by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Illinois-based Lewis and Clark Community College is making progress toward “building a pipeline of biodiesel technicians,” according to a recent presentation given by Chris Reynolds, the school’s associate professor of automotive technology.
Year one’s objectives toward this end included building awareness and interest in diesel and biodiesel technology pathways and careers, increasing participation in work-based learning activities, and growing biodiesel industry involvement.
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LCCC received a three-year, $300,000 National Science Foundation grant, according to Reynolds, to focus curriculum development in three categories for truck and agriculture equipment: braking systems; electricity and electronics; and diesel-engine operations.
The program obtained two Scania diesel engines from Analytical Engineering and two Cummins diesel engines from the engine manufacturer through alumni connections working in fleet industries. READ MORE