Changing Our Fueling Infrastructure
Week 5 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner 105 | Ages 14 and up
Conventional petroleum-based transportation fuels have undesirable impacts on health, the environment, and geopolitics. Advances in fuels, power/storage systems, and data analytics could lead to more sustainable alternatives. The course will summarize where we are, analyze past failures, and consider future options with an emphasis on electric propulsion systems. Bill Chamberlin will draw on his 30+ year participation in alternative fuels and engines to assess obstacles to consider in pursuing an environmentally sustainable transportation infrastructure.
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William B. Chamberlin
MS, BA Chemistry, Miami U. (Ohio). Thirty four years R&D at Lubrizol developing lubricants for advanced power plants and alternative fuels; retired (to consultant) 2004. Fellow Society of Automotive Engineers, 2003 Outstanding Chemist of Year Award (Northeastern Ohio Am. Chem. Soc. Section); 19 publications, 2 book entries, 15 U.S. Patents.
