What Is The Next Oil? The Quest for Alternative Drive Systems

General description

Learning event about the possibilities, which are offered by the use of renewable energies for any transportation purpose. In order to get a detailed view in these topics excursions, lectures and case studies will be held by companies' members and professors, who are working in the energy and drive system sector.

Topics and content of the event:

Possible solutions how cars, buses or technical airplanes can be moved in the future without using the common otto and diesel fuels. Different topics like fuell cell, hybrid engines, hydrogen-engines and more will be discussed and teached.

Learning goals, aims and objectives:

You will get an overview of the possibilities of alternative drive systems. Also they will learn and discuss about the urgent problems of existing energy and transportation systems.

Type of examination:

written test examination

Requirements for participants:

Participants should be interested in the topic and bring along the BEST-spirit.

Information for applicants

Selection criteria:
Motivation letter and ready for party.

Practical arrangements

All of the following are covered by the event fee:

Lodging:
The accommodation will be in a youth hostel or in a similar hostel. The participants will find all necessary facilities there.
Meals:
bonding Stuttgart will provide three meals a day (one of them warm) and some little snacks for the breaks during the activities.
Transportation:
The main transportation system which we will use is the public transportation system. For some activities (e.g. excursions) a bus organized by bonding will be used.