WSU Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Jacob Leachman was called before the Senate Transportation Committee today to provide an overview on his research in hydrogen fuel cell technology and its applications in the transportation sector. Leachman, founder of the Hydrogen Properties for Energy Research Lab at WSU, gave a brief introduction on the science behind hydrogen fuel cells before explaining to legislators how this technology can be applied as an alternative fuel source in all forms of transportation – from cars to buses to tractors – as a way to dramatically reduce fossil imports and CO2 emissions.
Leachman’s presentation also addresses the public misconceptions around safety with this form of technology and outlines what the infrastructure looks like for refueling and recharging hydrogen vehicles – infrastructure which is already being applied in other areas around the country and the world.
Video of the presentation can be viewed below.