The Eclectic Highway

Embracing the Power of "And"

Kelly Senecal — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:57:00 -0600

In this episode, Terry Alger from Southwest Research Institute joins Kelly to discuss why electrification and combustion go hand in hand. He also describes connected autonomous vehicles and how autonomy may save the internal combustion engine. Additionally, Terry gives us an inside look at the story behind dedicated EGR.

Win a Signed Copy of Heywood's Textbook!

Kelly Senecal — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 22:32:00 -0600

In this episode, Kelly reveals the questions you need to answer in order to win a signed copy of Professor Heywood's Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals textbook.

HPC and AI Applied to Future Propulsion System Design

Kelly Senecal — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Sibendu Som from Argonne National Lab joins Kelly to discuss how high performance computing and artificial intelligence/machine learning are used to improve propulsion system design for a cleaner transportation future.

From Science to Systems

Kelly Senecal — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 08:30:00 -0600

In this episode, Robert Wagner from Oak Ridge National Lab joins Kelly to discuss the future of the IC Engine, the impact of electrification, and how the US National Laboratories are working together to ensure an affordable, scalable, and sustainable transportation future.

Kelly Unveils Otto Automobiles

Kelly Senecal — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 22:32:00 -0600

This episode is just Kelly. He rants, he raves, and he introduces the world to Otto Automobiles. You don't want to miss this episode!

Future Fuels in the Co-Optima Project

Kelly Senecal — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Kelly discusses future fuels and the DOE's Co-Optima project with Gina Fioroni from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Link to NREL Fuels and Combustion Science Webpage:

https://www.nrel.gov/transportation/fuels-combustion-research.html

Link to Fuel Property Database:

https://www.nrel.gov/transportation/fuels-properties-database/

Emissions Regulations and Real World Driving

Kelly Senecal — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:47:00 -0600

In this episode, Kelly discusses emissions regulations and real world driving emissions with Ameya Joshi from Corning Incorporated.

Q&A with John Heywood

Kelly Senecal — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:20:00 -0600

In this episode, Professor John Heywood talks to Kelly about his views on the post-pandemic challenges in transportation. Kelly also asks John questions from Eclectic Highway listeners.

Challenges of Decarbonization

Kelly Senecal — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:42:00 -0600

In this episode, Gautam Kalghatgi talks to Kelly about the challenges and scale of decarbonization in transportation.

The Fastest Route to CO2 Reduction

Kelly Senecal — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:27:00 -0600

In this episode, Nick Molden from Emissions Analytics talks to Kelly about the fastest route to CO2 reduction in transportation.

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The Need for Life Cycle Analysis

Kelly Senecal — Wed, 20 May 2020 12:31:00 -0600

In this episode, Dr. Graham Conway from Southwest Research Institute talks to Kelly about his work in life cycle analysis and why we should stop saying "zero emissions".

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Air Pollution and COVID-19

Kelly Senecal — Wed, 13 May 2020 10:46:00 -0600

In this episode, Professor Felix Leach from the University of Oxford talks to Kelly about his observations on air pollution levels during the current pandemic.

Links:

Felix's webpage at Oxford
Felix on HugYourEngine.com
Our paper on the importance of diversity in transportation
LinkedIn thread for discussion

What is the Eclectic Highway?

Kelly Senecal — Tue, 05 May 2020 04:15:00 -0600

The inaugural episode introduces the audience to the Eclectic Highway podcast.

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