Trucking’s Road Map Mission Statement
(Continued from pg. 1)
CALSTART is dedicated to the growth of a clean transportation technologies industry that will: • Clean the air • Secure the nation’s transportation energy future • Create high‐quality economic opportunities • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Member Benefits Include: • Funding updates and announcements • Discounts to HTUF 2012 • Access to complete member contact information • Standard or Full Service members receive free e‐blast to our email list CALSTART Headquarters 48 S Chester Ave Pasadena, CA 91106 626‐744‐5600 calstart@calstart.org Know an industry colleague who would benefit from CALSTART membership? Contact Kimberly Taylor, Member Services Program Director, ktaylor@calstart.org or 626‐622‐6229.
CalHEAT consists of a Steering Committee, along with an Advisory Council and a Technology Advisory Group. The Council includes air pollution and air quality people from around the State, along with regulators, such as CARB and the EPA. The Group includes senior scientists and professionals from major fleets, industry and associations. The good news is that the Road Map is ready for a “first look” and will be presented at the CalHEAT Forum 2012. Attendees will receive an overview of the map, which includes six technology pathways – hybridization, low carbon fuels, aerodynamic aids, gasoline engines, reduced rolling resistance and diesel engine efficiency. “The exciting part of the project is just now beginning,” says Silver, “as we continue to work with the industry to digest, embrace and implement the Road Map.” Join us at the CalHEAT Forum 2012, on Wednesday, February 22, at the Hilton Hotel in Stockton. Registration is required. Go to www.calstart.org and click on events.
January/February 2012
March 5‐6 Indianapolis, IN The Green Truck Summit is considered the leading educational forum on “green” technology and initiatives for the commercial truck industry. Jointly produced by NTEA and CALSTART, the Summit includes 29 educational sessions (details online at www.ntea.com/greentrucksummit/ schedule.) U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu will give the keynote address at the 2012 Green Truck Summit on Monday, March 5. Register today for the Green Truck Summit and you will be able to visit the Work Truck Show, March 6‐9, and the CALSTART Pavilion for free! Visit CALSTART in booth 5261 and the other Green Technology Pavilion exhibitors to find your clean technology and fuels solutions. Go to www.calstart.org and click on Events. Learn. View. Drive.
Events Calendar
CalHEAT: Trucking’s Road Map to Cleaner Air
February 22
CalHEAT Forum 2012 Stockton, CA Contact: Susan Romeo 626‐744‐5686 or sromeo@calstart.org Website: www.calheat.org
Ask just about anyone in the truck industry how to improve emissions, reduce petroleum use and improve energy security. Nearly everyone will have an opinion and virtually no two opinions will be exactly the same. The
“Collaboration is key.” -Fred Silver, CALSTART amount of information on the subject is both amazingly diverse and widespread. That’s why, just two short years ago, the California Energy Commission (CEC), through the Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program, established CalHEAT.
CalHEAT’s mission: Gather and analyze the information and develop a Technology Road Map for trucks to best meet the objectives of improving emissions, reducing petroleum use and improving energy security. Over the last two years, CalHEAT has been gathering, organizing and analyzing myriad information on the subject. “Collaboration is key,” says Fred Silver, Vice President, CALSTART, “as the stakeholders are many and the subject is, of course, very complex.” (Continued on pg. 6)
In this issue CalHEAT: Trucking’s Road Map to Cleaner Air P.1
Celebrate Early Retirement
P.4
Going for Number One
Show Me the Money
P.4
Improving Fuel Economy and Much More
P.2
National and California Policy
P.5
A Million Miles
Dr. Chu to Keynote Green Truck Summit
P.6
P.2
P.3
March 5‐6 & March 6‐9
CALSTART ‐ NTEA Green Truck Summit at the Work Truck Show & CALSTART’s Clean Tech and Fuels Pavilion Indianapolis, IN Contact: Susan Romeo 626‐744‐5686 or sromeo@calstart.org Website: www.calstart.org
September 17‐20 HTUF 2012 Charlotte, SC Contact: Megan Maguire 303‐503‐2287 or mmaguire@calstart.org
January/February 2012
Capacity – Going for Number One! Capacity of Texas, Inc. is well known “There is no such thing as a one‐size‐fits‐all terminal as the world’s tractor.” second largest ‐Jerry Looney, Capacity manufacturer of terminal tractors. Having listened to and served their customers for over 40 years, Capacity’s success is based on knowing and meeting their customers’ diverse needs. “There is no such thing as a one‐size‐fits‐all terminal tractor,” states Jerry Looney, Capacity Director of Marketing. Capacity knows they must tailor their trucks to fit customer needs. This includes diversity in products that meet increasingly stringent emission requirements.
