[SPN-Discussion] Please register now for Greentech Investor Forum Friday, Feb. 12: Synthetic Aerodynamics--Making Trucks, Ships, Wind Turbines More Efficient

Gelvin Stevenson gelvin.stevenson at gmail.com
Mon Feb 8 05:37:22 PST 2016


*Actasys, Inc.—Using Synthetic Air Jets to Improve Aerodynamics for Trucks,
Cars, Wind Turbines and More*



*Actasys, Inc.* Actasys is developing active aerodynamic systems by
leveraging a technology developed for aerospace applications. It is a
platform technology that can significantly improve energy efficiency and
reduce costs in a wide variety of markets, including transportation,
automotive, wind turbines, and buildings. Actasys is currently focusing on
the transportation market with a product that increases the fuel efficiency
of Class 8 trucks by up to 18%. The technology is based on synthetic jets,
actuators that with a minimal amount of power can create very powerful jets
of air, redirecting the main airflow in the desired directions.



Date: Friday, February 12, 2016

Time: 8:00am – 10:00am

Organizer: Gelvin Stevenson, PhD

Sponsor and Host: Crowell & Moring. LLC

Location: 590 Madison Ave. at 57th Street, southwest corner, 22nd floor



As a platform technology, synthetic jets can be applied to a wide range of
markets and applications.  When applied to wind turbine blades, they
significantly reduces stress from vibration of the blades while enhancing
efficiency and broadening the range of exploitable wind velocities.  For
wind turbines in urban scenarios, synthetic jets can significantly reduce
the tower heights (since they can reduce significantly the turbulence
generated by the buildings and readjust the flow to an optimal condition),
decreasing construction costs and widening the type of buildings suitable
for roof wind turbines. Actasys also intends to characterize use of the
technology within a wind farm, as it is likely it can reduce turbulence in
the wake of turbines, raising the overall energy production of the farm. In
the HVAC sector the technology drastically improves mixing and circulation
of air in rooms and can dynamically adapt the airflow from vents to meet
room occupancy requirements. There are numerous other potential
applications in architectural, structural, heating and cooling, marine, and
transportation markets.





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The initial commercial application of the technology is in heavy-duty
transportation, which presents an extremely large market opportunity. With
its technology Actasys can achieve up to 18% fuel savings for heavy trucks,
revolutionizing aerodynamic improvements for trucks without the need to
change shapes or make significant capital investments, just as new
regulatory requirements are being implemented for fuel efficiency in this
sector.  Not only are the fuel savings superior to any competing
technology, but the enhanced performance can be maintained in varying
environmental settings due to the ability of the system to adapt to any
kind of driving and weather conditions.



In 2015, as part of a shared research agreement with NYSERDA, Actasys
initiated road testing with trucks provided by the Price Chopper grocery
chain. Those results led to testing agreements with one of the top five
fleets in US and with the one of the largest tire manufacturers in the
world.


GIF thanks Investors Circle for its generous support, Geoff Miles and Chino
Maduagwu for developing and operating GIF’s video, social media and design
capabilities, Tonia Popke for her financial expertise, and Jesse Goldstein,
PhD, for his continued assistance.



Actasys is also currently in negotiation with multiple multinational OEM
suppliers for joint development and commercialization of the technology for
heavy-duty truck and other automotive applications.



Actasys intends to work with a partner to address the automotive markets
and then to leverage the technology platform to develop and commercialize
other applications, either with strategic partners or by selecting focused
market opportunities it can commercialize on its own.


Disclaimer: The Greentech Investors Forum (GIF) is not soliciting funds for
the presenting companies, nor is it encouraging parties to invest in them.
We try to find good companies—not necessarily good investments. They have
been advised on what is acceptable in terms of predicted results, but GIF
takes no responsibility for what they actually do, say, or how they perform
in the future. Also, for full disclosure, Jeff Smith is Counsel for EcoHub
and Gelvin Stevenson is working with them.



            To continue driving innovation off of this platform, Actasys
has a unit looking into modifying its modules to create a cheaper and more
efficient means of regulating temperature in trucks that transport
refrigerated goods and materials.



The modules will increase the air circulation and mixing, significantly
reducing the energy required to maintain the trailers at a set temperature.
Moreover, Actasys product will generate an air curtain at the door level
that will be activated any time that the door is opened for product loading
and unloading.



*Agenda:*          8:00 to 8:30    -   Networking

                        8:30 to 8:40    -   Introductions

8:40 to 9:10    -   Daniele Gallardo, Ph.D., Cofounder and VP of
                                                           Business
Development, along with Dr. David Menicovich,
                     Cofounder and CEO

9:10 to 9:30    -   Michael Roeth, Executive Director, NACFE and Operations
 Leader, Carbon War Room, via phone

9:30 to 10:00  -   Discussion



*Security:*        If there is a problem at the Security Desk, please
contact Ellen Reilly at (212) 223-4000 <%28212%29%20895-4265> (first
choice) or Gelvin Stevenson at 917-599-6089.

*Fees:*               $50, payable ahead of time or at the door. Cash or
checks and credit cards accepted.

$25 for call-in. Registered call-ins will be emailed the call-in numbers
and, if available, the slides to be presented.

                        $20 for students and faculty.

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gelvin.stevenson at gmail.com or 917-599-6089. And contact Gelvin If you have
questions or need more information.
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