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10.11.05

Hybrid Fuel Cell Development Team Designs High Efficiency Power Converter
Kettering faculty member, Dr. Mark Thompson of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and KU student Joshua Anzicek have designed and tested a low-cost, fully integrated DC-DC power converter and control system for fuel cell applications.
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10.11.05
Dr. Gianfranco DiGiuseppe Heads Up Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Research
Kettering’s Center for Fuel Cell Systems & Powertrain Integration welcomes Dr. Gianfranco DiGiuseppe, formerly a principal engineer at Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation. He will serve as the technical leader for developing new Solid Oxide Fuel Cell geometries for enhanced electrical performance as well as the development of fabrication processes and the introduction of advanced materials pertinent to the new cell geometries.
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10.11.05
Grad Student’s Thesis Focuses on Numerical Modeling of PEM Fuel Cells
Kettering graduate student, Hani Yakan’s thesis is entitled “Modeling Proton Exchange membrane Fuel Cells Using STAR-CD.”
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09.23.05
Automation Alley Selects Dr. Joel Berry as 2005 Emerging Leader
Dr. K. Joel Berry, head of Kettering’s Mechanical Engineering Department and director of the Center for Fuel Cell Systems & Powertrain Integration, was chosen as the Emerging Leader of the Year (2005 New Category), in the Automation Alley Fifth Annual Awards Gala at the Ford Conference and Event Center on Friday, Sept. 23. Automation Alley is a collaborative that drives the growth and image of Southeast Michigan's technology economy.
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07.08.05
MI Governor Joins Auto and Fuel Cell Execs for Fuel Cell Center Grand Opening
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06.15.05
Fuel Cell Center Opens
Formal ceremonies at Kettering University may have focused on "a fuel cell vision for the future," but the real story in Flint this week was about Dr. K. Joel Berry's courage to dream.

A grand opening was hosted June 15 to formally open the Kettering University Center for Fuel Cell Systems and Powertrain Integration. The event included tours of the new center and demonstrations of fuel cell vehicles from General Motors, Ford, Toyota and the U.S. Army.
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07.08.05
Flint Mass Transit Director Robert Foy Joins Fuel Cell Center Advisory Board
Mr. Foy joined Flint’s Mass Transit Authority (MTA) in December, 1975 and has held various positions in the organization until he was appointed General Manager.
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05.09.05
Partnership  will put first fuel cell bus on Flint streets: Kettering University in Flint will help bring the first fuel cell-powered bus to Michigan, thanks to a partnership with the Mass Transit Authority in Flint.
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04.05.05
Grand Opening of Kettering's Center for Fuel Cell Systems Scheduled
The construction phase for the Center for Fuel Cell Systems and Powertrain Integration is just about to wrap up as Kettering staff begins planning for the Grand Opening scheduled for June 15 2005.
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04.05.05
Fuel Cell Business Incubator Ramping Up
A key component of the Fuel Cell Center is the business incubator that will enable individuals or companies with promising related technologies to grow their ideas into commercially successful products and services. 
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12.22.04
Eaton Corp. Partners with Kettering to Advance Fuel Cell Research and Education
Eaton Corporation representatives of Southfield, Mich., visited Kettering’s campus in early December to deliver the first installment of a four-year grant for $40,000 to Dr. K. Joel Berry, department head for Mechanical Engineering.
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12.22.04
MicroGrid Powering Kettering Fuel Cell Center in the Future
Kettering is in the early planning stages to power the Center for Fuel Cell Systems & Powertrain Integration using a MicroGrid network. The MicroGrid will serve as a demonstration project to showcase the vast potential for networked, distributed generation to cut energy cost and to accelerate the use of clean, renewable energy. 
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12.22.04
First Student to Complete Kettering Fuel Cell Curriculum Graduates with Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
When Ryan Van Tiem had a chance to work on a U.S. TACOM (Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command) sponsored project, the Global Electric Motorcar (GEM), he jumped on it. Having already studied fuel cell technology in the classroom with Kettering Professors Etim Ubong, Craig Hoff, and Brenda Lemke, this was Ryan’s chance to explore the challenges of transferring that technology to a vehicle.
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10.29.04
Kettering Selects Architect for Fuel Cell Research Center
Kettering University has selected BEI Associates, Inc. Architects & Engineering of Detroit to design Kettering's new Center for Fuel Cell Systems and Powertrain Integration facility. The Center, supported by a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, a $500k matching grant from the State of Michigan, and $700k from industry, will provide high-end research capabilities for testing and development of fuel cell components and systems. Construction is scheduled to begin December 2004 and be completed in May 2005.

