Onboard Dynamics of Bend, Oregon Featured at White House Demo Day…Today

(Photo above: Chris Hagen CTO Onboard Dynamics and Assistant Professor OSU-Cascades, Cheryl Martin former ARPA-e Director and Rita Hansen, CEO Onboard Dynamics)

Oregon startup to showcase technology that turns natural gas into affordable alternative automotive fuel. Onboard Dynamics, an innovator in alternative refueling technologies, will highlight its natural gas compression capabilities at the first-ever White House Demo Day on Tuesday, August 4.

“U.S. policymakers increasingly are evaluating how alternative fuels can impact our country’s overall energy use,” said Rita Hansen, CEO of Onboard Dynamics. “With Onboard Dynamics’ unique natural gas compression technologies, vehicle owners can save money and significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by refueling with natural gas or renewable natural gas instead of traditional fuels.”

Founded to commercialize technology developed by and licensed from Oregon State University (OSU), Onboard Dynamics has received financial support from the U.S. Department of Energy, ONAMI (Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute), Oregon BEST, and OSU, as well as strategic partners and private investors. The company’s first commercial products will be available in mid-2016.

“In a short time frame, we have made tremendous progress in making natural gas both a cost-effective and convenient refueling option, thanks to our incredible team and the support we have received at the state and national level,” said Hansen.

Onboard Dynamics, Inc. seeks to lower fuel costs and carbon emissions by removing barriers to driving natural gas-powered vehicles. Its product line integrates natural gas compression into cars and trucks, allowing drivers to refuel from any low pressure natural gas supply line. Founded in 2013, Onboard Dynamics is based in Bend, Oregon. Several patents covering the company’s innovative technologies are being pursued. www.onboarddynamics.com