Dirk Holman is the newest MEES Alumni, having completed the MEES program in Summer 2022. (We are extremely proud!) Dirk graduated in 2016 from MNSU, Mankato with a major in Automotive engineering technology and minor …
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August 10th is National Biodiesel Day!
August 10 was International Biodiesel Day. That may have you wondering – why does a fuel deserve its own day of recognition? Biodiesel is no ordinary fuel!! By definition, biodiesel means 100% biodiesel, which is …
Cost-effective Renewable Fuels are Here!
The U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has achieved a significant milestone in decreasing the price of “drop-in” biofuels. Fungible or “drop-in” fuels are made from biomass and other waste carbon sources …
MEES Industry Advisor Spotlight: Dr. Syed Wahiduzzaman, Gamma Technologies
The MEES program is guided by an Industry Advisory Board. The members cross-cut the industry representing the on-road, off-road, and non-road sectors. All of the members generously donate their time to making sure that the …
MEES Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Thomas Briggs brings a wealth of industry experience to MEES
Dr. Thomas Briggs is a staff engineer at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) where he has spent over a decade leading R&D programs for advanced spark- and compression-ignited engines. At SwRI he was responsible for programs …
MEES Student Spotlight: Mary Savalle exemplifies a commitment to life-long learning
Mary Savalle, PMP, REC is the Senior Manager of Committee Strategy for the Southern Gas Association. Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Mary graduated from the East Detroit Public School System in 2001. She earned her BS …
Fuel Economy Continues to Improve
Fuel economy has substantially improved over the past two decades. The introduction of advanced combustion strategies and hybrids helps to continue the positive trend. In 1975, the sedan/wagon class had the highest average fuel economy at 13.5 miles per gallon …
SAE WCX
UW-Madison and MEES were well-represented at the 2022 SAE WCX meeting in Detroit 4/5-7! Program Director and MEES faculty Dr. Strzelec is the new Chair of the Powertrain, Fuels & Lubricants Activity and a member …