Robertson Series on Transportation and Energy – 2006/2007

Transportation of people and goods is an essential contributor to our economic progress and social interactions. However, the transportation system also creates well-known problems. Many of the challenges facing our transportation system stem directly from transportation’s use of energy, and more specifically, on its near total reliance on oil derivatives such as gasoline and diesel as fuel.

The seminar series will address the many facets of this complicated system, such as economic, environmental and social issues in both industrialized and developing countries.

This series is a collaboration between Duke University's program in energy and environment, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke, and the UNC Carolina Transportation Program. All seminars are free and open to the public.

Events:

September 6, 2006
Transportation and America's "Oil Addiction". Is there a Fix?
David Greene, Corporate Fellow of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Location: UNC's Johnston Center 5:45--7:00 p.m.

October 2006 @ Duke
Urban Mobility and Sustainability in Developing Countries.

November 2006 @ UNC
Topic: The Role of Transportation in Climate Policy Debate

December 2006 @ Duke
Our Paths Forward: Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Technology