18th Annual Automotive News PACE™ Awards

TRC Inc. attended the 18th Annual Automotive News PACE™ (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contributions to Excellence) Awards, on April 23, 2012 during the SAE International Exposition in Detroit, Michigan.  TRC Inc. is a proud sponsor of the PACE™ Awards, which honors automotive suppliers who have embraced innovation or adapted and reinvented themselves to meet the demands of the original equipment manufacturers. This prestigious award sets the standard for innovation and excellence and is recognized around the world.

For more information, or to apply for this award, please visit:  http://www.autonews.com/Assets/html/12_pace/default.htm.

Pictured from left to right:  Samantha Wagoner, Contracting Officer, TRC Inc., Giorgio Rizzoni, Director & Senior Fellow of The Center for Automotive Research, The Ohio State University, Milt Dunlop, Senior Vice President of Operations, TRC Inc., Dr. David B. Williams, Dean of the College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, David Emerling, Industry Collaborations Director, The Ohio State University, Jeffrey Sprague, Vice President Marketing & Contract Services, TRC Inc., Rick Gildow, President, TRC Inc., and Paige Duff, Manager of Customer Development, TRC Inc.

April 2012 Tracks Newsletter Now Available

April 2012 Tracks Newsletter now Available:  http://www.trcpg.com/admin/assets/april%202012%20tracks.pdf.

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Government & Industry Meeting

Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) recently attended the 2012 SAE Government and Industry Meeting in Washington, DC, from January 25-27. The event was held in conjunction with the Washington Auto Show and the purpose was to provide an open exchange of ideas with automotive industry participants.

With a focus on energy conservation, environment, and safety, the technical sessions consisted of 19 various industry topics including:  crash avoidance; crashworthiness; child safety; biomechanics; biofuels; electric drive; driver distraction; natural gas and other alternative fuels; light-duty fuel economy and regulations; and much more.  There were 14 different exhibitors, including a booth from TRC Inc.

TRC Inc. employees who attended the show are pictured from right to left:  Paige Duff; Jeff Sprague; Kelli Young; and Milt Dunlop.

TRC Inc. Board Changes

The Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) Board of Directors would like to acknowledge the retirement of two Board members; Ms. Greta J. Russell and Mr. C. John Easton.

Ms. Russell, University Controller at The Ohio State University, has served on the Board since January 2002.  Mr. Thomas Ewing, Interim Controller, will replace Ms. Russell on the TRC Inc. Board, effective January 2012.

Mr. Easton, Chairman (retired) Honeywell Sensotec, has served on the Board since December 2004. As of this date, a replacement has not been named for Mr. Easton.

We thank Ms. Russell and Mr. Easton for their service to TRC Inc. and are pleased to welcome Mr. Ewing to the Board.

Pictured left to right: Mr. Rick Gildow (TRC Inc. President), Ms. Greta Russell, Mr. John Easton and Dr. David Williams (Dean, College of Engineering).

January 2012 Newsletter Available

January 2012 Newsletter now available: http://www.trcpg.com/admin/assets/january%202012.pdf.

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TRC Inc. Presents at SAE All-Wheel Drive Symposium

The SAE 2011 All-Wheel Drive Symposium was held October 4-6, 2011 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. This event provided passenger car and light truck designers, engineers, and managers with the opportunity to learn from key automobile industry experts regarding the latest technologies and advances in current and future all-wheel drive systems, and their integration into passenger vehicles, as well as potential design approaches.

Alan Ida, Project Engineer at TRC Inc., gave a presentation during the symposium’s technical sessions titled “FMVSS No. 126 Electronic Stability Control Systems.” The FMVSS No. 126 establishes performance and equipment requirements for ESC systems installed in motor vehicles. It applies to passenger cars, multipurpose vehicles (MPV’s), trucks, and buses with a GVWR of 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs.) or less.

If you are interested in learning more about FMVSS 126 testing, please feel free to contact Alan Ida at idaa@trcpg.com or 937-666-2011 extension 339.

Directions in Engine-Efficiency & Emissions Research (DEER) Conference

Transportation Research Center Inc. attended the 17th Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference from October 3-6, 2011, in Detroit, Michigan. The conference is the Department of Energy's (DOE's) primary mechanism for the public exchange of state-of-the-art advanced combustion engine research and development.