| Sunday, May 9, 2010 |
| 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions |
Political Climate: Policy Options to Reverse Climate Change
In the pre-Copenhagen world of a few months ago, leaders carried an aura of certainty about finding the right policy solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change. In a post-Copenhagen gridlock, our experts look at the range of policy options, which could be the most effective, and what is realistically likely in the year ahead.
Moderator: Jacki Wilkins, Massachusetts Port Authority (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Rob Brayfield, VCA North America
Stephen Crolius, Clinton Foundation
Sonia Hamel, Hamel Environmental Consulting
Capt. John Holmes, Port of Los Angeles
Mary Beth Stanek, General Motors LLC |
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Media Shower: How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Alternative Fuels Program
The good old days when the world wasn’t all a’twitter with social media are almost a distant memory.Today, it’s jump in…or get left out. The Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance wants to help professionals advance the industry using social media.This introduction will help you navigate business opportunities available by using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media sites.You’ll also hear from some early alt fuel social media adopters.
Host: Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance
Tim Chambers, Dewey Square Group
Jenna Higgins, Rose Media
Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association |
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Eco-Smackdown: Game-Changing Policy Debates
Depending on one’s perspective, myth diagnoses of all things related to alternative fuels, silver bullet technologies, peak oil and climate matters are out of control. Our panelists are mad as heck and don’t want to take it anymore. Come and hear the provoked and the provocateurs who opine about all things from indirect land use change to peak lithium. Bring it on.
Moderator: Peter Ward, California Energy Commission
Todd Campbell, Clean Energy
Joe Jobe, National Biodiesel Board (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Craig Knight, Protean Electric (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Paul Wuebben, South Coast Air Quality Management District |
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Penny For Your Thoughts: Writing Winning Grant Proposals
Emergency preparedness took on new meaning last year when billions of dollars in federal grants for alternative fuels and advanced technologies were announced. The difference between the “had” and the “had nots” was a basic understanding of everything from figuring out who had grant dollars to how to put together a competitive proposal. This group of experts will put the “Ready” in your “Ready. Set. Go.”
Moderator: Linda Bluestein, U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Chelsea Jenkins, Virginia Clean Cities
Barbara Johnson, Clean Energy
Rebecca Schenker, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates
Steve Whaley, Alliance AutoGas |
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| 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions |
News Flash: The Changing Role of Media in the 21st Century
In the 18th century, public discourse was consumed by the corrupting influence of the new social media, also known as the novel. Like the novel before it, social media has redefined how people access information and news. Old methods of message delivery have to be re-evaluated and new media strategies need to be understood and incorporated into business planning. Journalists in the field offer their take on the new information paradigm.
Moderator: Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Sebastian Blanco, Autoblog Green (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Evelyn Kanter, Motor Matters (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Jon LeSage, Automotive Digest (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Charlie Vogelheim, Intellichoice (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
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Over the Top: The Game-Changing Impacts of Peak Oil
What happens when the maximum rate of possible petroleum extraction has peaked? Increasingly from oil company CEOs to world leaders, consensus is growing that the peak is near. Without mitigation strategies in place, the economic, social and political ramifications are great. Questions the panel will ponder include: How much time is enough time and what solutions can be employed?
Moderator: Mike Gallagher, Westport Innovations
Dr. David Goodstein, Caltech
David Hill, Encana Corporation (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Tom Whipple, Falls Church News-Press |
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Super Funds: A Federal and State Funding Overview
There has been no time in history that the alternative fuel and advanced vehicle technology industries have enjoyed such significant government support. The combined grants, loans, credits and incentives amount to billions of federal dollars for vehicles, infrastructure, R&D and related education. Experts from federal agencies detail what opportunities are available and how fleets can access them.
Moderator: Paul Kerkhoven, NGVAmerica * (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Chris Cassidy, Department of Agriculture
Stewart Kennedy, NGV Fleet Partners
Dennis Smith, U.S. Department of Energy |
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Special Interest: Why Advocacy Matters
Political advocacy is an evolution, not a revolution and alternative fuel industry interests are beginning to evolve. Advocates represent a wealth of experience from fuel associations to community based organizations. As more capitols are “green friendly,” savvy communicators are making significant inroads in influencing and educating policymakers about effective ways to build the new transportation paradigm.