10.29.04
Fuel Cell Technology Purchased for New Center
Kettering’s Center for Fuel Cell Systems and Powertrain Integration will provide research capabilities for PEM fuel cells and Solid Oxide fuel cells in the range of 0-5 kW. A 1-5kW PEM single-stack fuel cell test stand was purchased from Greenlight Power of Vancouver, BC. A 0-4 kW multi-stack fuel cell test stand was purchased from Schatz Energy Research Laboratory of Arcata California, and a 0-5kW Solid Oxide test stand was purchased from Advanced Measurements of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The hydrogen fuel supply will by provided by an on-sight generator from Stuart Energy of Toronto. Upon completion, the Center will provide for a premiere location within Michigan for advanced fuel cell research and development, as well as engineering education for students, high school science teachers, and the general public.  

10.29.04
New Co-op Program Teams KU Students with  Ford’s Sustainable Mobility Technologies Initiative
Kettering students participating in a cooperative education program with Ford’s Sustainable Mobility Technologies (SMT) initiative are working with real-world fuel cell vehicle engineering issues, engaged in research and training toward high-priority needs. The mission of the Ford SMT-Kettering Cooperative Education Program is to groom engineers with the cross-functional background necessary to develop and implement fuel-cell technology in automotive applications. SMT is Ford's lead activity for pursuing the identification and development of new powertrain technology options that maximize efficiency and minimize total environmental impact.
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10.29.04
Kettering Fuel Cell Vehicle Showcased at EMCWA Conference in Indy
Kettering's fuel-cell powered utility vehicle was recently showcased at the Electrical Manufacturing Expo 2004 (formerly the Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding (EMCW) Expo) held at the Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome, September 20-22.
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10.29.04
Flint Journal Cover Story on KU Prof. Etim Ubong’s Commitment to Fuel Cell Research and Education
“ Fueling the future, Etim Ubong likes to carry energy message to his students,” read the cover of the Flint Journal’s special PEOPLE insert published earlier this month. “It’s the future… Just as the gasoline engine changed the world of the steam engine and the horse, so will fuel cells,” Ubong is quoted saying in the cover story.
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09.01.04
Federal Defense Budget Includes Kettering Fuel Cell Research Funding
Kettering will expand work with TACOM and project partners Ballard Power Systems and the U.S. Air Force through funding granted under the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2005. U.S. Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow announced July 23 that $7.775 million will support two projects under the Procurement, Advanced Technology and Research and Development Programs, with the funding year beginning October 1, 2004.
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09.01.04
Bill Foulds of Ballard Material Products Joins Exec. Advisory Board
Kettering’s Center for Fuel Cell Systems & Powertrain Integration welcomes President of Ballard Material Products (BMP) Bill Foulds to its Executive Advisory Board. Foulds has been with BMP for over 20 years. Formerly Textron Carbon Products, BMP is an independent U.S. subsidiary of Ballard Power Systems.
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09.01.04
KU Engineering Programs Ranked in Top 10, FIFTH Year in a Row
  Kettering University has retained its #1 ranking for Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and landed a total of three key programs in the TOP TEN in the 2005 edition of "America's Best Colleges Guide," which is published by "U.S. News & World Report." It is the fifth year in a row that Kettering has been ranked tops in the country. Kettering's category is Undergraduate Engineering schools, whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's degree.
#1 - Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
#8 - Mechanical Engineering
#9 - Electrical and Computer Engineering
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09.01.04
National Automobile Dealers Association, Associated Press Highlight Kettering’s Fuel Cell Center
In the July 23, 2004 issue of the National Automobile Dealers Industry Headliners, Kettering University was noted as one of the national leaders “in attempts to resolve the remaining technical barriers keeping hydrogen cars from being commercially viable.” Quoting Jennifer Gangi of Fuel Cells 2000 in Washington, DC, a leading nonprofit group in the fuel cell industry, “Kettering is a major player.”
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06.15.04
Delphi’s Dr. Jean J. Botti Joins Kettering Fuel Cell Advisory Board
Kettering University’s Center for Fuel Cell Systems & Powertrain Integration is pleased to welcome Dr. Jean J. Botti to its executive advisory board.
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06.15.04
Fuel Cell Powered Utility Vehicle is Unveiled
Kettering University faculty and staff recently joined members of the Center for Fuel Cell Systems & Powertrain Integration executive advisory board for the unveiling of a new fuel cell powered utility vehicle.
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06.15.04
Statewide Fuel Cell Curriculum Introduced at NextEnergy Symposium
Wayne State University’s College of Engineering hosted a one-day symposium on June 2 entitled “Alternative Energy: Training the Workforce of the Future.”
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05.13.04
Delphi Donation Supports Research
Kettering University has received $100,000 for its fuel cell efforts from Delphi Corporation (NYSE:DPH), propelling research on this emerging technology and helping Kettering establish a world-class education and trained workforce for this developing industry. Kettering's Center for Fuel Cell Systems and Powertrain Integration will receive the funding from Delphi over the next four years.
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01.26.04
Kettering Awarded $1.8 million Federal Grant for Fuel Cell Research and Development
Kettering University’s board, administration, faculty and students were on hand Wednesday to celebrate the official announcement of $1.8 million in funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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01.26.04
State of Michigan Supports EDA Funding with $500,000 Match
“Michigan is at the forefront of alternative energy research, education and development, and Kettering University’s innovative leadership is one reason why,” remarked Jeff Mason, Senior Vice President of Emerging Business Sectors with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “Fuel cell research, development and manufacturing are critical to the future of the State’s economy – a key component to growing manufacturing jobs in the 21st century.”
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12.04.03
Gas Transport Characteristics through a Carbon Nanotubule - We report the first determination of the slip coefficient for tubular carbon structures that have been produced by chemical vapor deposition on a porous alumina substrate with nominal pore diameters of 200 nm. A uniform 20-30 nm thick carbonaceous coating was formed over the pores.