A few years ago, Capacity began exploring hybrid vehicle technology. Today, they are preparing for the launch of a new fuel cell hybrid option called ZETT (zero emission terminal tractor), which uses hydrogen fuel cells and lithium ion batteries. And, next year, a revolutionary propane hybrid option will be introduced.
Propane terminal tractors save users up to 50% per gallon, compared to gasoline or diesel, while significantly cutting emissions. These engines produce 87% less hydrocarbons and 50% fewer toxins than gasoline. The first propane tractor off the line included the Ford V‐10 propane engine. Soon CleanFUEL USA’s liquid propane system and GM engines will be offered as well. Capacity is now also developing a propane‐hybrid machine. Put simply, Capacity continues to expand to offer diverse products for diverse customer needs. For more information, contact Jerry Looney, Vice President Sales and Marketing, 800‐323‐0135 x 56.
Improving Fuel Economy & So Much More: Protean Drive™ One immediate success for Capacity was becoming the only terminal truck manufacturer to offer the Navistar Maxxforce® 7 engine, which uses advanced exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and a diesel particulate filter. Capacity offers more engine options than any other manufacturer. These include the Cummins QSBT3 diesel, Cummins industrial engines (DOT and off‐road), Navistar MaxxForce® Diesel engines (DOT and off‐road) and Ford V10 gasoline and propane engines. January/February 2012
Protean Electric created Protean Drive™, an in‐ wheel electric drive system, for hybrid, plug‐in hybrid and battery electric light‐duty vehicles. The system improves vehicle fuel economy, adds torque, increases power and enables improved vehicle handling. Protean Drive™ can increase fuel economy by over 30 percent, depending on the battery size and driving cycle. It is also powerful enough to be the only source for traction on a variety of vehicles. Its ease of integration simplifies the adoption of hybrid and electrified powertrains across a broad range of vehicles.
What sets Protean apart? Protean Drive™ is unique: It is not coupled to the powertrain, like most complex and expensive hybrid systems on the market today. Instead, it resides in the unoccupied space in the wheel, producing torque exactly where drivers need it. To create this distinctive design, Protean started with a clean sheet of paper and turned the motor inside out. The unique and patented design has the rotor on the outside; the stator is on the inside. This architecture is tailored for the low‐speed, high‐ torque requirements of a direct‐drive, in‐wheel motor. The design frees up space inside the motors.
In the Protean Drive™ design, this space is utilized to house the inverters/power electronics. The system features eight sub‐motors/micro‐inverters, which give a greater level of redundancy than any existing system. These motors can be optimized to make the drivetrain as efficient as possible. Who are Protean’s customers? Protean Drive™ is targeted at new, full‐sized light‐ duty vehicles including sedans, SUVs, pick‐up trucks and commercial vans, but the system can be added to existing vehicles. Protean’s primary customers are OEMs, large fleets and major component suppliers globally. Six OEMs have already conducted demonstration vehicle programs. How has Protean evolved and what’s next? From its conception in 2009, Protean’s only focus was on in‐wheel motors for vehicles. In 2011, Protean took their technology around the world, from Baltimore to Beijing to Frankfurt. Protean was named “Technology Pioneer” by the World
Economic Forum. Partnering with BRABUS, two demonstration vehicles were created: BRABUS Hybrid and BRABUS Full‐Electric. In 2012, Protean will move to on‐road test fleets and low‐volume manufacturing. Discussions with OEMs and fleet companies will move Protean into commercial activity as well. For more information, contact Ken Stewart, VP, Business Development, 248‐764‐3841.
One Million Miles: Ballard and BC Transit Ballard Power Systems just announced that the 20‐bus fleet operated by BC Transit in the Resort Municipality of Whistler, British Columbia and powered by Ballard FCvelocityTM‐HD6 fuel cell modules surpassed one million miles of revenue service. Congratulations!
