Events Calendar June 18, 2013
It's Clean. It's Innovative.
It's Workplace Charging!
By 2020, it is expected that there will be millions of electric vehicles on the road – and the top two places owners will charge their vehicles are at home and at work. As Ambassadors to the Department of Energy’s national initiative aimed to expand workplace charging, NextEnergy and CALSTART are pleased to announce the Midwest’s inaugural Workplace Charging Workshop on June 18 in Detroit, Michigan. During this event, you will: • CONNECT with other employers who are pursuing workplace charging as an employee benefit • ENGAGE with employers who have successfully initiated workplace charging • HEAR from technical, market, service provider and regulatory experts in this growing field of interest • LEARN how your participation will accelerate national security, economic competitiveness and environmental responsibility • MEET charging station suppliers with solutions to key workplace charging issues and concerns Register today by going to www.nextenergy.org/workplacecharging. The Workshop will run from 9 to 5 and be held at the NextEnergy Center in Detroit. The registration fee is $99, with the option to register up to two additional colleagues from your organization for only $75 each. Space limited to 125.
The Workplace Charging Workshop Detroit, MI www.nextenergy.org/ workplacecharging/
July 30-31, 2013 EV Roadmap 6: Drivers Take the Spotlight Portland, OR evroadmap6.eventbrite.com/#
October 7-9, 2013 HTUF National Meeting Chicago, IL www.htuf.org
Sponsored by: General Motors |Pure Michigan Business Connect | Clean Energy Coalition | Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Group Join us to find out how you can lead the charge. In this issue CALSTART News Clips
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Aker Wade: Range Anxiety to Range Assurance P.2
ZEPS Battery Bus Unveiled
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Member Spotlight: Southern Company
EcoRide™ on the Streets of Stockton
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California and Federal Policy
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Lead the Charge with Workplace Charging
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HTUF Regional Meeting Success in Birmingham P.4
October 22-24, 2013 US-China Clean Truck & Bus Forum Shanghai, China www.chinacleantruck.org J u n e / J ul y 2 0 1 3
Aker Wade Power Technologies
SPX) to jointly develop a family of practical EV fast chargers. In October 2012, Aker Wade became the first US DC fast charge manufacturer to meet the new standards being developed by the SAE. More recently, Aker Wade’s Sarge® DC Fast Charger
Turning Range Anxiety into Range Assurance When material handling fleets needs to save money, boost productivity and satisfy “green” regulations, they turn to CALSTART member Aker Wade Power Technologies. Since introducing “dedicated” DC Fast Charging technology, Aker Wade fast chargers continue to eliminate downtime by allowing lift truck drivers to recharge trucks during regularly scheduled breaks. Since 2002, Aker Wade has delivered more than 13,000 fast charge ports under the Express brand – the fast charge solution offered by the world’s largest industrial battery company, EnerSys. 2012 saw Aker Wade deliver the latest Express fast charger: the eMAX HF®. The eMAX HF® uses advanced digital controls and high frequency MOSFETs, resulting in the smallest, lightest and smartest Express fast charger ever. EnerSys has described the eMAX HF® as being a “race car,” providing “power and precise control all in one.” Seeking to apply success in material handling to onroad EV infrastructure, Aker Wade signed an agreement with Bosch Service Solutions (formerly J u n e / J ul y 2 0 1 3 ▪ P a g e 2
appeared at General Motors’ Electrification Experience in San Francisco. Aker Wade has been supporting the integration of DC Fast Charging on GM’s Spark EV, and is now preparing to offer a UL certified DC Fast Charger that can be ordered either with CHAdeMO or SAE/IEC connectors. The SAE/IEC version will feature the “Combo” connector, which combines both Level I & II and DC charging in one chargeport. Aker Wade’s DC Fast Charging technology is ready to help on-road fleets reduce operating costs. “For material handling fleets, fast charging turns ‘break time’ into ‘charge time,’ reducing the total cost of ownership, improving air quality, safety and productivity,” says Owen Resh, Director of Marketing. “For EVs - cars and trucks - our proven technology will do the same, and turn ‘range anxiety’ into ‘range assurance’.”
For more information, contact Owen Resh – owen.resh@akerwade.com or 248-761-4992.
their operating costs and environmental impact by using electricity, rather than traditional fuels, to transport materials and cargo.
Southern Company Developing Electro-technologies to Leverage US Energy Resources As part of its decades-long commitment to energy innovation, Southern Company is developing electrotechnologies that leverage America’s energy resources to improve efficiency, lower costs to customers and lessen the environmental impact. The company’s involvement in on- and off-road electric transportation research and development dates back to the early 1990s, and Southern Company has been an active member of CALSTART’s HTUF (HighEfficiency Truck Users Forum) since its inception more than a decade ago. “Through our company’s HTUF collaboration, subsidiaries Alabama Power and Georgia Power acquired plug-in electric bucket trucks for fleet testing,” said Randy Johnson, director of Southern Company’s electric transportation team. “Equipped with the latest technology, these trucks achieve emissions and noise reductions and fuel and maintenance cost savings – delivering real benefits to our utilities’ customers.” HTUF team members and working groups are identifying opportunities for future fleets by bringing together manufacturers, alternative fuel communities and other companies.
