CONTENTS VOLUME 40 ISSUE 11 6 SAE News 2 SAE voting members, exercise your voting privilege: Election of 2024-25 Board of Directors Member News 3 " It's been a long haul " Member Benefits 5 What's happening in Connexion+ TECH FOCUS: HYDROGEN AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS 6 Distinguished SAE members opine on alternative fuels 14 Maritime sector makes waves in alternative fuel research 19 Proton exchange membranes, the heart of hydrogen for heavy-duty 22 Where do we go from here? 22 29 Plan to attend 31 Call for papers Sections 32 Collaboration is key in Formula SAE Standards & Committees 34 The journey to settle the question Publications 38 Meet the author: Dr. Dave Rockwell 40 Cybersecurity for Entrepreneurs Professional Development 42 SAE Master Instructor Registry; new members honored Advertising 43 Classified advertising 38 Engineering Events 26 Specialty thermoplastics for automotive interiors could help enhance the cabin experience On the cover In a world of net-zero emission goals, hydrogen and alternative fuels are at the forefront of interest. Stanadyne UPDATE November 2023 1