Test drive a fuel-efficient vehicle

Jan. 18, 2007 -- Fuel-efficient technologies and vehicles from General Motors Corp. will be discussed in a program from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 25 in Whitaker Hall. Following the program, vehicles will be available for test drives in the parking lot beside Whitaker. Engineers from GM will demonstrate the vehicles and answer questions.

Pratim Biswas, Ph.D., the Stifel and Quinette Jens Professor and chair of energy, environmental & chemical engineering, will share the department's vision on energy and environment, including alternative fuels and energy sources, air quality research, nanoparticle technology and particle emission control.