Specific Technologies
- Internal combustion engines
- Conventional and alternative fuels
- Emission controls and aftertreatment
- Conventional and emerging powertrains
- Advanced industrial processes
Management Specialties
- Commercialization of advanced technologies
- Personnel and project management
- Deal structuring and fundraising
- Technical and business diligence
- Intellectual property management
Technical Expertise & Specialties
- Chemical, mechanical, and process engineering
- Experiment design
- Laboratory test equipment design
- Controls/automation and data acquisition
- Hardware design and construction
- Test program design
- Application of software, distributed devices, GPS, and other communication/control technologies to automotive applications
- Engine and chassis dynamometer testing
- Regulatory compliance (e.g., CEQA mitigation and CARB fleet rules)
- Expert witness and litigation support
Sales and Marketing
- Market analysis and marketing strategy
- Customer identification
- Technical sales
- Participation in industry forums and panels
Regulatory Expertise
- Interface between technology providers and government agencies
- Engine and aftertreatment certifications
- Regulatory policy and rulemaking
- Incentive program development
- Grant/proposal writing and management
Financial and Business Management
- Financial analysis
- ROI and cost-benefit analysis
- Capex/Opex analysis
- Modeling and sensitivity analysis
- Start-up formation, staffing, and organization
- Project and personnel management tailored to small and medium-sized businesses