Capacity – Going for Number One! Capacity of Texas, Inc. is well known “There is no such thing as a one‐size‐fits‐all terminal as the world’s tractor.” second largest ‐Jerry Looney, Capacity manufacturer of terminal tractors. Having listened to and served their customers for over 40 years, Capacity’s success is based on knowing and meeting their customers’ diverse needs. “There is no such thing as a one‐size‐fits‐all terminal tractor,” states Jerry Looney, Capacity Director of Marketing. Capacity knows they must tailor their trucks to fit customer needs. This includes diversity in products that meet increasingly stringent emission requirements.
A few years ago, Capacity began exploring hybrid vehicle technology. Today, they are preparing for the launch of a new fuel cell hybrid option called ZETT (zero emission terminal tractor), which uses hydrogen fuel cells and lithium ion batteries. And, next year, a revolutionary propane hybrid option will be introduced.
Propane terminal tractors save users up to 50% per gallon, compared to gasoline or diesel, while significantly cutting emissions. These engines produce 87% less hydrocarbons and 50% fewer toxins than gasoline. The first propane tractor off the line included the Ford V‐10 propane engine. Soon CleanFUEL USA’s liquid propane system and GM engines will be offered as well. Capacity is now also developing a propane‐hybrid machine. Put simply, Capacity continues to expand to offer diverse products for diverse customer needs. For more information, contact Jerry Looney, Vice President Sales and Marketing, 800‐323‐0135 x 56.
Improving Fuel Economy & So Much More: Protean Drive™ One immediate success for Capacity was becoming the only terminal truck manufacturer to offer the Navistar Maxxforce® 7 engine, which uses advanced exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and a diesel particulate filter. Capacity offers more engine options than any other manufacturer. These include the Cummins QSBT3 diesel, Cummins industrial engines (DOT and off‐road), Navistar MaxxForce® Diesel engines (DOT and off‐road) and Ford V10 gasoline and propane engines. January/February 2012
Protean Electric created Protean Drive™, an in‐ wheel electric drive system, for hybrid, plug‐in hybrid and battery electric light‐duty vehicles. The system improves vehicle fuel economy, adds torque, increases power and enables improved vehicle handling. Protean Drive™ can increase fuel economy by over 30 percent, depending on the battery size and driving cycle. It is also powerful enough to be the only source for traction on a variety of vehicles. Its ease of integration simplifies the adoption of hybrid and electrified powertrains across a broad range of vehicles.
What sets Protean apart? Protean Drive™ is unique: It is not coupled to the powertrain, like most complex and expensive hybrid systems on the market today. Instead, it resides in the unoccupied space in the wheel, producing torque exactly where drivers need it. To create this distinctive design, Protean started with a clean sheet of paper and turned the motor inside out. The unique and patented design has the rotor on the outside; the stator is on the inside. This architecture is tailored for the low‐speed, high‐ torque requirements of a direct‐drive, in‐wheel motor. The design frees up space inside the motors.
In the Protean Drive™ design, this space is utilized to house the inverters/power electronics. The system features eight sub‐motors/micro‐inverters, which give a greater level of redundancy than any existing system. These motors can be optimized to make the drivetrain as efficient as possible. Who are Protean’s customers? Protean Drive™ is targeted at new, full‐sized light‐ duty vehicles including sedans, SUVs, pick‐up trucks and commercial vans, but the system can be added to existing vehicles. Protean’s primary customers are OEMs, large fleets and major component suppliers globally. Six OEMs have already conducted demonstration vehicle programs. How has Protean evolved and what’s next? From its conception in 2009, Protean’s only focus was on in‐wheel motors for vehicles. In 2011, Protean took their technology around the world, from Baltimore to Beijing to Frankfurt. Protean was named “Technology Pioneer” by the World
Economic Forum. Partnering with BRABUS, two demonstration vehicles were created: BRABUS Hybrid and BRABUS Full‐Electric. In 2012, Protean will move to on‐road test fleets and low‐volume manufacturing. Discussions with OEMs and fleet companies will move Protean into commercial activity as well. For more information, contact Ken Stewart, VP, Business Development, 248‐764‐3841.
One Million Miles: Ballard and BC Transit Ballard Power Systems just announced that the 20‐bus fleet operated by BC Transit in the Resort Municipality of Whistler, British Columbia and powered by Ballard FCvelocityTM‐HD6 fuel cell modules surpassed one million miles of revenue service. Congratulations!
