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WVU hosted two important National figures during the month of July. On July 4th, President Bush visited the historic Woodburn Circle for his annual national address. Then, on July 7 th, Secretary Bodman toured West Virginia University’s National Research Center for Coal & Energy (NRCCE).
During his national address, President Bush spoke about American patriotism and spirit, as well as, the sacrifices American men and women have made in the ongoing war on terror and in past wars.
President Bush greets members of the armed forces. NAFTC Photo |
U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman (third from left) is greeted by Dr. Richard Bajura, Director, NRCCE, Dr. David Hardesty, President of WVU and Dr. John D. Weete, President, WVU Research Corp.
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During the July 7th visit by Secretary Bodman, he outlined the administration’s plans for increasing the domestic production of coal and expanding the use of clean coal technology. The conversion of coal gas into liquid motor fuels (GTL technology) is one of the alternative fuel strategies outlined by Congress in the Energy Policy Act. (EPAct)
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Marking a historic achievement in the evolution of the automobile and the advancement of future transportation technology, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced the lease of its revolutionary FCX, an advanced hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle, to the world's first individual customers, Jon and Sandy Spallino of Redondo Beach, California. The Spallinos became the world's first fuel cell family, as they signed an agreement to lease a 2005 Honda FCX for a period of two years. Honda is the only automotive manufacturer to certify its fuel cell vehicle for regular daily use and the first to offer its technology to an individual customer. The Spallinos will use the FCX in everyday normal use, including commuting to Orange County for work, trips to school with their children, shopping and household errands.
Pictured here are The Spallinos, the world's first Fuel Cell Family.
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The Spallino family, living in the Los Angeles area, will be among the first individuals to begin utilizing the first of California's Hydrogen Highway refueling stations, a statewide infrastructure build out underway to offer hydrogen refueling station access to private individuals. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the state's commitment to a Hydrogen Highway in April of this year, creating a public and private partnership to build California's Hydrogen Highway by 2010.
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 From the Office of the Executive Director
WVU Hosts President Bush and Energy Secretary Bodman
Consortium Staff Update
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Instructor Update held at Cummins, Inc.
Congressman Alan Mollohan talks with NAFTC at Conference
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