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11.21.03
Kettering Nanotube Breakthrough has Potential for Fuel Cell Industry
Researchers at Kettering recently discovered a new method for producting nanotubes which could have a significant impact on the future of fuel cell development.
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11.20.03
Dr. Mary Lowe Good Joins Center for Fuel Cell Systems Advisory Board
The Center for Fuel Cell Systems & Powertrain Integration's executive advisory board continues to expand with the addition of Dr. Mary Lowe Good.
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11.20.03
TACOM Provides $100,000 to Kettering for Fuel Cell Demonstration Project
With $100,000 in funding from U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Armaments Command (TACOM), Kettering University's Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments will soon begin testing fuel cell technology aboard a new battery-powered hybrid utility vehicle.
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10.20.03
First Kettering Grad Student Earns Ph.D. in Fuel Cells
What started with an enthusiastic student, a committed Kettering professor, and a $5,000 program develoopment grant from Kettering's Office of Academic Programs and Research, has now resulted in a dream come true for Timothy Simmons and Etim Ubong.
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10.20.03
"Next Big Thing: Fuel Cell Technology" Features Kettering Grad and United Technologies V.P. Tony Prophet
Watery eyes. constant sneezing. Scratchy throat. Headaches, congestion. Symptoms of a cold or flu, right? Maybe not.
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8.21.03
Fuel cells spark energy optimism
Reliability helps spread adoption, but costs still high.
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5.29.2003
$100,000 alternative: A $100,000 grant was announced May 28 for Kettering's fuel cell and alternative energy efforts, thanks to NextEnergy. The funding represents another successful push forward for Joel Berry from Mechanical Engineering and Kettering's Center for Fuel Cell Systems and Powertrain Integration. Only three universities and one community college were awarded education grants in this round of funding from NextEnergy, a non-profit corporation based in Detroit. Along with Kettering, Wayne State University received $300,000, Lansing Community College, $250,000, and Lawrence Technological University, $100,000. The grants were based on proposals for the development of a competency based curriculum in alternative energy technology for accredited associate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs. "The creation of a curriculum for technicians and engineers is a significant part of the infrastructure that will position the State of Michigan to take the leadership role in producing a workforce to continue Alternative Energy Technology research and development," said NextEnergy COO Steve Arwood. "The awards are expected to result in a seamless, statewide curriculum in alternative energy between two and four-year schools."

5.16.2003
Dr. K. Joel Berry, Ph.D., P.E. Professor and Department Head, Mechanical
Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Automotive Thermal Fluid
Systems will serve on the APTA Board and present at its Spring Forum at the University of Michigan College of Engineering on June 12, 2003. The theme of the forum is the Advanced Power Technology Research on Campus. The Kettering Center for Fuel Cell Systems and Powertrain Integration is also a member of the US Fuel Cell Council and National Hydrogen Association.

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