Welcome to Fleet Alchemy, automotive consulting in Boston, MA Revolutionizing vehicle prototyping for designers and engineers
Automotive Innovation
Meet our Senior Automotive Solutions Consultant:
“Hi, my name is Walter. I have 20+ years of experience in the automotive industry servicing 2K + vehicles and working on 12+ autonomy prototypes. I can help bring your design and engineering projects to life. Check out the blog and contact us.”
16
ASE
Certifications
7+
Machining
Capabilities
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Services /
Offerings
Work with more than a technician. Our consultants are double master ASE mechanics and advanced level specialists in electric and hybrid vehicles with CDLs and hoisting licenses. Our passion is unleashing ingenuity and providing a hands-on design build experience for designers and engineers. We work rapidly and ensure we’re following the rules of the road. We specialize in automotive upfitting, vehicle prototyping, vehicle procurement and fleet management.
Current ASE Designations
& Certificates:
- Master Automobile Technician
- Advanced Level Specialist
- Master Medium/Heavy Vehicle Technician
- Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
- A1R Engine Repair Recert
- A2R Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Recert
- A3R Manual Drive Train & Axles
- A4R Suspension & Steering
- A5R Brakes
- A6R Electrical/Electronic Systems
- A7R Heating & Air Conditioning
- A8R Engine Performance
- L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicles
- T1R Gasoline Engines
- T2R Diesel Engines
- T3R Drive Train
- T4R Brakes
- T5R Suspension & Steering
- T6R Electrical/Electronic Systems
- T7R Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Services and Offerings
Automotive Upfitting
We install vehicle accessories for systems to existing vehicles, custom-tailored to the needs of operators, a crew or your specific project.
Vehicle Procurement
We offer consulting services to help specify and purchase vehicles accurately for industrial use such as cars, trucks, etc.
Vehicle Prototyping
We leverage AI, Adobe, Discord & MidJourney, Fusion360, 3D printing and traditional shop tools to design and make custom parts. We design, make and / or install components for automotive project development, such as cameras, radars, lidars for autonomy, etc.
Fleet Management
We offer consulting services to develop maintenance plans for fleet vehicles, manage inventory and write work instructions for teams to assemble components. We leverage tools like Asana for project management, Airtable, Excel or Fleet.io for inventory, etc.
Our Subject Matter Expertise
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
#Innovation
Learn about ADAS – a
cutting-edge technology that’s making our vehicles safer and smarter than ever before. Our SMEs have hands-on ADAS prototyping experience.
Autonomous Electric Vehicle (AEV) Production
#Innovation
Let’s talk about about what goes into transitioning from AEV prototyping to production, as well as key considerations of fleet maintenance and management. Our SMEs have provided in-house manufacturing services, contributing to the growth of AEV fleets.
Consulting with a white-glove touch
Our SMEs come with the highest quality references to get the job done.
“Walter’s strong automotive background and technical skillset make him a valuable asset to any team. He’s demonstrated that he is confident in working in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering environments and was truly critical to our team’s success here.”
“(Walter) is able to anticipate the needs of the overall project, and build and integrate components he is working on in a way that best serves the rest of the system… was always eager to learn new tools whether that was 3D printing, LIDAR sensor systems, 3D CAD, wire harness design software or 3D scanning.”
“Outfitting… with a suite of advanced sensors went perfectly. When we reported the project status after just two days, our new project lead admitted they expected us to take two weeks.”
“Walter consistently demonstrated a high level of technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, making significant contributions to the successful implementation of components for prototype vehicles. Particularly in the realm of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)”
“Walter is well-respected for his technical expertise; Walter has demonstrated unique and strong management skills in the execution of his daily work…”
“Walter stood out at the commission for exceptional customer service… by communicating clearly and honestly to colleagues regarding their vehicles.”
Blog
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The Unexpected Legend: The Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing at Lars Anderson Auto Museum German Car Day
Hi everyone, Walter here, Senior Automotive Solutions Consultant at Fleet Alchemy. Today, let’s dig deep into a historical masterpiece, a by-product of motor racing brilliance: The Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. What makes it even more fascinating is that this vehicle was never intended to be a road car. Can you imagine? Its inception was as…
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Powering Ahead: From EV Prototypes to Production – Unplugged Insights into Fleet Management
Hi everyone, Walter here, Senior Automotive Solutions Consultant at Fleet Alchemy, today I’m going to delve into the fascinating realm of autonomous electric vehicles (AEVs). Today, we’re talking about what goes into transitioning from AEV prototyping to production, as well as key considerations of fleet maintenance and management. First things first, we all know that…
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From Horsepower to High-Tech: Revolutionizing SUVs with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Hi everyone, Walter here, Senior Automotive Solutions Consultant at Fleet Alchemy, ready to delve into the fascinating world of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) – a cutting-edge technology that’s making our SUVs safer and smarter than ever before. I love exploring every nook and cranny of vehicles. And while it’s great to get behind the…
Let’s get in touch!
Process for consulting engagements:
- Send an email to info@fleetalchemy.com with a brief description of the problem you are looking to solve.
- You will receive an invite for a discovery call from our project management team for 1/2 hour to discuss the problem, the scope of work and if this engagement is a fit for both parties.
- If a fit is determined, a time and materials contract is established with scope, pricing, schedule and any other delivery details.
- Once the contract is signed, work begins as specified.
The hourly rate for labor begins at $95 per hour and varies based on contract complexity and project scope.