The Kettering Institute is a research institute founded by Charles F. Kettering in 1919. It is located in Dayton, Ohio and is dedicated to the advancement of science and technology. The institute is best known for its work in the fields of automotive engineering, energy, and health care. The institute was named after its founder, Charles F. Sloan, who was an inventor and businessman. He was also the founder of the General Motors Corporation. The institute has been instrumental in the development of many technologies, including the electric starter, the lead-acid battery, and the catalytic converter.