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Sunday, May 9, 2010

Pre-Conference Training Session

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CNG Fueling Stations: A Project Manager’s Guide to Sizing, Design, Specifying, Permitting and Construction (Conga ABC)

This one-day course provides comprehensive training for project managers on the most up-to-date methods and practices for sizing, designing, specifying, permitting and constructing a CNG fueling station. The course is especially for fleet and other professionals tasked with acquiring or overseeing CNG fueling. You will learn the principles of CNG fueling station sizing, design and construction that result in fueling that is cost-effective, safe and meets both code requirements and the fueling needs of customers. This is the only course available that offers the detailed, technical information you need to understand CNG fueling stations and to manage CNG fueling station construction projects.

Leo Thomason, a nationally recognized expert on compressed natural gas fueling stations and the Executive Director of Natural Gas Vehicle Institute, teaches the course.

Separate registration is required and available at the registration desk. Fee: $795.00

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7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sunday Registration (Rotunda)

12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Sunday Appointment Scheduling for Ride-n-Drive and Expo Hall Tour (Rotunda)

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1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Sunday Concurrent Sessions

Political Climate: Policy Options to Reverse Climate Change
Session 1: Sunday 1:30-3:00 p.m. (Miranda 1/3)
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
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
Session 2: Sunday 1:30-3:00 p.m. (Miranda 5/7)

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
Session 3: Sunday 1:30-3:00 p.m. (Miranda 2/4)

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
Craig Knight, Protean Electric
Paul Wuebben, South Coast Air Quality Management District

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Penny For Your Thoughts: Writing Winning Grant Proposals
Session 4: Sunday 1:30-3:00 p.m. (Miranda 6/8)

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
Chelsea Jenkins, Virginia Clean Cities
Barbara Johnson, Clean Energy
Rebecca Schenker, GNA
Steve Whaley, Alliance AutoGas

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3:00 – 3:30 p.m Sunday Afternoon Break (Brasilia/Miranda Foyer)

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3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday Concurrent Sessions

News Flash: The Changing Role of Media in the 21st Century
Session 1: Sunday 3:30-5:00 p.m. (Miranda 1/3)

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
Sebastian Blanco, Autoblog Green
Evelyn Kanter, Motor Matters
Jon LeSage, Automotive Digest
Charlie Vogelheim, Intellichoice

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Over the Top: The Game-Changing Impacts of Peak Oil
Session 2: Sunday 3:30-5:00 p.m. (Miranda 5/7)

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
Tom Whipple, Falls Church News-Press

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Super Funds: A Federal Funding Overview
Session 3: Sunday 3:30-5:00 p.m. (Miranda 2/4)

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
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
Session 4: Sunday 3:30-5:00 p.m. (Miranda 6/8)

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
Tim Carmichael, California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
Stephen Crolius, Clinton Foundation
Sam Spofforth, Clean Fuels Ohio
Brian Wynne, Electric Drive Transportation Association

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5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sunday Town Hall Meeting with T. Boone Pickens, Founder and Chairman of BP Capital Management, Sponsored by Clean Energy (Amazon G, Enter through Amazon H)

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7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday Welcome Mixer, Sponsored by American Honda Motor Company (Miranda Patio)

