Fuel Cell Forum Set For Oct. 5 In Flint - Fuel Cell Car And Bus Rides Available

Fuel Cell Forum Set For Oct. 5 In Flint – Fuel Cell Car And Bus Rides Available

FLINT – The NSF Great Lakes Energy Education Forum will bring top industry and academic experts together to share their knowledge on alternative energy with a focus on the progress of fuel cell development. The event on Oct. 5 is hosted by Kettering University at Mott Community College.

This 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. forum is designed to engage multiple audiences, including industry leaders, education professionals and students from both high school and post-secondary institutions. The forum will include displays and activities such as a static display of various fuel cell vehicles and a GM Volt hybrid vehicle, fuel cell car and hydrogen bus rides, tour of Swedish Bio Gas Production facility using waste water for gas production and hands-on activities for students.

Students (both high school and college) are free. Fee for professionals is $50.

Speakers include:

* James Warner, Director of Policy Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association. James is an expert on energy, environment, and climate change policy.

* Gregory Kleen, Education Manager Department Of Energy-NREL. Greg is the Acting Education Team Lead for the Fuel Cell Technology Program.

* Jennifer Hamilton, Safety & Education Specialist California Fuel Cell Partnership. Jennifer works in hydrogen safety, codes and standards development, education of emergency responders, facility systems safety, and Project Manager for the CaFCP hydrogen fueling station.

* Jacquelyn Birdsall, Engineer, Advanced Powertrain Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Jacquelyn has experience and interest in automotive industry – specifically in alternative fuel vehicles.