About Us
Turner Automotive was formed as a team in InventOR 2018, an Oregon collegiate invention competition that focused on environmental responsibility and job creation.
The 2018 team consisted of Blake Turner (founder), Harley Bruno (manufacturing manager), Aleah Avila (chemistry manager), and Mel Turner (media manager). The current team is made up of Blake Turner (founder) and Mel Turner (media manager).
Turner Automotive developed a hydrogen combustion conversion kit, which provides an economical way to convert any gasoline burning engine to burn hydrogen instead. The benefits of such a conversion are affordability, convenience, and zero carbon emissions.
At Invent Oregon 2018 we had a strong presence, but ended up going home with no prizes. However we continued to push forward with our project.
We started 2019 strong. Advancing to the finals in CleanTech 2019. At CleanTech 2019, we won the grand prize as well as 2/3 of the secondary prizes. We moved on to win second place and people’s choice at Invent Oregon 2019.
This video shows the our current prototype, a 1963 Chevrolet Corvair converted to burn hydrogen instead of gasoline.
Current Team Members
Blake Turner - President
Society is built through the inventiveness of its citizens. This inventiveness is the only way to solve the worlds problems.
I aim to solve the crisis of climate change by creating accessible technology. Born and raised in a low-income family, I know firsthand that solutions must be accessible in order to make a difference.
former team members
Harley Bruno
Harley Bruno is a father, student, forward thinker, environmentalist, entrepreneur, classic car enthusiast, and so much more. He was a member of Turner Automotive during InventOR 2018 where he took point in manufacturing. Since then, he has graduated form Rogue Community College with honors and is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University. When he is not at a desk crunching numbers and solving problems, he enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring new places with his family, and working on his car.