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Monday, May 10, 2010
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m Monday Registration (Rotunda) 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Monday Continental Breakfast (Brasilia/Miranda Foyer) top 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Monday Opening General Session (Brasilia) Annalloyd Thomason, Executive Director, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute The Honorable Oscar B. Goodman, Mayor, Las Vegas, Nevada Margo Tsirigotis Oge, Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency R. James Woolsey, Venture Partner and Senior Advisor, Vantage Point Eric Cahill, Senior Director, Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize top 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Monday Morning Break (Brasilia/Miranda Foyer) top 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m Monday Appointment Scheduling for Ride-n-Drive and Expo Hall Tours (Rotunda) top
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday Concurrent Sessions
The Gas Is Always Greener: Propane Transportation Solutions Session 1: Monday 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Miranda 1/3) “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 and Tony Dale, Ferrellgas Tony Dale, Ferrellgas Brian Feehan, Propane Education & Research Council Brian Grimm, CleanFUEL USA Dan Martin, AmeriGas Propane Company Jim Reynolds, A-Z Bus Sales top Electric Avenues: The Emerging Marketplace Session 2: Monday 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Miranda 5/7) 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 Richard Canny, THINK North America Dave Head, Sonoma County Richard Lowenthal, Coulomb Technologies Joel Pointon, San Diego Gas & Electric Mary Beth Stanek, General Motors LLC top The Decision Starts Here: Natural Gas Vehicles Session 3: Monday 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Miranda 2/4) 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 Tim Boyle, ANGI Energy Systems Steve Eckhardt, Linde James Harger, Clean Energy Jared Hightower, Greenfield Compression Dave Myers, Luxfer Gas Cylinders top The Long Haul: An AFV Life Cycle Assessment Session 4: Monday 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Miranda 6/8) 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, Poland Spring Water Kevin Shrier, The Parking Spot top 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Monday Expo Hall Preview with lunch available for purchase (Pavilion) top
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Monday Concurrent Sessions
The CNG Boon: The Expanding Marketplace in Las Vegas Session 1: Monday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (Miranda 1/3) 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 Brent Bell, Bell Transportation TJ Matijevish, Creative Bus Sales Sandra Stanko, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada top Foreign Oil Redux: The Promise of Domestically Produced Ethanol Session 2: Monday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (Miranda 5/7) 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 Clean Cities Brian Hilton, Rochester Institute of Technology Hans Keuken, HE Blends B.V. Mike McGarrey, General Motors LLC Robert White, Renwable Fuels Association top Hydrogen Fidelity: The Pathway for Fuel Cell Electric Transportation Session 3: Monday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (Miranda 2/4) 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 Michael Beckman, Linde Ernest Chaput, Economic Development Partnership Steve Ellis, American Honda Mike Ferry, California Center for Sustainable Energy Mary Beth Stanek, General Motors LLC top Greener Pastures: Diesel Developments Session 4: Monday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (Miranda 6/8) 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 Sharon Banks, Cascade Sierra Solutions Neville Fernandes, Neste Oil Linda Gaines, Argonne National Lab Trina Martynowicz, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Joerg Rueger, Bosch Diesel Systems top 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Monday Afternoon Break (Brasilia/Miranda Foyer) top
4:00-5:30 p.m. Monday Concurrent Sessions
Declaration of Independence: Getting Real on Biodiesel Session 1: Monday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (Miranda 1/3) 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 Dan Hyde, City of Las Vegas Joe Jobe, National Biodiesel Board Chris McKenna, Poland Spring Water Don O’Connor, S&T Squared Consultants top Hybrid Happenings: Near-Term Medium- and Heavy-Duty Technology Advances Session 2: Monday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (Miranda 5/7) 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 top Spin Matters: Analysts’ Views on Getting the Story Right Session 3: Monday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (Miranda 2/4) 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 Evelyn Kanter, Green Car Examiner Walter McManus, University of Michigan Mike Omotoso, J.D. Power and Associates Charlie Vogelheim, IntelliChoice top Small Volume, Large Impact: The Vehicle Conversion Marketplace Session 4: Monday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (Miranda 6/8) 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 Dr. Elise Keddie, California Air Resources Board Gerald Koss, Ford Motor Company Matt Weiss, Landi-Renzo Martin Reineman, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tim Standke, IMPCO Matt Weiss, Landi Renzo S.p.A. top 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Monday Expo Hall Opening Reception (Pavilion) top

Tuesday May 11, 2010

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m Tuesday Registration (Rotunda)

7:00 – 10:00 a.m Tuesday Appointment Scheduling for Ride-n-Drive and Expo Hall Tours (Rotunda)

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8:00 – 8:20 a.m. Tuesday Breakfast Sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales (Brasilia)

8:20 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday General Session (Brasilia)

Ed LaRocque, National Small Car Marketing Manager, Toyota Motor Sales
Dennis Smith, National Clean Cities Director, U.S. Department of Energy
John Davis, Host, Executive Producer and Creator of MotorWeek
AFVi Awards Presentation

9:45 – 11:30 a.m. OEM Product Rollout (Brasilia)

What do you get when you bring together an award-winning automotive journalist with the leading auto manufacturers in the country? Riveting programming, particularly when the topic is new product availability. John Davis returns to the stage to facilitate a lively product rollout that includes lots of commentary about the future of manufacturing.

