The University of Texas at Austin Center for Electromechanics and Gas Technology Institute (GTI) are evaluating the first fuel cell plug-in hybrid bus in Texas powered by hydrogen. The bus is a key piece of a major University of Texas at Austin program oh hybrid vehicles and alternative fuels. Next major step in the program is to install the first permanent hydrogen fueling stations in the state. GTI's state-of-the-art hydrogen fueling station will be located at the University's J.J. Pickle Research Campus in Austin.

UT is Developing emerging technologies to improve transportation. Evaluation and modeling of the plug-in hybrid fuel cell bus and hydrogen vehicle fueling station will guide UT's developments for commercialization of new technology improvements.

The demonstrations, coupled with the computer modeling results, are key to the acceptance of the technologies. The information generated is expected to reduce the risk to transit authorities in investing in emerging technologies that both provide better fuel economy and are gentler to the environment. In addition, it should help bus manufacturers with their technology choices.

Speakers and Guests:

Dr. Robert Hebner, Director - The University of Texas at Austin Center for Electromechanics


The Honorable Michael McCaul - US Representative for the 10th District



The Honorable Mark Strama - Texas House of Representatives, District 50



Mr. Buddy Garcia, Chairman - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality



The Honorable Brewster McCracken - Austin City Council - Committee Member for Emerging Technology and Telecommunications



Mr. Dan LeFevers - Executive Director of Washington Operations - Gas Technology Institute



The Honorable Donna Howard - Texas House of Representatives, District 48

Research at The University of Texas at Austin impacts areas important to the security and economy of our nation. It does this by conducting research, educating students, public outreach programs, and transferring research results to industsry for commercialization.

Gas Technology Institute is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) energy research and development organization that focuses on applied research and engineering of environmentally responsive solutions for the nation's energy needs. GTI has over 400 energy products in the marketplace today and provides research support for its government, utility, and energy industry partners.

Partnership's mission is to create an advanced transportation and fueling infrastructure which strengthens the research community's capabilities with regard to emerging and advanced hydrogen propulsion and plug-in hybrid technologies.

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