Powertech Clean Transportation Research Project

Submitted by James Hallam on Sun, 2011-04-03 21:51

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Powertech is a subsidiary of BC Hydro, focused on testing services and technology innovation. During the summer of 2010, Sarah Bailey and I were able to work with them on a project focused on clean transportation technologies, such as electric vehicles and hydrogen fueling stations. The goals of the project were to:

  • Research EV market using design research methods
  • Identify user based problem spaces and design opportunities
  • Apply findings by exploring one opportunity in more depth – charger concept
  • Engage Powertech in dialogue about design process
  • Prepare research ECU’s Sustainable Design course

We pursued these goals using a range of methods, including ethnographic and ergonimc research, and prepared a report for the board of Powertech, with recommendations concerning our findings.

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