college chapter of special group – diesel-driving 30-year-old
Meet a non-traditionalist … That’s an apt description of Daniel Girard. He’s a diesel-driving 30-year-old who is on track to graduate from Appalachian State University next summer with a degree named Appropriate Technology. He’s busy outside the classroom, too. Girard is founding president of the only college affiliate of the over 60 chapters of the Electric Auto Association. The nonprofit EAA has been advocating electric vehicles since 1967. Girard is joined at the chapter by about 10 other undergrads in the Technology program, all of them eager to find work – and play a role – in how technology is used in the future. “We don’t pay dues but becoming a part of EAA and gaining support from the chapter for the Triad gives us a way to involve ourselves in more “hands on” work and take on more do-it-yourself projects,” Girard said. His chapter’s non-profit status is also appealing to potential donors willing to support student efforts with financial contributions and by donating vehicles that can be converted to electric power. Girard is confident about the future. “Renewable energy is now a problem of finances, not technology and knowledge. Plenty of that is available already,” Girard said.
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