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**TODAY** Future of alternative fuel transportation on disp - PDenbigh - 10-13-2008
For anyone that's interested, we have two alt-fuel vehicles on display tonight, a full-size Kenworth cab, and a GEM NEV. 6-8 at the AFV lab. You can also see the progress on the SAE Mini Baja, a working motor/controller demo, and some other cool stuff.
![[Image: MDhybrid.jpg]](http://www.mhctruck.com/_FileLibrary/PressRelease/60/MDhybrid.jpg)
![[Image: GEM_6seat.jpg]](http://www.evfinder.com/GEM_6seat.jpg)
Quote:Future of alternative fuel technology on display at JMU Oct. 13
From: Public Affairs
Oct. 10, 2008
You might have heard of James Madison UniversityÔÇÖs Alternative Fuel Vehicle Lab in the last few years. The labÔÇÖs research and development of renewable fuels has led to the implementation of sustainable biodiesel in JMUÔÇÖs own fleet of vehicles. Four years ago, the lab made headlines through its collaboration with the City of Harrisonburg to phase biofuels into its fleet of transportation vehicles.
But have you ever wondered what it looks like? HereÔÇÖs your chance to find out.
What: The AFV will host an open house from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13 to display two promising new technologies as well as several ongoing student projects.
Who: The public is invited to talk with AFV students and faculty about the future of alternative fuel technologies.
When: 6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13
Where: JMUÔÇÖs Alternative Fuel Vehicle Lab, 1909 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. (Directly across the street from Wendy's, El Charro, and Bourbon Street - within the fenced lot, white building on the left.)
Details: On display will be prototypes of a diesel-hybrid truck provided by Kenworth and a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle. The diesel-hybrid truck is one of the first big rigs to employ hybrid diesel-electric technology. The truck is up to 30 percent more fuel-efficient than standard diesel trucks.
The Neighborhood Electric Vehicle is compatible with many alternative energy sources currently under development including wind, solar, hydroelectric and nuclear. Visitors will be able to interact with the six-passenger vehicle, which is built to serve neighborhoods as they are redesigned to be closer to work, shopping and entertainment.
ÔÇ£These prototypes really are part of the future of transportation,ÔÇØ said Dr. Chris Bachmann, AFV program director. ÔÇ£As oil runs out, these clean, renewable forms of energy can and need to be used to power our vehicles.ÔÇØ
More info: Visit <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.jmuafv.org/">www.jmuafv.org/</a><!-- w --> or contact the AFV at (540) 568-3329. Photos of the vehicles and descriptions of student projects are available on the Web site.
- Goodspeed - 10-13-2008
Badass Pete, I'll head over to check out that Kenworth.