Media Advisory: WVU experts can comment on alternative fuels as gasoline prices soar

August 16th, 2005

More focus and attention is being given to alternative fuel sources as gasoline prices locally climb closer and closer to the $3-a-gallon mark.

Reporters and editors can turn to West Virginia University for expert comment and insight.

Experts available to comment include:

  • Al Ebron, executive director, WVU National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium, 304-293-7882 (area of expertise includes alternative fuels)
  • Rich Cregar, instructor, WVU National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium, 304-293-7882 (area of expertise includes alternative fuels)
  • Dady Dadyburjor, chair, WVU Department of Chemical Engineering, 304-293-2111 ext. 2411 (area of expertise includes synthetic fuels)
  • Edwin Kugler, professor, WVU Department of Chemical Engineering, 304-293-2111 ext. 2414 (area of expertise includes synthetic fuels)
  • Richard Bajura, director, WVU National Research Center for Coal and Energy, 304-293-2867 ext. 5407 (area of expertise includes coal to liquids research)