Andrew A. Frank

Dr. Andrew A. Frank is Professor Emeritus in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at University of California, Davis. He is widely recognized as the Father of the Modern Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) based on the many patents and research publications that his work on electric vehicles has produced since 1971. In addition to his ongoing work at UC Davis, Andy Frank is also working as Chief Technology Officer at Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. where they are producing continuously variable transmissions for all types of electric vehicles, including cars, trucks and buses.