founded in 2012 and headquartered in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area in Maryland. Arc Roads manufactures and installs electrically charged roads for high traffic systems such as highways and interstates. Our systems will provide a solution for electric vehicles by allowing a longer range for traveling on roads. With more efficient electric vehicle range, more people will make the switch to electric vehicles for the environmental benefits they provide. With electric vehicle becoming the norm for transportation in the future, pollution will drop from the decrease burning of fossil fuels and decrease of noise pollution caused by combustion engines. Arc Roads are a network of roads which are powered by electric generators that are in large facilities, much like electric plants that power our metropolitan area. These facilities use underground cables to route the power generated to the roads that is distributed to electric vehicles. As electric vehicles travel along Arc Roads, the internal batteries of the electric vehicles will receive electric current through electric induction, transferring the current to the battery and charging it to give more range for electric vehicles. The use of Arc Roads will not be a direct cost to users like with fossil fuels. Costs associated with the design, construction and maintaining the systems will be covered by national taxes paid to the government. With this in place, manufacturers of automobiles will see a unique approach to creating change for future transportation by providing the infrastructure to accommodate the technology as it meets its potential. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRIOR EXPERIENCES .........................................................................................5 Holland (2013) .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Canada (2013) .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 England (2014) ............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Los Angeles (2015) ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 BUSINESS DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................6 General Company Description ................................................................................................................................... 6 Arc Road System’s Workforce ................................................................................................................................... 6 Mission Statement........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Vision Statement .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Industry Description.................................................................................................................................................... 7 Product and Services ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Unique Aspect of Arc Road Systems .......................................................................................................................... 7 Benefits for the Customer ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Form of Business.......................................................................................................................................................... 8 TECHNICAL SECTION ........................................................................................8 1. Problem Statement .................................................................................................................................................. 8 2. Arc Road System’s Technology .............................................................................................................................. 8 3. Electromagnetic Technology................................................................................................................................... 8 4. Wireless Power Transmission ................................................................................................................................. 9 5. Coil Technology ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 6. Combining Resonances and Electromagnetic Technology ................................................................................... 9 7. Safety of the Arc Road Technology ........................................................................................................................ 9 MANAGEMENT SECTION ................................................................................10 1. Description of Work Tasks .............................................................................................................................. 10 3 Deliverables ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Project Organization ................................................................................................................................................. 10 International Experiences ......................................................................................................................................... 10 Project Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 Equipment and Facility ............................................................................................................................................. 11 COST SECTION ....................................................................................................12 COST BREAKDOWN...........................................................................................12 1. Material Costs ................................................................................................................................................... 