Moderator: Dr. Reid Heffner, Booz Allen Hamilton (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Tim Carmichael, California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
Stephen Crolius, Clinton Foundation
Sam Spofforth, Clean Fuels Ohiocc
Brian Wynne, Electric Drive Transportation Association |
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| Monday, May 10, 2010 |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions |
The Gas Is Always Greener: Propane Transportation Solutions
“What comes first, the fueling or the infrastructure?” hasn’t been the formidable sticking point for propane that it has been for other fuels. With more fueling corridors under construction, new vehicle options and strong federal support, the plot is thickening for the propane story.
Moderators: Todd Mouw, Roush (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Tony Dale, Ferrellgas (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Brian Feehan, Propane Education & Research Council
Brian Grimm, CleanFUEL USA (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Dan Martin, AmeriGas Propane Company (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Jim Reynolds, A-Z Bus Sales (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.) |
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Electric Avenues: The Emerging Marketplace
Evangelism has been part of the automotive landscape for more than 100 years. Just recently, though, the choir is expanding as auto manufacturers, charging station networks, battery development and utility engagement have grown. All of these players are working together to deploy electric vehicles. Experts sort through when and where the vehicles and infrastructure will be the most promising and what applications are available for fleets.
Moderator: Brian Wynne, Electric Drive Transportation Association (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Richard Canny, THINK North America
Dave Head, Sonoma County
Richard Lowenthal, Coulomb Technologies
Joel Pointon, San Diego Gas & Electric (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Mary Beth Stanek, General Motors LLC |
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The Decision Starts Here: Natural Gas Vehicles
For more than 20 years Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) has provided technical expertise to help fleet managers with decisions ranging from fueling station sizing, design and installation to operation, maintenance, safety and selecting vehicle fuel system components. NGVi sponsors and industry stakeholders come together to offer a primer from fueling equipment packagers and fuel providers to vehicle fuel system components about which fleets have characteristics that make natural gas the right fuel for them.
Moderator: Leo Thomason, Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Tim Boyle, ANGI Energy Systems
Steve Eckhardt, Linde
James Harger, Clean Energy
Jared Hightower, GreenField Compression
Dave Myers, Luxfer Gas Cylinders |
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The Long Haul: An AFV Life Cycle Assessment
Show me the money! Okay, that’s what this panel is here to do. Beginning with a national laboratory model for conducting a lifecycle assessment, this session provides tools for analyzing cost savings and emissions benefits for long haul applications. From the research laboratory to the fleet on the street application, three companies demonstrate the tools they use to make the alternative fuels business case a winner for them.
Moderator: Jonathan Burke, Westport Innovations
Andrew Burnham, Argonne National Laboratory
Brad Fauvre, Los Angeles Freightliner
Chris McKenna, Nestle Waters North America
Kevin Shrier, The Parking Spot |
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| 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions |
The CNG Boon: The Expanding Marketplace in Las Vegas
There is global momentum for natural gas as a transportation fuel. In the U.S. alone, a record amount of stimulus money has funded fueling and infrastructure in all regions. This session focuses on one city – Las Vegas. A diverse group of operators explain their fleet characteristics, as well as the economic and environmental considerations that shape their fuel and technology choices.
Moderator: Chad Lindholm, Clean Energy (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Brent Bell, Bell Transportation (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
T. J. Matijevich, Creative Bus Sales
Cliff Galante, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.) |
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Foreign Oil Redux: The Promise of Domestically-Produced Ethanol
The economy has not been kind to ethanol in the past year, but better times have returned and the industry has expanded and is poised to meet the demands of the Renewable Fuels Standard.Experts explain the importance of an ethanol tax credit extension, blender pumps, pending E15 waiver, as well as advances in vehicle availability, fueling infrastructure and next generation technologies.
Moderator: Colleen Crowninshield, Pima Association of Governments (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Brian Hilton, Rochester Institute of Technology
Hans Keuken, HE Blends BV
Mike McGarry, General Motors LLC
Robert White, Renewable Fuels Association |
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Hydrogen Fidelity: The Pathway for Fuel Cell Electric Transportation
For fifteen years, government and industry investment in fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) has totaled more than $8 billion and the result is that the markets are within reach. As hydrogen FCVs approach commercialization, many pieces are coming together. Experts examine effective policies, the synchronization of fueling infrastructure with vehicle rollouts, advances in hydrogen fueling and how the costs and technical challenges are being met to prepare fleets for the transition.
