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Briefing at US Capitol, "Future Transportation Energy: Oppotunities and Challenges", January 2007
ITS Davis researchers Anthony Eggert, Dan Sperling, Joan Ogden, and Tom Turrentine along with senior scientist David Greene from Oak Ridge National Lab briefed senior congressional and agency staff at the US Capitol on January 23, 2007.
The briefing, sponsored by Congressman Mike Thompson (D - CA), focused on transportation technologies and fuels that have the potential to dramatically reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportion sector.
- Detailed agenda and bios for the speakers at the briefing
- Invitation letter for the briefing signed by members of congress
The program for the briefing was:
1) Future Transportation Energy, How to evaluate the options?
Associate Director Anthony Eggert, UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies
2) Biofuels, Yellow is Green? And then What?
Professor Daniel Sperling, UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies
3) Electrification of transport: Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrids and return of the EV
Research Scientist Tom Turentine, UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies
4) Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Pathways and Strategies
Professor Joan Ogden, UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies
5) Sustainable Transport: Energy Policy Issues for the Energy Policy Issues for the 21st Century
Dr. David Greene, Oak Ridge National Laboratory