12 2. Labor Costs ....................................................................................................................................................... 12 3. General Expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 12 MARKET OPPORTUNITY .................................................................................14 1. Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 14 2. Who will Use it .................................................................................................................................................. 14 3. How Will It Help ............................................................................................................................................... 15 COMPETITION ....................................................................................................15 1. Witricity ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 2. Wave................................................................................................................................................................... 16 3. Solar Roadways ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................................. 17 LOGO FEEDBACK ..............................................................................................18 WORKS CITED .....................................................................................................19 4 Prior Experiences Holland (2013) In one of the most environmentally friendly countries on the globe, Arc Road Systems implemented its Arc Road in two 10 mile sections of the International European Roads that connect continental Europe together. After one year, ownership of electric vehicles increased by 25% and the estimated decrease in air pollutants was 15.85%. Electric priority lane in Holland Canada (2013) Canada has tested Arc Roads on sections of the Trans-Canada Highway spanning 15 miles each. After one year of use, electric vehicle on the road increased by 5% and vehicle pollutant emissions decreased by 7%. Electric cars charging in Toronto England (2014) Arc Roads were tested on multiple A-roads in the United Kingdom. After one year of testing the Arc Roads, electric vehicles on the road increased by 9% and pollution caused by vehicle emissions decreased by 10%. Electric Road Simulation Los Angeles (2015) For a city heavily dependent on personal transportation, Arc Roads can make a large difference in reducing emissions. After one year of use, electric vehicles on the road increased by 15% and emissions decreased by 18%. 5 Business Description General Company Description Arc Road Systems is an American engineering company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Nowadays Electric cars are being restricted by limited driving range. To solve this problem Arc Road Systems has developed an innovative wireless charging technology that can be implemented to provide a greater range for electric cars. Arc Road Systems will give Electric vehicles the edge to compete with traditional gasoline powered vehicles. Beneath the pavement of the electric road is a network of concealed cables and wires, from which electric vehicles will harness the power using electromagnetic fields that this network creates, recharging their batteries as they drive. Arc Road System’s Workforce Arc Road Systems is an American engineering company that has prior experiences working around the globe. Arc Road System is comprised of many valuable teams including: Research and development, Project Management, Operations Management, General Engineers, Field Operations, and also a Testing and development team. Arc Road Systems employs over 3000 workers to ensure the success of a project on all levels.  Research and Development (300 physicists and 200 general scientists)  Project Management Team (500 employees all led by a Project Management CEO)  Operations Management (700 employees all led by Operations Management CTO)  General Engineers (500 General Engineers)  Field Operations (300 Field Operation Workers and 200 Quality control Workers)  Testing and Development (300 Software Engineers) Mission Statement The future of wireless charging has emerged with the inception of Arc Road Systems. Integrating safe wireless power transfer technology into the asphalt. Established to promote and create a more consumer friendly experience for potential Electric vehicle buyers. Vision Statement Arc Road System’s responsibility is to continually improve all technological aspects of the world in which we operate creating a better future for the community. Our vision is put into 6 action through innovate inventions that promote and establish environmental stewardship, and a continuing desire for progress Industry Description Arc Road Systems will supply innovative technology to local and federal government to implement within the transportation industry with a focus on Road and Highway construction. As a company that develops these wireless power transfer technology, Arc Road Systems will appeal to federal and state governments for the installation of inductive electric charging capabilities within highways and country roads. Arc Road Systems will also provide Wireless Park and Charge technology for Electric Vehicles in the long run, giving growth capabilities to both public and private sectors. Product and Services Arc Road Systems will provide unique products and services including:  Wireless and Electromagnetic Power transfer Technology for Electric Vehicles  Wireless Park and Charge technology for Electric Vehicles Arc Road Systems will provide services including installation and