Show Me the Money... Tons of Reasons to Celebrate Early Retirement CALSTART recently completed a program that replaced 51 older diesel trucks with new hybrid‐electric delivery trucks in New York and New Jersey. The Hybrid Truck Emission Reduction project was funded through a competitive grant CALSTART won under the Environmental Protection Agency’s DERA program. “Investing in alternative fuel vehicles and innovative fleet technologies are important components to achieving better energy efficiencies and reducing our impact on the planet, said Steven Saltzgiver, Group Director, Fleet Operations NA. “ The hybrid trucks will
also allow us to better serve our customers by using a vehicle designed with our business needs in mind.” United Parcel Service, Sysco Foods and Coca‐Cola Enterprises took part in the Program, putting medium‐ and heavy‐duty diesel trucks into early retirement. Over their lifetime, the new trucks will reduce: • 149 tons of nitrogen oxides • 3 tons of particulate matter • 13 tons of hydrocarbons • 94 tons of carbon monoxide • 7,576 tons of carbon dioxide • 682,500 gallons of diesel Here’s to early retirement and saving tons! January/February 2012
New and Continuing California Funding and Incentive Programs Low Carbon Biofuel Production Incentive $37 million available for biofuel production and more. Proposal Deadline: 2.21.2012 Solicitation PON‐11‐601 www.energy.ca.gov Port of Long Beach GHG Mitigation $1 million for electric or hybrid electric fleet conversion and infrastructure projects (must reduce GHGs within four miles of the Port). Proposal Deadline: 2.16.2012 www.polb.com/grants LNG Infrastructure Improvement Research $3 million for R&D to reduce barriers to LNG dispensing. Proposal Deadline: 2.17.2012 RFP 500‐11‐503 www.energy.ca.gov/ contracts California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) Up to $30,000 voucher available for truck/bus purchase. www.californiahvip.org CA: Ford Transit Connect Electric Purchase Incentive Incentives range from $10,000 to $15,000. First‐come, first‐served basis. www.californiahvip.org More funding opportunities are available on CALSTART’s website — www.calstart.org.
National Policy The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are moving ahead with proposed efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards for light‐ duty vehicles. The standards would go into effect in 2017, aiming for a fleet‐wide average of 54.5 MPG for new vehicles in 2025. Details on the proposal, including advanced technology credit multipliers and other compliance flexibilities, can be found in the program (http://www.epa.gov/otaq/climate/ documents/420f11038.pdf). EPA and NHTSA are in the midst of hearings around the country and the debate around technical feasibility, cost and job creation is ratcheting up. With Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and predicted gas price spikes, energy security is again an issue for discussion. Domestic drilling, the Keystone Pipeline and proposed vehicle standards are all part of the larger energy security debate. No doubt things will get even more contentious as we get closer to the summer “driving season” and fall elections. In other federal news, cost‐cutting continues to be a major theme. A wide variety of federal incentives expired in 2011, including ethanol credits. The outlook for new federal support for advanced transportation is uncertain, particularly during a contentious election year. Meanwhile, Congressional bickering continues over highway and transit funding, and high speed rail also continues to be a controversial topic.
California Policy The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will discuss some high profile regulations and programs at its January board meeting. In December, CARB released details on a proposed suite of regulations, known as the Advanced Clean Cars Program. The regulations include a ramped‐up Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)
program, calling for 15% of new vehicle sales in 2025 to be ZEVs. It also calls for a Clean Fuels Outlet regulation to ensure that refueling infrastructure for ZEVs (particularly fuel cell vehicles) keeps up with vehicle sales and for vehicle emission standards that are in line with EPA’s announced GHG standards. Summary information and links to the proposal can be found in CARB’s December 7th press release, Advanced Clean Cars (http://www.arb.ca.gov/ newsrel/newsrelease.php?id=267). As expected, the regulations are at the center of a lively debate over costs, technical feasibility, and the State’s role in driving innovation. While California is moving ahead with the Advanced Clean Cars regulations, another state program was dealt a serious blow. A federal District Court judge ruled that the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) violates the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. LCFS was set to create a gradually declining carbon intensity standard for transportation fuels. However, the initial ruling effectively blocks implementation for the time being, creating an environment of uncertainty for investors and fuel producers. With all of the new and proposed targets and regulations and the growing concerns over energy security, CALSTART is launching an effort to ensure that California is able to continue providing financial incentives for advanced technology development and deployment. California has money to invest through AB 118 and related programs, but funds are set to sunset over the next several years. Ongoing incentives are needed to ensure that the State can meet its economic and environmental goals.
