| Abstract |
Today’s automotive industry – as a business necessity – is focused on technology solutions that will make our products more sustainable in terms of energy, the environment, safety, congestion, and affordability. These solutions encompass electrification of the propulsion system, advanced on-board electronics, new telematics capabilities, and reducing weight and aerodynamic drag. It is interesting to note that many of the major challenges to implementing these technologies are materials-related. This talk will highlight the most promising technology options and approaches and discuss the major materials issues in each technology area. |
| Bio |
Alan Taub is Executive Director in charge of GM Research & Development. He oversees GM’s seven science laboratories, located in Warren, MI, Bangalore, India, Honeoye Falls, NY, Mainz-Kastel, Germany, Palo Alto, CA, Tel Aviv, Israel, and Shanghai, China. In addition, he has responsibility for GM’s advanced technical work activity and GM’s global technology collaboration network. Dr. Taub received his bachelor’s degree in materials engineering from Brown University and master’s and Ph.D. degrees in applied physics from Harvard University. Prior to joining GM R&D in 2001, he held management positions at Ford Motor Company and spent 15 years in research and development with General Electric. Dr. Taub was elected to membership in the National Academy of Engineering in 2006. He has been an active member of the Materials Research Society and currently serves on advisory boards for the University of Michigan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, the University of California, Berkeley, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. |