maintenance of the wireless technology. The company will work hand in hand with the road construction company to ensure safe integration of this technology into the asphalt. Unique Aspect of Arc Road Systems Arc Road Systems are the pioneers in developing wireless transfer technology for outdoor use. Arc Road Systems holds patents for the wireless energy transfer technology using resonant energy transfer methods based on oscillating magnetic fields. Arc Road technology is very unique because it is based on strong coupling between electromagnetic resonant objects to transfer energy wirelessly between them. This differs from other methods like simple induction, microwaves, or air ionization. By utilizing transmitters and receivers that contain magnetic loop antennas critically tuned to the same frequency, Arc Road Systems is able to achieve one of a kind wireless transfer technology. Benefits for the Customer Arc Road Systems are not only the pioneers in developing wireless transfer technology but also the current market leader in the industry. By choosing Arc Road Systems, the customer receives cutting edge technology and unbeatable service at affordable prices. Arc Road Systems has prior experience in over 9 countries with installing and maintaining electromagnetic transfer technology. Compared to other companies, Arc Road System’s design and utility patents allow for the most efficient wireless transfer technology specifically for implementation on roads. 7 Form of Business Arc Road Systems will serve as a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) Technical Section 1. Problem Statement There has been a delay in the development of wireless-power technology due to a simple lack of need, especially when referring to wireless phone chargers. However with the application of these technology to roads, it solves one of the major problems with electric cars, “Can I get where I need to go without worrying about running out of battery?” and the answer with Arc Roads is yes. 2. Arc Road System’s Technology Arc Road System’s technology for recharging lanes is based on strong coupling between electromagnetic resonant objects to transfer energy wirelessly between them. The system consists of transmitters and receivers that contain magnetic loop antennas critically tuned to the same frequency, as opposed to other methods such as simple induction, microwaves, air ionization. 3. Electromagnetic Technology Arc Roads operate within the electromagnetic near field, receiving devices must be very close to the transmitter. In fact they must be no farther than a quarter wave length away, which is equal to a few meters away. Our devices are coupled almost entirely with magnetic fields, while the electric fields are largely confined within capacitors inside the devices. We design them this way because it makes them much safer than resonant energy transfer using electric fields with higher electric fields, such as tesla coils which have such high electricity fields that they can generate lightning, since most materials couple weakly to magnetic fields (Karalis). 8 4. Wireless Power Transmission Unlike the far field wireless power transmission systems based on traveling electromagnetic waves, Arc Roads employs near field resonant inductive coupling through magnetic fields similar to those found in transformers. The only difference is that the primary coil and secondary winding are physically separated, and tuned to resonate to increase their magnetic coupling (Karalis). 5. Coil Technology These tuned magnetic fields generated by the primary coil can be arranged to interact vigorously with matched secondary windings in distant equipment but far more weakly with any surrounding objects or materials such as radio signals or biological tissue. This means that our electromagnetic fields can charge without interfering with radio, satellite, or any other functions of the car, but also will still be able to charge the car through the body of the car itself (Karalis). 6. Combining Resonances and Electromagnetic Technology Arc Roads are based on using “strongly-coupled” resonances to achieve a high powertransmission efficiency, meaning that we make sure our materials work well together in order to achieve the highest level of energy transfer we can without direct contact through a cable or other medium. Using non resonant materials for example would be almost 1 million times less efficient in this particular system, which is horrible when you need your car to get from point A to point B without running out of charge (Karalis). Figure: Source Resonator 7. Safety of the Arc Road Technology Research suggests that the exposure levels to these electromagnetic fields are below the threshold for FCC safety regulations, meaning that these waves are totally safe to be around. Our road’s radiated-power levels are also below the FCC’s radio interference regulations, which ensure that these roads will not interfere with the drivers on them or near them at all (Karalis). 