Steve Ellis, Manager of Fuel Cell Vehicle Marketing, American Honda Motor Company
Mike Gallagher, Senior Adviser, Westport Innovations
Greg Glander, Government Sales and Advanced Technolog, Toyota Motor Sales
Gerald Koss, Fleet Marketing Manager, Ford Motor Company
Mary Beth Stanek, Director of Environment and Energy General Motors LLC
Dave Schembri, CEO, Vehicle Production Group

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11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Expo Hall Only Hours (Pavilion)

11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Food & Beverage Opportunities (Pavilion)

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch Available for Purchase
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Coffee Cafe, Sponsored by Westport Innovations, Inc.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Late afternoon mixer, Sponsored by Rexroth Bosch Group

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11:45 a.m.– 5:00 p.m Group Tours (Entrance to the Pavilion)

Each group tour is 30 minutes and is offered two times throughout the afternoon. Sign-up at the Appointment Scheduling Desk adjacent to registration.

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. & 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Conversions
Tour Guide: Dan Hyde, Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition
Exhibitors include: Altech-Eco Corporation, IMPCO Technologies, Landi Renzo S.p.A. and NaturalDrive
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. & 2:15– 2:45 p.m. Heavy-Duty OEMs
Tour Guide: Chelsea Jenkins, Virginia Clean Cities
Exhibitors include: Cummins Westport, Eaton Corporation, Freightliner Trucks, Odyne Systems and Westport Innovations
12:15 – 12:45 p.m. & 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. The Kitchen Sink
Tour Guide: Dr. Reid Heffner, Booz Allen Hamilton
Exhibitors include: Bosch Diesel Systems, National Biodiesel Board, Renewable Fuels Association, ROUSH Performance, Propane Education & Research Council and the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Program
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. & 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Natural Gas
Tour Guide: Jacki Wilkins, Port of Massachusetts
Exhibitors include: ANGI Energy Systems, Clean Energy, GreenField Compression, Luxfer Gas Cylinders and Vehicle Production Group
12:45 – 1:15 p.m. & 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Light-Duty OEMs
Tour Guide: Mike Marshall, J.D. Power and Associates
Exhibitors include: American Honda Motor Company, Dixie Chopper, Ford Motor Company, General Motors LLC, Chrysler/GEM and Toyota Motor Sales

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1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Vehicle Technology Parade, Sponsored by South Coast Air Quality Management District (Pavilion Parking Lot)

Come to the parade of vehicles currently in testing mode and see what might soon be available. Among the vehicles to be featured are the Blue Bird plug-in hybrid electric school bus, Bosch Rexroth’s hydraulic hybrid refuse truck, Chevy’s CNG Impala sedan, the CNG Transit Connect from Ford, Honda’s FCX Clarity, a CNG concrete mixer by McNeilus and Toyota’s Prius plug-in hybrid.

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2:00 – 5:30 p.m. Ride-n-Drive/ Ride-Along, Sponsored by Bosch Diesel Systems (Pavilion Parking Lot)

Here’s your chance to get behind the wheel and take a spin. Sign-up at the Appointment Scheduling Desk adjacent to registration.

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2:30 – 4:20 p.m. Technology Showcases

Join these sponsors and exhibitors for 20-minute, intensive presentations on their latest products and services. Company descriptions are available in the Exhibitor Directory.