Show Me the Money... Tons of Reasons to Celebrate Early Retirement CALSTART recently completed a program that replaced 51 older diesel trucks with new hybrid‐electric delivery trucks in New York and New Jersey. The Hybrid Truck Emission Reduction project was funded through a competitive grant CALSTART won under the Environmental Protection Agency’s DERA program. “Investing in alternative fuel vehicles and innovative fleet technologies are important components to achieving better energy efficiencies and reducing our impact on the planet, said Steven Saltzgiver, Group Director, Fleet Operations NA. “ The hybrid trucks will
also allow us to better serve our customers by using a vehicle designed with our business needs in mind.” United Parcel Service, Sysco Foods and Coca‐Cola Enterprises took part in the Program, putting medium‐ and heavy‐duty diesel trucks into early retirement. Over their lifetime, the new trucks will reduce: • 149 tons of nitrogen oxides • 3 tons of particulate matter • 13 tons of hydrocarbons • 94 tons of carbon monoxide • 7,576 tons of carbon dioxide • 682,500 gallons of diesel Here’s to early retirement and saving tons! January/February 2012
New and Continuing California Funding and Incentive Programs Low Carbon Biofuel Production Incentive $37 million available for biofuel production and more. Proposal Deadline: 2.21.2012 Solicitation PON‐11‐601 www.energy.ca.gov Port of Long Beach GHG Mitigation $1 million for electric or hybrid electric fleet conversion and infrastructure projects (must reduce GHGs within four miles of the Port). Proposal Deadline: 2.16.2012 www.polb.com/grants LNG Infrastructure Improvement Research $3 million for R&D to reduce barriers to LNG dispensing. Proposal Deadline: 2.17.2012 RFP 500‐11‐503 www.energy.ca.gov/ contracts California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) Up to $30,000 voucher available for truck/bus purchase. www.californiahvip.org CA: Ford Transit Connect Electric Purchase Incentive Incentives range from $10,000 to $15,000. First‐come, first‐served basis. www.californiahvip.org More funding opportunities are available on CALSTART’s website — www.calstart.org.
National Policy The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are moving ahead with proposed efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards for light‐ duty vehicles. The standards would go into effect in 2017, aiming for a fleet‐wide average of 54.5 MPG for new vehicles in 2025. Details on the proposal, including advanced technology credit multipliers and other compliance flexibilities, can be found in the program (http://www.epa.gov/otaq/climate/ documents/420f11038.pdf). EPA and NHTSA are in the midst of hearings around the country and the debate around technical feasibility, cost and job creation is ratcheting up. With Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and predicted gas price spikes, energy security is again an issue for discussion. Domestic drilling, the Keystone Pipeline and proposed vehicle standards are all part of the larger energy security debate. No doubt things will get even more contentious as we get closer to the summer “driving season” and fall elections. In other federal news, cost‐cutting continues to be a major theme. A wide variety of federal incentives expired in 2011, including ethanol credits. The outlook for new federal support for advanced transportation is uncertain, particularly during a contentious election year. Meanwhile, Congressional bickering continues over highway and transit funding, and high speed rail also continues to be a controversial topic.
California Policy The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will discuss some high profile regulations and programs at its January board meeting. In December, CARB released details on a proposed suite of regulations, known as the Advanced Clean Cars Program. The regulations include a ramped‐up Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)
program, calling for 15% of new vehicle sales in 2025 to be ZEVs. It also calls for a Clean Fuels Outlet regulation to ensure that refueling infrastructure for ZEVs (particularly fuel cell vehicles) keeps up with vehicle sales and for vehicle emission standards that are in line with EPA’s announced GHG standards. Summary information and links to the proposal can be found in CARB’s December 7th press release, Advanced Clean Cars (http://www.arb.ca.gov/ newsrel/newsrelease.php?id=267). As expected, the regulations are at the center of a lively debate over costs, technical feasibility, and the State’s role in driving innovation. While California is moving ahead with the Advanced Clean Cars regulations, another state program was dealt a serious blow. A federal District Court judge ruled that the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) violates the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. LCFS was set to create a gradually declining carbon intensity standard for transportation fuels. However, the initial ruling effectively blocks implementation for the time being, creating an environment of uncertainty for investors and fuel producers. With all of the new and proposed targets and regulations and the growing concerns over energy security, CALSTART is launching an effort to ensure that California is able to continue providing financial incentives for advanced technology development and deployment. California has money to invest through AB 118 and related programs, but funds are set to sunset over the next several years. Ongoing incentives are needed to ensure that the State can meet its economic and environmental goals.