9 Management Section 1. Description of Work Tasks Arc Road Systems will take up the responsibility of acquiring, assembling, installing and maintaining the electromagnetic transfer technology. Arc Road System’s project management team has a proven record on accomplishing tasks with efficiency and in the given time frame. The project management team that consists of more than 500 employees, who will develop a unique plan that is specific to the needs of Baltimore Metro Area roads. Arc Road Systems will do a detailed analysis of the current conditions and possibilities for safe implementation of the technology. All of the activities that Arc Road Systems plans to do is specified in the PERT analysis chart below. ARC ROAD SYSTEMS PERT CHART ANALYSIS PROJECT DETAILS DATE DESCRIPTION 5/10/15 1 12/20/15 Research-Kick Off Detail ed Analysis on- Road and Structures Analyze Implementation of Wireless Technology Accquring Technology from Headquarters Assembling Resources Final Check Before Implementation Implementation Phase 1 1/30/16 Implementation Phase 2 4 2/10/16 Implementation Phase 3 1 3/30/16 Review and Analysis 2 5/20/16 Data testing and final changes 3 5/30/16 Deliv ery of completed project 1 6/7/15 7/21/15 8/1/15 9/20/15 10/30/15 Accquring Technology from Headquarters POSITION 2 Implementation Phase 2 Assembling Resources Implementation Phase 1 Data testing and final changes 1 4 3 Detail ed Analysis on- Road and Structures Final Check Before Implementation Review and Analysis 2 3 Research-Kick Off Analyze Implementation of Wireless Technology Implementation Phase 3 Deliv ery of completed project ` 4/26 6/15 8/4 9/23 11/12 1/1 2/20 4/10 5/30 Deliverables  Written report of Arc Road System’s requirements  Written report for Technical Requirements  Hardware and Software standards report  Maintenance and Operations Plan  Signed Contract from Arc Road Systems Project Organization Arc Road System’s responsibility is to continually improve all technological aspects of the world in which we operate creating a better future for the community. Our vision is put into action through innovate inventions that promote and establish environmental stewardship, and a continuing desire for progress International Experiences Another aspect that is unique to Arc Road Systems is that our company has developed and implemented elecotromagnetic technology throughout the globe. We have worked in over 4 continents and over 9 countries since inception. Our Research and Development team has found 10 success in developing wireless transfer technology for specific weather and physical conditions. Few of the projects the team has planned and controlled included Netherland, United Kingdoms, Qatar, Canada, United States and Dubai. Project Schedule Arc Road System’s comprises of an immense workforce that is capable of handling complex projects like these. Our Project Management and Operations Management team works hand in hand to address several project aspects simultaneously. Arc Road System’s infrastructure is capable of handling multiple projects like these at the same time. Arc Road Systems will provide services starting with acquiring hardware and software technologies, assembling and installation. We also pledge to do quarterly maintenance for the wireless technology at our expenses. The company will work hand in hand with the road construction company to ensure safe integration and project success. Our plans for approaching the Baltimore Metro Area roads has been stated below on the Gantt chart. Arc Road Systems Gantt Chart Wireless Energy Trasfer Project START DATE END DATE DESCRIPTION DUARNATION (days) 7/15 8/14 9/13 10/13 11/12 12/12 1/11 2/10 3/11 4/10 5/10 6/9 Preliminary Investigation 10/25/15 10/30/15 Preliminary Investigation 5 Detailed Analysis 10/23/15 11/20/15 Detail ed Analysis 27 Accquring Equipment 11/1/15 11/17/15 Accquring Equipment 16 Desiging 11/8/15 11/30/15 Desiging 22 Implementation Phase 1 11/30/15 12/20/15 Implementation Phase 1 30 Implementation Phase 2 12/18/15 1/5/16 Implementation Phase 2 17 1/6/16 3/16/16 Implementation Phase 3 70 3/11/16 4/12/16 Assessment Stage 31 4/1/16 5/16/16 Final Deliv ery 45 Implementation Phase 3 Assessment Stage Final Delivery ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY PROJECT RANGE (OCTOBER 25, 2015 - APRIL 1, 2016) Equipment and Facility Arc Road Systems includes a variety of technical and managerial equipment. Our company holds over 20 million dollar worth of high tech equipment for electromagnetic energy transfer. Our company uses the best and cutting edge technology to ensure the safety and efficiency of the projects we implement. Arc Road System’s Headquarter is in California, but will soon establish a facility in Baltimore upon project approval. Our Facility will be capable of handling 2 to 3 wireless transfer projects simultaneously. 11 Cost Section Cost Breakdown Arc Road Systems have divided the costs into three major sections. The prior experiences in installing the wireless transfer technology has enabled Arc Road System to estimate the prices with precision. Arc Road Systems have a special Cost and Budgeting team that has developed a complete breakdown of all the costs that need to be met for the successful completion of this project. The Cost Analysis sheet is attached below for this proposal. 1. Material Costs The largest amount of funds needs to be allocated for acquiring materials. Arc Road Systems will take the responsibility of gathering materials both domestically and internationally. The project development and Operations team will analyze the specific needs of Baltimore Metro Area road, in order to acquire materials with greater precision. The materials and Equipment cost for the wireless energy transfer technology will account for $1,800,000. 2. Labor Costs The labor costs can be broken down in to four main sections for Arc Road Systems. The research and development team will create electromagnetic technology that is specific for the conditions in Baltimore. The project management team will design and schedule all of the activities regarding phase 1 and 2. The operations management and field operations will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality control. The overall labor expenses should equate to $470,000. 