by Admin | Jan 1, 1977 | Milestones
The Hydrogen Homestead was a demonstration of hydrogen’s practical application for the home. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by government and industry leaders, including, pictured with Billings, IAHE President Nejat Veziroglu and former HUD Secretary...
by Admin | Jan 1, 1977 | Milestones
Billings’ work in hydrogen received national attention with the Cadillac Seville that was featured in Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Inaugural Parade. The vehicle was equipped to run on either hydrogen or gasoline — for greater range in the absence of...
by Admin | Jan 1, 1976 | Milestones
The Provo-Orem bus was a demonstration of hydrogen’s suitability for mass transportation applications. The larger vehicle could easily accommodate the added weight of the hydrogen stored in metal hydride form. The bus was also a demonstration of hydrogen’s added...
by Admin | Aug 19, 1975 | Awards and Recognitions, Hydrogen Energy
by Alene E. Bentley – The Enterprise – 19 August 1975 “Inspiration and genius – one and the same.” ~ Victor Hugo It was the same old story the day the Wright Brothers rolled down the runway in some rickety contraption they called an airplane....
by Admin | Jan 1, 1973 | Milestones
As a new college graduate, Roger had the rare opportunity to be mentored by one of America’s great inventors / industrialists – Bill Lear. In an informal, at-your-elbow setting, Billings gained invaluable insight and experience in taking products from...