2:30 – 2:50 p.m. Alliance AutoGas (Tango C)
2:30 – 2:50 p.m. Universal Air Products Corporation (Conga A)
2:30 – 2:50 p.m. Odyne Systems, LLC (Conga B)
2:30 – 2:50 p.m Baytech Corporation (Conga C)
3:00 – 3:20 p.m. NaturalDrive Partners, LLC (Tango C)
3:00 – 3:20 p.m. Baldwin Compliance Group (Conga A)
3:00 – 3:20 p.m. Clean Vehicle Solutions (Conga B)
3:00 – 3:20 p.m. Chart Industries (Conga C)
3:30 – 3:50 p.m. NGV Motori, USA (Tango C)
3:30 – 3:50 p.m. Energy Xtreme (Conga A)
3:30 – 3:50 p.m. Trillium USA (Conga B)
3:30 – 3:50 p.m. Renewable Fuels Association (Conga C)
4:00 – 4:20 p.m. Allied Equipment, Inc. (Tango C)
4:00 – 4:20 p.m. Quantum Technologies (Conga A)
4:00 – 4:20 p.m. Elite Power Systems, LLC (Conga C)

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9:00 p.m. "Unofficial" After Party (Voodoo Steak & Lounge)

Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and admission to this 51st floor hot spot. (Conference name badge required.)

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday Registration (Rotunda)

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Brasilia/Miranda Foyer)

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Expo Hall Open (Pavilion)

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: 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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8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Concurrent Sessions

Idaho Treasure Valley
Session 1: Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (Miranda 1/3)

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

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Utility Connection: Getting Plugged In
Session 2: Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (Miranda 5/7)

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
Joel Pointon, San Diego Gas & Electric
Mary Beth Stanek, General Motors

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South Coast Air Quality Management District
Session 3: Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (Miranda 2/4)

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
Michael Gray, McNeilus

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Clean Fuels Ohio
Session 4: Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (Miranda 6/8)

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
Michael Birk, Frito Lay
William Burns, City of Columbus
Christian Pederson, Kirk Energy
Andrew Rill, Kirk Energy

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9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Concurrent Sessions

Monroe County New York
Session 1: Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Miranda 1/3)

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
Session 2: Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Miranda 5/7)

The Puget Sound Clean Cities Petroleum Reduction Project ARRA funding allows Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to
electrify its fleet of ground support equipment using a unique ‘airline consortium’ approach. The funding also supports Western Washington University in converting commercial tour buses to run on biogas and installing a commercial biogas (natural gas) refueling station at a dairy farm near Bellingham, Washington. Funds also assisted 21 public and private fleets to purchase over 450 clean vehicles, as well as to install fueling and charging stations.

Moderator: Stephanie Meyn, Puget Sound Clean Cities
Eric Leonhardt, Western Washington University
Chris Wiley, City of Seattle

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SmartWay Transportation Partnership
Session 3: Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Miranda 2/4)

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
Gary Bleazard, C.R. England
Dave Guernsey, United Parcel Service
Eric Meidenbauer, Ruan Transport

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Creating an Organizational Green Fleet Policy
Session 4: Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Miranda 6/8)

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
Joe Andersen, AmeriGas Propane Company

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10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Morning Break (Brasilia/Miranda Foyer)

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11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday Concurrent Sessions

Northeastern Clean Cities
Session 1: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Miranda 1/3)

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
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
Session 2: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Miranda 5/7)

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
Session 3: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Miranda 2/4)

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
Andrew Smith, ATDynamics

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Learning BEFORE We Leap: Choosing the Right Mix of Vehicles for AT&T's Fleet
Session 4: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Miranda 6/8)

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. Please join us for a discussion about the decision-making process which shaped AT&T’s commitment to the right mix of alternative fuel vehicles.

Moderator: Jim Harger, Clean Energy
Jay Sandler, Azure Dynamics
John Sledge, BAF Technologies
Jerome Webber, AT&T

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Post-Conference Training Session

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Fleet Solutions: Putting It All Together (Conga ABC)

This class is designed to help fleet professionals put all the Conference information together. Come away with an understanding of the best options for your fleet and a good start on your company's implementation plan. Leo Thomason, Director of Consulting and Technical Training for AFVi, with more than 25 years' experience in the alternative fuel industry, will lead this invaluable workshop. This is a post-Conference, optional class.

There will be plenty of time for Q&A, as these topics, among others, are covered:
• Vehicle Options for Your Fleet
• Fueling Procurement
• Incentives: Specific Examples
• Ten Steps to an AFV Implementation Plan

Separate registration is required and available at the registration desk. Fee: $495

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