Moderator: Anthony Eggert, California Energy Commission (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Michael Beckman, Linde
Ernest Chaput, Economic Development Partnership
Steve Ellis, American Honda Motor Company
Mark Ferry, California Center for Sustainable Energy
Mary Beth Stanek, General Motors LLC |
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Greener Pastures: Diesel Developments
Clean diesel was one of the big winners last year in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act with $300 million going to clean diesel retrofits. Advanced engines, cleaner diesel fuel and effective emissions-control systems have made diesel a proven technology that reduces energy consumption, lowers carbon dioxide emissions and has the potential to use biodiesel. Government and industry experts put together the pieces that are making diesel an increasingly viable option for fleets.
Moderator: Dan Hyde, Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Sharon Banks, Cascade Sierra Solutions
Neville Fernandes, Neste Oil (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Linda Gaines, Argonne National Laboratory
Trina Martynowicz, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dr. Joerg Rueger, Bosch Diesel Systems |
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| 4:00-5:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions |
Declaration of Independence: Getting Real on Biodiesel Solutions
When it comes to fuel, there is no such thing as a “free ride.” It takes resources to fuel the transportation industry, but biodiesel has a win-win story to tell. Fleet managers, government leaders and anyone with an interest in advancing renewable fuels will benefit from this session. As the federal Renewable Fuels Standard takes hold, cut through the clutter and get to the truth about biodiesel as a sustainable, green energy solution.
Moderator: Mindy Mize, Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Dan Hyde, City of Las Vegas
Joe Jobe, National Biodiesel Board (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Chris McKenna, Nestle Waters North America
Don O’Connor, S&T Squared Consultants |
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Hybrid Happenings: Near-Term Medium- and Heavy-Duty Technology Advances
Early adopter fleets and major truck and system manufacturers are working with public partners across the country to speed the commercialization of medium and heavy-duty hybrid vehicles. In doing so, a competitive, sustainable medium-and heavy-duty hybrid vehicle market is emerging. Leaders at the forefront of the movement assess the market and why new technology advances have become a critical area of emerging capability in the U.S.
Moderator: Dean Saito, South Coast Air Quality Management District
Simon Baseley, Bosch Rexroth
David Bryant, Freightliner Trucks
Trina Martynowicz, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Paul Scott, ISE Corporation
Bill VanAmburg, CALSTART |
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Spin Matters: Analysts’ Views on Getting the Story Right
Spin (verb, trans.): “To present (as information) with a particular spin”. It is becoming increasingly difficult to get an unbiased view of the benefits alternative fuels and powertrains can provide. This panel consists of unbiased analysts who collect, digest, analyze and disseminate information that slices through all the spin. Hear where these panel members sit on the mid-term solutions and possible end-game winners.
Moderator: Mike Marshall, J.D. Power and Associates (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Evelyn Kanter, Motor Matters (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Walter McManus, University of Michigan (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Mike Omotoso, J.D. Power and Associates (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Charlie Vogelheim, IntelliChoice (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.) |
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Small Volume, Large Impact: The Vehicle Conversion Marketplace
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created standards for aftermarket alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) conversions to ensure the unimpaired emission control of converted vehicles. Original equipment manufacturer vehicles can be altered to run on propane, ethanol, natural gas, methane gas, ethanol or electricity. The growing market for AFVs has created significant demand for converted vehicles and we’ve assembled the people in the know to provide the aftermarket A to Z.
Moderator: Leo Thomason, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Dr. Elise Keddie, California Air Resources Board (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Gerald Koss, Ford Motor Company
Martin Reineman, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tim Standke, IMPCO
Matt Weiss, Landi Renzo S.p.A. |
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| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 |
8:00 – 11:30 a.m. General Session
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Ed LaRocque, Toyota
Dennis Smith, Department of Energy
John Davis, MotorWeek
AFVi Awards
OEM Product Rollout
Steve Ellis, American Honda Motor Company (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Mike Gallagher, Westport Innovations
Greg Glander, Toyota Motor Sales
Gerald Koss, Ford Motor Company
Mary Beth Stanek, General Motors
Dave Schembri, Vehicle Production Group
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| Wednesday, May 12, 2010 |
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. General Session |
Fleets Driving the New Transportation Paradigm
There is no industry changing as rapidly as transportation and, absent the certainty of omniscient experts, how is a fleet manager to make decisions about the fuels, vehicles and technologies available today? Hindsight shows us that fleet decision-makers, drawing on a combination of experience, informed guessing or policy compliance are best able to shed a light on tomorrow by focusing on today. Each of the twelve sessions features a fleet or fleets either in the alternative fuel decision-making process or currently using alternative fuels, vehicles and/or technologies.
