The first symposium on Low Pollution Power Systems Development, sponsored by the US EPA, was held in Ann Arbor, Mich., October 14 19. Attended mainly by representatives of the auto industry, including several from Britain, Germany, Holland, Sweden, and other countries, the symposium offered some 50 papers on Stirling engines, gas turbines Rankine systems, electric cars, alternative fuels, rotary and stratified charge engines, and a number of general topics.
Of particular interest was a display of hardware, including a driveable gas turbine vehicle developed by Chrysler Corporation, a rideable Lear Bus, developed by the Lear Co. and powered by a steam turbine, a driveable gas turbine car developed by the EPA, and driveable models of all electric and hybrid electric ICE vehicles developed by General Motors.
Mockup and static exhibits included a Chrysler Cricket with a stratified charge engine, a postal vehicle with a stratified charge engine, and an impressive display of low pollution systems, components, and other hardware.
For readers interested in further information, the organizer of the symposium was Mr. G.M. Thur, Chief ofthe Power Systems Development Branch, US EPA, 2929 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
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Vol. 1, No. 3
Newsletter: Access to Energy Newsletter Archive Volume: Volume 1 Issue/No.: Vol. 1, No. 3 Date: November 01, 1973 11:32 AM (For actual publication date see newsletter.) Title: Arab Oil: The Big Fallacy
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