Driving the Future: BlueForce Energy Solutions’ Electrification Journey

As environmental regulations tighten and fuel prices rise, businesses and individuals are grappling with the challenge of maintaining their vehicle fleets while reducing carbon emissions and long-term operating costs. Many are seeking sustainable solutions that offer both performance and reliability without sacrificing the vehicles they’ve come to depend on.

BlueForce Energy Solutions addresses this problem head-on by converting traditional gas-powered vehicles into high-performance electric powerhouses. Whether reviving classic cars or upgrading commercial fleets, our mission is to help clients meet their environmental goals without compromising functionality or efficiency.

Building a Strong Foundation: How to convert a car to electric?

The EV conversion journey begins by gathering baseline knowledge, an essential step in ensuring the project is tailored to meet performance and sustainability goals. The team at BlueForce works closely with clients to understand the full scope of the project, discussing key objectives like range and cost and determining which parts of the original vehicle should be retained or replaced. 

This stage also includes a detailed analysis to assess the vehicle's chassis and weight distribution. By conducting a preliminary safety review, the team ensures the vehicle's structural integrity and identifies any potential issues before the conversion begins. This data forms the foundation for the project, providing the insights needed to design a fully optimized electric vehicle.

Designing the Right Configuration

With the vehicle’s baseline established, BlueForce’s team of engineers move on to designing a custom configuration. The design process focuses on two key areas: optimizing the placement of electric components to enhance performance and handling and tailoring the battery configuration to meet the specific power requirements of the vehicle, ultimately creating an electric conversion for cars that meet the client’s needs.

Using a proprietary battery system, BlueForce engineers ensure that the vehicle will have the necessary range and power output to handle its intended use. A comprehensive Standard Conversion Procedure (SCP) is developed, which outlines every step of the conversion process, from dismantling the internal combustion engine to installing and integrating the new electric systems. This meticulous planning ensures a smooth transition from fossil fuel to electric power, with careful attention to performance, safety, and reliability.

For example, BlueForce is converting Ford F-150 pickup trucks to electric for the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). In these cases, this step ensures that the trucks not only meet but exceed their previous capabilities, offering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient operation.

Executing the Conversion

The conversion process begins once the client finalizes and approves the design. BlueForce follows the SCP, ensuring each step is carried out precisely, from removing the old engine, transmission, and auxiliary systems to installing the electric motor, batteries, and control systems. 

For example, BlueForce replaces the combustion engine with a high-efficiency permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM), which offers high torque at low RPMs, eliminating the need for traditional gear reductions. The PMSM is paired with a 3-in-1 controller that manages motor output, battery power, and charging functions. The motor is directly connected to the transfer case or center differential, streamlining the drivetrain for a more efficient, gearless system.

BlueForce maintains open communication with clients as the conversion progresses, discussing any necessary adjustments. Before final delivery, the client is invited for a test drive, and BlueForce provides training on the vehicle’s new electric systems to ensure familiarity with the modified handling. The process is completed with final safety checks and legal registrations, ensuring the vehicle is road-ready.

Delivering High-Performance Electric Solutions

The result of BlueForce’s meticulous process is more than just an electric vehicle—it’s a high-performance solution designed to last. Replacing traditional engines and transmissions with electric systems eliminates the need for complex gear shifting, reducing mechanical wear and tear and lowering long-term maintenance costs.

BlueForce also integrates advanced systems like electric AC compressors, electric power steering, and custom displays that provide real-time data on energy consumption, motor performance, and battery status. This level of customization allows the vehicle to retain its original functionality while benefiting from the efficiency and environmental advantages of electric power.

The recent conversion of the F-150 into electric vehicles demonstrates how BlueForce’s process can breathe new life into older vehicles, providing sustainability, enhanced reliability and performance.

Why Choose BlueForce?

Choosing BlueForce Energy Solutions means partnering with a team committed to delivering the best in electric vehicle conversions. By controlling both the design and implementation phases, BlueForce ensures that every vehicle is optimized for long-term efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The result is a customized EV solution that aligns with specific operational needs and contributes to a cleaner, greener future.

With every conversion, BlueForce delivers:

- Cost Savings: Reduced operating costs through electric power and minimal maintenance needs.

- Sustainability: Zero-emission vehicles that help meet environmental goals.

- Custom Solutions: Tailored designs that meet the specific demands of each vehicle.

- Efficiency: An in-house team that streamlines the conversion process, ensuring fast turnaround times.

From the initial concept to final delivery, BlueForce Energy Solutions is committed to driving change in the transportation industry, one electrified vehicle at a time.