3. General Expenses Arc Road Systems is also expecting other expenses, including but not limited to facilities, travel, documentation, and testing. All of these sections are specified in detail on the Cost Analysis. Our company is dedicated to being a transparent company that provides you every detail of the expenses we acquire. Arc Road Systems also pledges to undertake any additional expenses that are acquired but not listed in the budget breakdown. Arc Road Systems is proud to offer the highest quality wireless transfer technology available in the market at an affordable price. 12 ARC ROAD SYSTEMS COSTS Estimated Quantity Category Labor Research and Development Project Management Team Operations Management Field Operations General Expenses Total Expenses Materials Raw materials Electronic Goods Electromagnetic Devices Other devices and implants Estimated Subtotal fsdds 500 300 700 500 $100,000.00 $70,000.00 $200,000.00 $100,000.00 $470,000.00 5,000 5 13 1 Material Expenses Equipment Physical Equipment Software Equipment Transportation Equipment Additional Charges $100,000.00 $50,000.00 $700,000.00 $100,000.00 $950,000.00 500 300 200 Total Equipment Expenses $600,000.00 $100,000.00 $150,000.00 $850,000.00 Facilities 50 Building Expense New building at Baltimore Rent and other Expenses Other Expenses Total Expenses Travel Expenses Air transportation Road Transportation Import and export fees Other services Travel Expenses Documentaion and Other Expenses Preliminary Analysis Detailed Analysis Implementation Expense Implementation Phase 2 Implementation Phase 3 Office supplies General Supplies Labor and General technicians Total $10,000.00 $6,000.00 $10,000.00 $26,000.00 $25,000.00 $40,000.00 $30,000.00 $10,000.00 $105,000.00 $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 $5,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,000.00 $5,000.00 $23,500.00 Additional Costs Escalation Costs $10,000.00 Time & Expense (T&E) Company staff T&E General Total $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $35,000.00 Contingency Fee Profit Giveaway Subtotal Profit and Fees Total Sub Contracting And Consulting Sub Contracting Consulting Expense General Total $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $489,500.00 $92,000.00 $20,000.00 $9,500.00 $121,500.00 Promotional Expenses Brochures (development and production) Mailings Postcards Television Radio Newspapers Billboards Bus sides Total $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $10,000.00 $2,000.00 $3,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,000.00 $29,000.00 Data Testing and Initial Maintence Initial Data Testing Final Data Testing Initial Maintenance Fee General $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Public Relations Costs Total $90,000.00 ESTIMATED PROJECT GRAND TOTAL $3,000,000.00 13 Market opportunity 1. Introduction Over the last few years, electric vehicles such as plug-in type vehicles and hybrids are becoming more and more prevalent on today’s roads. These vehicles are great at reducing the carbon footprint left by the vehicle as well as saving the driver money on fuel. While these vehicles are better for the environment and are generally cheaper to run than a standard gasoline vehicle, the range that an electric vehicle can reach is much lower than that of their gasoline powered counterparts. To remedy this, we at Arc Roads Systems are working diligently to produce roads of the future that are capable of providing energy to electric vehicles on the move. Please refer to the technical section for more information on the road design itself, but our design will be capable of charging the battery of almost any electric vehicle that passes over it on the go. This figure shows the average sales of EVs and HEVs per year. 2. Who will Use it As for who will use this technology, there are many people in the state of Maryland already who have adopted electric or hybrid vehicles as their main source of transportation. In the U.S. alone, there are already over 3 million people who own and drive either an electric or hybrid vehicle. In the state of Maryland alone there are approximately 75,000 green vehicles on the road today. Every year these numbers continue to surge in the U.S. by approximately 150,000 new green vehicles or more on the roads. With the number of green vehicles on the road 14 only increasing, Arc Roads has the opportunity to cater to the needs of thousands of drivers every day by helping them get to where they need to go. 3. How Will It Help The range of electric vehicles is currently vastly inferior to that of most standard gasoline powered vehicles. The average plug in electric vehicle can travel anywhere from 80 to 150 miles on a single charge. With Arc Roads, drivers can be at ease knowing that their car’s battery will charge while they are on the go so they won’t have to worry about finding a charging station. The taxpayers who will pay for this project will certainly have the chance to get their money’s worth by using our Arc Roads. The money that electric vehicle and hybrid car owners will save by driving these roads will even be enough to tempt more people to purchase these types of vehicles. Arc Roads is a project that is sure to promote the use of more green technology and help the city of Baltimore as well as the state of Maryland reach their goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years. Competition We at Arc Road Systems know that we are not the only name in the business of building electric roads. For that reason we have compiled a list of our competitors. 