Alternative Fuels and Transportation

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Saturday, September 13th

Making Your Own Biodiesel

Dan Dykema, Azure Biodiesel
9:30 am, CEEE 111

At this workshop, you will make 40 gallons of biodiesel using the Fuel Meister Processor.

Fuel Cell Demonstration

Andy Marshall
10:10 am, CEEE 111

Come learn the basics and observe the operation of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell.

Small-scale Biodiesel Production

Steve Fugate, Green World Biofuels
11:10 am, Outside Tent

Steve will discuss small-scale biodiesel production with used fryer oil.

Sunday, September 14th

Electric Cars: Solving Oil & CO2 Problems

Wally Rippel
10:30 am, CEEE 016

Wally Rippel will discuss the technology of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars powered by renewable electricity as an answer to oil independence and reducing CO2 emissions.

Sustainable Transportation Choices

Eric Foresman, Mechanical Engineer
10:30 am, CEEE 115

Weary of oil wars? Ready for change but frustrated by dubious claims? Learn about sustainability and making better transportation choices.

Small-scale Biodiesel Production

Steve Fugate, Green World Biofuels
10:30 am, Outside Tent

Steve will discuss small-scale biodiesel production with used fryer oil.

Making Your Own Biodiesel

Dan Dykema, Azure Biodiesel
11:30 am, CEEE 111

At this workshop, you will make 40 gallons of biodiesel using the Fuel Meister Processor.

Start a Community Grease-cycle Program

Steve Fugate, Green World Biofuels.
11:30 am, Outside Tent

With a grant from Imagine Grinnell, the Fugates are working to educate communities about reusing resources. The Grinnell Area Petroleum Replacement Initiative is a non-profit example of how this can be done for a savings and as a waste reduction opportunity.

Human Powered Vehicles for Daily Transportation

Mark Garvey, EIEIO
2:30 pm, Business & Community Services

Human-powered vehicles and electric/ human-power hybrid vehicles for daily transportation.