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Our Background in Alternative Energy
Then:
Our company founder, Bob Colesworthy, was an
auto technology instructor at Lewis & Clark Career Center in Saint Charles, Missouri
from 1980 to 1995. In 1990, he designed and built an electric & gasoline hybrid
car with student help. It was displayed twice at Education Fairs held at Mid Rivers Mall in
St. Peters Missouri in 1990 and 1991.
The car was based on a damaged 1973 Honda Civic that had been donated to the school.
Bob retained the front drivetrain and air-cooled gasoline
engine. The rear was equipped with a differential connected
to a DC electric motor. The front and rear of the body were modified for
improved aerodynamics and styling. The vehicle started and accelerated on the gasoline engine up
front, then switched to electric battery power at cruising speed.
Now:
IQ Learning Systems has developed a significant presence in the world of alternative
energy, particularly focused on the use of ethanol motor vehicle fuels. Our independent
research indicates that, as a gasoline additive, ethanol is currently the best
alternative for addressing important environmental concerns and the needs for a
renewable domestically-produced liquid energy resource.
These are a few of our activities in the last two years:
• Created and delivered 2-hour training sessions for auto technicians in Dallas, TX
• Delivered a 1-hour training program for auto technicians in Sioux Falls, ND
• Developed ethanol racing fuel support materials for EPIC, the Ethanol Promotion & Information Council
• Advisory committee membership and assisted in the development of web-based training for EPIC
• Operating National Technical Support Hotline for those interested in racing ethanol
• Attended an industry advocate group (25x'25) meeting and acted as committee member
• Attended the Advancing Renewable Energy Conference held in St. Louis, 2006
• Attended Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Conference, toured National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO
• Featured speaker at the Advanced Engineering & Technology Conference in Dec, 2007, Orlando, FL
• Filed Provisional Patent with US Patent Office for a fuel-efficient vehicle engine and management system
What's Next?
IQ Learning Systems, Inc. will continue to support the efforts of many organizations
in educating technicians and end consumers about all aspects of utilizing
ethanol-enhanced fuels. We will continue to stay in touch with top racers and
share all available information with racers, engine builders, and race sanctioning
organizations. We will soon be seeking funding to develop hardware to create a
truly fuel-efficient engine and control system that will take full advantage of
what the different fuels can do. You can count on us to share the most up-to-date
information about alternative energy resources and the real advantages and special
requirements of ethanol fuels.
Our Philosophy:
We feel strongly about the need to overcome public mistrust and misconceptions
about alternative fuels. We can achieve this through more effective outreach programs,
targeted training, and technological developments. Click
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to learn more about our findings, goals,
and why we've decided to become a part of this challenging endeavor.
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