1. Witricity This company, much like our own, is in the business of designing and building roads that will charge electric vehicle batteries while on the go. WiTricity’s design involves the use of panels imbedded in the ground to generate an electric field that is capable of charging the battery of electric vehicles on the move so long as they have the proper capture module installed. Figure: A simple plan of WiTricity’s electric panels Strengths: 15  Can charge vehicles while on the move  Can charge multiple vehicles at once  Can be used with existing roads Weaknesses:   Current iterations of this tech aren’t as effective at charging vehicles on the move as they would like to be Vehicles must have a special capture module attached to its battery to charge 2. Wave A U.S. company based out of Utah that works on creating electric roads as well as public transportation for said roads. Wave’s technology also uses panels that are imbedded into the ground to provide charge to electric vehicles via magnetic fields. Figure: A bus powered by Wave technology Strengths:  Imbedded into the ground so there is no need for a plug for the vehicle being charged  Can charge vehicles on the move  Can charge more than one vehicle at a time Weaknesses:   Current iterations of this tech are tuned for use by vehicles custom designed by Wave Currently only used by Busses and Trams 3. Solar Roadways A recent startup company that is working on constructing new roads from scratch by using special panels designed by their company. These panels have solar cells built in so that they are capable of generating their own power rather than be connected to the power grid. 16 Figure: Solar cells by Solar Roadways Strengths:  Solar powered rather than connected to the power grid  Panels are incredibly durable  Panels are easily interchangeable Weaknesses:    Panels require more skilled technicians to lay them down properly Panel must be scrapped once solar cell is depleted No totally compatible with current roads Conclusion These are just a few of the other companies that Arc Roads competes against in this field. While each of their companies and their products have their merits, we at Arc Road Systems are confident that our product can outperform out competition. 17 Logo Feedback Old Logo: New Logo: Changes Made: Many of the individuals I surveyed suggested making the car stand out more from the background, so I changed the car’s color to blue and switched the color mode of the image to CMYK in order to get a more accurate representation of what the logo will look like when printed. 18 Works Cited "Automotive - WiTricity Corporation." WiTricity Corporation. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2015. "Electric Car Demand Growing, Global Market Hits 740,000 Units." CleanTechnica. N.p., 28 Mar. 2015. Web. 16 Oct. 2015. "Electric Car Survey - Consumer Reports News." Electric Car Survey - Consumer Reports News. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2015. "How Many Plug-In Electric Vehicles Are in MD, VA & DC?" Plug In Sites EV Charging Stations. N.p., 17 Sept. 2014. Web. 16 Oct. 2015. "The Vision." Solar Roadways -. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2015. "Wave-website." Wave-website. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2015. Karalis, A. (2006, November 7). ArXiv.org physics arXiv:physics/0611063. Retrieved October 16, 2015. Hadley, F. (2007, June 7). Goodbye wires! Retrieved October 16, 2015. 19 Baltimore Renewable Energies Logo goes here Baltimore Renewable Energies Baltimore Renewable Energies was founded back in 2011 and is located in the Baltimore Metropolitan area. Our company focuses on implementing renewable energies, including solar and wind power, to provide energy to clients in efforts to help the environment, and cut electricity costs. We have chosen to submit a proposal for the project of implementing these technologies into the Baltimore Metropolitan area on a wide scale because we feel that we are the right company for the job, as we have been installing these systems for clients in the area for about 5 years now. Our goal is to come up with a solution to incorporate renewable energy systems, such as solar panels and wind turbines, into the city’s infrastructure and produce enough energy with these systems to provide power to as much of the city as possible. We will accomplish this by strategically placing these systems in areas where their operation will be most efficient, like placing solar panels on top of the buildings that receive the most sunlight, or wind turbines in areas with high wind speeds. A preliminary tour and study of the city will be conducted to figure out these optimal locations as we will be looking to satisfy certain criteria for each technology system. Optimally, for the solar panels, we want to place them on the buildings that have the longest exposure to sunlight throughout the day. This is the same case for the wind turbines; we will survey the metro area for locations that have a steady and powerful wind flow. Once the systems are all installed, they will feed the generated electricity back to a central power station which will relay that power on to substations around the Baltimore Metro area, which will then finally distribute the power back into the city’s infrastructure. The end goal of the project is to generate as much electricity with these technologies and power as much of the city as possible, while reducing the carbon footprint the city makes as a whole. For the year of 2015, it is estimated Baltimore City used a total of 6,484,248,110 kWh, which translates to about 17,765,063 kWh per day. With our solution, we will be able to provide the city with approximately 56% of its daily energy use through renewable resources. Table of Contents Business Description