The Electric Car: Murder Victim, Suicide, or Still a Gleam in Its Parents' Eyes?

Electric cars have existed since the inception of the automobile, but to date, have not penetrated the consumer market to a significant degree.  This talk will present the significant advantages of an electrochemical energy source (batteries) relative to a combustion source for automotive power.  But the challenges that have limited the success of electric car technology will also be reviewed.  We will try to make educated, but speculative, predictions about the scientific, engineering, and societal progress that will be necessary for the success of electric cars.

Speaker: Prof. James Postma, Cal State Chico.

Social time is 5:30-6:00 p.m., dinner is 6:00-7:00 p.m. ($29 for Chicken Santa Fe, $25 for Vegetable Manicotti), presentation starts at 7:00 p.m. (no charge if attending only the presenation).  Please RSVP by Feb. 13th to Julie Mason at 510-351-9922 or by email at office@calacs.org.

Event presented by California Section of American Chemical Society