Trucking’s Road Map Mission Statement
(Continued from pg. 1)
CALSTART is dedicated to the growth of a clean transportation technologies industry that will: • Clean the air • Secure the nation’s transportation energy future • Create high‐quality economic opportunities • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Member Benefits Include: • Funding updates and announcements • Discounts to HTUF 2012 • Access to complete member contact information • Standard or Full Service members receive free e‐blast to our email list CALSTART Headquarters 48 S Chester Ave Pasadena, CA 91106 626‐744‐5600 calstart@calstart.org Know an industry colleague who would benefit from CALSTART membership? Contact Kimberly Taylor, Member Services Program Director, ktaylor@calstart.org or 626‐622‐6229.
CalHEAT consists of a Steering Committee, along with an Advisory Council and a Technology Advisory Group. The Council includes air pollution and air quality people from around the State, along with regulators, such as CARB and the EPA. The Group includes senior scientists and professionals from major fleets, industry and associations. The good news is that the Road Map is ready for a “first look” and will be presented at the CalHEAT Forum 2012. Attendees will receive an overview of the map, which includes six technology pathways – hybridization, low carbon fuels, aerodynamic aids, gasoline engines, reduced rolling resistance and diesel engine efficiency. “The exciting part of the project is just now beginning,” says Silver, “as we continue to work with the industry to digest, embrace and implement the Road Map.” Join us at the CalHEAT Forum 2012, on Wednesday, February 22, at the Hilton Hotel in Stockton. Registration is required. Go to www.calstart.org and click on events.
January/February 2012
March 5‐6 Indianapolis, IN The Green Truck Summit is considered the leading educational forum on “green” technology and initiatives for the commercial truck industry. Jointly produced by NTEA and CALSTART, the Summit includes 29 educational sessions (details online at www.ntea.com/greentrucksummit/ schedule.) U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu will give the keynote address at the 2012 Green Truck Summit on Monday, March 5. Register today for the Green Truck Summit and you will be able to visit the Work Truck Show, March 6‐9, and the CALSTART Pavilion for free! Visit CALSTART in booth 5261 and the other Green Technology Pavilion exhibitors to find your clean technology and fuels solutions. Go to www.calstart.org and click on Events. Learn. View. Drive.
Events Calendar
CalHEAT: Trucking’s Road Map to Cleaner Air
February 22
CalHEAT Forum 2012 Stockton, CA Contact: Susan Romeo 626‐744‐5686 or sromeo@calstart.org Website: www.calheat.org
Ask just about anyone in the truck industry how to improve emissions, reduce petroleum use and improve energy security. Nearly everyone will have an opinion and virtually no two opinions will be exactly the same. The
“Collaboration is key.” -Fred Silver, CALSTART amount of information on the subject is both amazingly diverse and widespread. That’s why, just two short years ago, the California Energy Commission (CEC), through the Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program, established CalHEAT.
CalHEAT’s mission: Gather and analyze the information and develop a Technology Road Map for trucks to best meet the objectives of improving emissions, reducing petroleum use and improving energy security. Over the last two years, CalHEAT has been gathering, organizing and analyzing myriad information on the subject. “Collaboration is key,” says Fred Silver, Vice President, CALSTART, “as the stakeholders are many and the subject is, of course, very complex.” (Continued on pg. 6)
In this issue CalHEAT: Trucking’s Road Map to Cleaner Air P.1
Celebrate Early Retirement
P.4
Going for Number One
Show Me the Money
P.4
Improving Fuel Economy and Much More
P.2
National and California Policy
P.5
A Million Miles
Dr. Chu to Keynote Green Truck Summit
P.6
P.2
P.3
March 5‐6 & March 6‐9
CALSTART ‐ NTEA Green Truck Summit at the Work Truck Show & CALSTART’s Clean Tech and Fuels Pavilion Indianapolis, IN Contact: Susan Romeo 626‐744‐5686 or sromeo@calstart.org Website: www.calstart.org
September 17‐20 HTUF 2012 Charlotte, SC Contact: Megan Maguire 303‐503‐2287 or mmaguire@calstart.org
January/February 2012
