In memory of Dave Hermance – Toyota Spokesperson, Technical Expert and Great Friend of the Prius Club of San Diego
The Prius Club of San Diego has lost a great friend and tireless source of technical information with the untimely death of Dave Hermance yesterday, November 25, 2006. Dave was practicing aerobatic maneuvers when the single-engine Interavia E-3 he was piloting crashed into the Pacific Ocean off San Pedro. In the two and a half years that we have known Dave, he made himself available whenever possible, favoring our Club with outstanding and timely presentations on three occasions, the last just this past October 8 in Carlsbad regarding the latest battery technology. Dave always brought something new for our members to experience…the Lexus 400h months before it was available for sale in the US, the new 2007 Touring Edition Prius…but most of all he brought his enthusiasm, expertise and willingness to share his knowledge. Dave did this not in his official capacity with Toyota, but on his own time and at considerable sacrifice of his precious weekends. Mary, his wife, accompanied Dave on his trips to join us and we found her equally engaging. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her at this incredibly painful time. We will miss you Dave and think of you every time we get in our Prius you had so much to do with bringing to the marketplace. Sev MacPete Information regarding services, remembrances, etc will be posted as soon as available |
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Dave's Bio from Toyota: David W. Hermance David W. Hermance is Executive Engineer for Advanced Technology Vehicles at Toyota Technical Center (TTC), located in Gardena, California. TTC, Toyota's North American R&D center, is a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc. (TEMA). Mr. Hermance is responsible for advanced technology vehicle communication for the North American market and advanced technology vehicle emission regulatory activities in California. Mr. Hermance joined TTC in 1991 as Senior Manager in Engine Evaluation, with responsibility for evaluating North American passenger car engines. In 1992, Mr. Hermance was promoted to General Manager of the Powertrain Department in Gardena, where he was responsible for the development of engine and drivetrain calibrations for the North American market. Prior to this, from 1985 to 1991, Mr. Hermance served as Department Head for Durability Test Development at General Motors. He joined that company in 1965, serving in a variety of roles in the Vehicle Emissions Laboratory from 1971-1985. Mr. Hermance earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the General Motors Institute. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Mr. Hermance and his wife, Mary, have two grown children – a son and a daughter – and reside in Southern California. He is a pilot and enjoys aerobatic competition. He also likes to travel. |
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