General Baltimore Renewable Energies is an American electric company that is focused on using renewable energy resources to provide electricity to the Baltimore Metro area, and reduce the area’s carbon emissions. Currently, cities produce over 70% of the global greenhouse-gas emissions (Falk) that contribute to dangerous climate changes, which could leave the Earth uninhabitable in the near future. Our company aims to solve this issue by installing renewable energy technologies in the metro areas, reducing the carbon emissions. The technologies our company uses in this endeavor include solar panels and wind turbines; both of which are installed in locations that are determined by testing to be the most efficient. Workforce Baltimore Renewable Energies employs a local workforce of around 30,000 employees. We have multiple divisions including: Construction team, field technicians, operation control and monitoring, management, and a community outreach division. Mission Statement Metropolitan areas are the leading force in carbon emissions, driving our planet to undergo dangerous changes. Baltimore Renewable Energies was founded to combat these harmful emissions in the Baltimore metro area using green technologies. Vision Statement Baltimore Renewable Energies aims to turn the Baltimore metro area into a selfsustaining, low emissions, green city for the rest of the world to follow, in hopes that one day all cities will adopt green technologies. Products and Services Baltimore Renewable Energies uses commercial grade renewable energy technology. These technologies include:   SunPower E20 435 W Solar Panels (81.36 x 41.18 in.) GE 1.7-100 1,700 kW Wind Turbines Baltimore Renewable Energies also provides lifetime maintenance and service to these technologies with our field technician team. We feel that the installation of these technologies is just the first part of the job, and maintenance and improvement must always happen. Unique Aspect The unique aspect of Baltimore Renewable Energies is that we are a local company that is working to improve the area in which we live by working closely with the local governments and community to implement green technologies. Technical Section Problem Statement The Baltimore City metro area produces a large amount of carbon emissions, and uses a great deal of energy. The harmful greenhouse gas emissions are starting to take a toll on our planet, and Baltimore Renewable Energies looks to solve that problem here at home. Solar Technologies The solar panels we use are some of the highest efficiency rated panels on the market. The SunPower E20 solar panels provide 435 w per panel, and are rated with 20% efficiency. This means 20% of the energy (sunlight) available is actually converted into electricity. These panels are approximately 81 x 41 inches. After our initial testing of the area, we determined we can install 800,000 - 435 W solar panels across 200 different buildings and locations, providing a total of 348,000 kWh equating to 8,352,000 kWh per day. Wind Technologies The wind turbines we use are offered by General Electric(GE), the GE 1.7-100 wind turbine. The turbine stands at approximately 329 feet and has a hub-span of the same, 329 feet. Each wind turbine is capable of generating 1,700 kW of electricity with optimal wind speeds of between 9 and 23 m/s. For the wind turbines, because of the size we thought it best to place these outside the city in locations along the Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay where winds are strong. We determined we can install about 40 of the 1,700 kW turbines in 4 different farms, with 10 turbines in each. The total amount of electricity generated by these farms is about 68,000 kW which equates to 1,632,000 kWh per day. Our Solution For the year of 2015, it is estimated Baltimore City used a total of 6,484,248,110 kWh, which translates to about 17,765,063 kWh per day. With our technologies and solution, we will be able to provide the city with approximately 56% of its daily energy use through renewable resources. Management Section Description of Work Deliverables Schedule Cost Section - Cost Breakdown 1. Material Costs 2. Labor Costs 3. General Expenses - Cost table Market Opportunity Competition Logo Design and Feedback Works Cited http://www.zdnet.com/article/un-cities-contribute-70-percentof-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions/ The total power generation from the projects is expected to be more than 8 million kWh, enough to offset over 7,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year. https://cleantechnica.com/2016/06/27/delhi-metro-announces-new-rooftop-solar-powerprojects/ At the time of this writing, the installed cost of solar panels was between $7-$9 per watt: A 5 kW system would cost around $25,000-$35,000. Many utility companies offer incentives, and some subsidize as much as 50% of system costs https://www.solarpowerauthority.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-solar-on-anaverage-us-house/ Cities contribute 70 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions http://www.zdnet.com/article/un-cities-contribute-70-percent-of-global-greenhouse-gasemissions/ SOLAR PANELS: http://www.solarah.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/SunPower-SPR-435NE-WHTD.pdf WIND TURBINES: http://www.thewindpower.net/turbine_en_593_ge-energy_1700.php https://www.gerenewableenergy.com/wind-energy/turbines/1-7-100-103.html Info on energy: http://energy.maryland.gov/Pages/Info/index.aspx Baltimore energy use: https://outcomestat.baltimorecity.gov/stat/goals/if8n-trt7/aerh-t3p6/cffn-nar2/view
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