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| Wednesday, May 12, 2010 |
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions |
Idaho Treasure Valley
Clean Cities ARRA funding results in the replacement of 28 heavy-duty refuse trucks with CNG models, including two new refueling locations.
Moderator: Beth Baird, Treasure Valley Clean Cities
Rachele Klein, Republic Services
Barbara A. Johnson, Clean Energy
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Utility Connection: Getting Plugged In
Utilities are heavily investing in technology that will leverage the benefits of plug-in vehicles. One size doesn’t fit all, though, and experts compare and contrast regional approaches.
Moderator: Dr. Reid Heffner, Booz Allen Hamilton (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Mary Beth Stanek, General Motors (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.) |
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South Coast Air Quality Management District
This session explains the outcome of a case study of a public-private partnership to develop a CNG cement mixer.
Moderator: Dean Saito, South Coast Air Quality Management District (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Mike Gray, McNeilus |
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Clean Fuels Ohio
Clean Cities ARRA dollars will result in 15 fueling stations and the conversion of nearly 300 vehicles, including city, taxi, school and delivery fleets.
Moderator: Sam Spofforth, Clean Fuels Ohio (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Michael Birk, Frito Lay
William Burns, City of Columbus (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Christian Pederson, Kirk Energy
Andrew Rill, Kirk Energy (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.) |
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| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions |
Monroe County New York
Monroe County and the Rochester Institute of Technology assess the viability of running their vehicles on alternative fuels and infrastructure issues implementing their “green station.” The fuels include hydrogen, natural gas, B20, E85 and E20.
Dave Butters, Monroe County
Matt Fronk, Rochester Institute of Technology |
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Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
Clean Cities ARRA funds will create a voluntary, tiered certification program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel consumption.
Moderator: Stephanie Meyn, Puget Sound Clean Cities
Eric Leonhardt, Western Washington University
Chris Wiley, City of Seattle |
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SmartWay Transportation Partnership
The Environmental Protection Agency showcases the successes of SmartWay – the voluntary partnership between the EPA and the freight industry.
Moderator: Matt Payne, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Eric Meidenbauer, Ruan Transport
Gary Bleazard, C. R. England
Dave Guernsey, United Parcel Service
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Creating an Organizational Green Fleet Policy
Large national fleets share their experiences with alternative fuels in policy development, stakeholder buy in, lessons learned and best practices.
Moderator: Dan Hannan, Donlen Corporation
Mike Abrams, Ferrellgas (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Joe Andersen, AmeriGas Propane Company (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
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Northeastern Clean Cities
Clean Cities ARRA dollars awarded to Connecticut, New Jersey and New York will yield more than 500 new vehicles and 20 plus refueling stations to include hydrogen, CNG, electric vehicle charging, B20 and LNG.
Moderator: Lee Grannis, Greater New Haven Clean Cities Coalition (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Barry Carr, Central New York Clean Cities
Rita Ebert, Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition
Chuck Feinberg, New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition
Carla York, Innovation Drive |
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Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program
Clean Cities ARRA funding will resultin thedeployment of379 vehicles, involving37 fleets and ten new fueling stations.
Moderator: Francis Vogel, Wisconsin Clean Cities - Southeast Area
Linda Bluestein, U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities
Jeff Tews, City of Milwaukee |
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North American Council for Freight Efficiency
Rocky Mountain Institute, together with key industry stakeholders, launched NACFE in November 2009. The Council works with the North American freight industry to drive the development of affordable, U.Sly beneficial and fuel-efficient technologies through credible, independent communication and performance-based benefits.
Moderator: Hiroko Kawai, Rocky Mountain Institute
Gary Gaussoin, Silver Eagle Manufacturing
Mike O’Connell, Frito Lay ( (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Andrew Smith, ATDynamics (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.) |
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Learning BEFORE we Leap: Choosing the right mix of vehicles for AT&T's fleet
In March 2009, AT&T embarked on a ten-year, $565 million endeavor to replace more than 15,000 fleet vehicles with compressed natural gas, hybrid electric and all-electric models. The story didn't, however, just begin there. Please join Jerome Webber, Vice President - AT&T Fleet Operations, as he takes you back to the inception of AT&T's alternative fuel vehicle program and discusses the decision-making process which shaped AT&T's commitment to the right mix of alternative fuel vehicles.
Moderator: Jim Harger, Clean Energy (Did not provide a presentation for the DVD.)
Jay Sandler, Azure Dynamics
John Bacon, BAF Technologies
Jerome Webber, AT&T
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