The Georgia Ports Authority in Savannah and the Alabama State Port Authority in Mobile reduced their combined diesel usage by 6.6 million gallons a year by converting equipment, including ship-toshore gantry cranes, from diesel to electric. After Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Delta Air Lines realized the benefits of their own diesel-to-electric conversions, the airport developed an all-electric international complex supported exclusively by electric-powered
equipment. An Alabama mine operator reduced its annual fuel bill from $5 million to $1 million by replacing five miles of diesel-fueled conveyors with electric conveyors – saving 80 percent while accomplishing the same task. As a result of this success, the mine is planning to convert additional diesel-fueled conveyors and equipment in the near future. Southern Company’s research and development of electro-technologies reflects the company’s commitment to finding energy solutions that deliver customer value.
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HTUF Regional Workshop Draws Fleets to Birmingham CALSTART Board of Directors John Boesel CALSTART Michael G. Britt, Sr. United Parcel Service Karen Hamberg Westport Doug Kim Southern California Edison W. Brian Olson Quantum Puon Penn Wells Fargo Jeffrey Reed, Ph.D. Sempra Energy Dipender Saluja Capricorn Investment Group Paul Smith New Flyer George Survant Time Warner Cable Chairperson Steve Trichka BAE Systems Jane Warner American Lung Association in California Vice Chairperson Bill A. Zobel Trillium
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On May 22, over 150 attendees met at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama for the first-ever HTUF Southeast Regional Fleet Workshop. Fleet professionals from over 22 organizations attended the meeting. The regional workshop, which will be replicated in New York, as well as Southern and Northern California, was
outstanding turnout and informative forum sessions, made the event an overwhelming success.” Freightliner and Eaton sponsored the meeting, and 14 vehicle manufacturers were on hand to demonstrate their technologies. Mark your calendar for the upcoming HTUF National Meeting, October 7-9 in Chicago. Visit www.htuf.org for more information.
CALSTART NEWS CLIPS US-China Clean Truck and Bus Summit
designed to provide fleet managers with the information and tools needed to introduce advanced fuels and technologies into their fleets. The workshop centered around a Ride and Drive, which allowed attendees to test drive propane, CNG, LNG, electric, hybrid and electric power take-off vehicles. CALSTART Vice President and Director of HTUF, Kevin Beaty led workshops on funding and incentives for clean fuel technologies and deployment best practices. Beaty explained that finding the right technology for your fleet is key. “There is no silver bullet. Using less fuel is really going to require a portfolio of technologies and approaches.” Alabama Power and the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition hosted the event. Mark Bentley, Executive Director of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, said, “The display of vehicles, coupled with the
The second annual Summit will be held in Shanghai, October 22-24, and include discussions on government policies on clean transportation, technology updates and meetings to link US and Chinese companies. Site tours will be conducted on day three. For more information on sponsorships or to register, go to www.chinacleantruck.org or contact Susan Romeo at sromeo@calstart.org.
Call for Webinar Participation As many are aware, CALSTART conducts member webinars. We invite our members to join with CALSTART and host a webinar or simply propose ideas for future webinars. If interested, contact Susan Romeo, Director of Clean Transportation Industry Services, sromeo@calstart.org.
Clean Transportation Industry Summary CALSTART published an industry summary for members only. To view the Summary, go to the member content section at www.calstart.org. Then, please respond to a few brief feedback questions, by going to http://svy.mk/182dX6X
ZEPS Battery Bus Unveiled Complete Coach Works (CCW) and Ben Franklin Transit, partnering with CALSTART, have unveiled an advanced battery-electric bus. In order to overcome the high cost of battery buses, the Zero Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS) battery bus was built using a remanufactured diesel bus donated by Ben Franklin. This remanufacturing process saves money, is faster to implement, and reduces the impact of retired vehicles. The ZEPS bus costs much
EcoRide™ on the Streets of Stockton On May 20, Proterra and the San Joaquin Regional Transit District hosted an unveiling of the company’s EcoRide™ battery electric buses. The two buses begin a demonstration project in the City of Stockton, carrying passengers in regular service. The buses, operating on a rapid charging system, have all of the functionality of a conventional transit bus. By recharging for 10 minutes every two hours, the buses are able to operate throughout the day. The charging station is fully automated. When the Proterra bus approaches the charge station, the station recognizes the bus, guides it into position, and charges it without driver interaction. As the grantee for the California Energy Commission’s AB 118 grant program, CALSTART is providing support and administration services and overseeing the $2.56 million awarded to Proterra.
less than a new battery electric bus and just 30% more than a new diesel bus. Deployed in Richland, Washington, the ZEPS bus travels up to 130 miles on a single charge and makes use of green and low-cost hydroelectric power to reduce emissions and save on fuel costs compared to a diesel bus. CCW estimates that the ZEPS bus will save up to $266,000 over the life of the vehicle. CALSTART is supporting this project by administering grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration, through the support of Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). The organization’s expertise in zero-emission, battery and fuel cell buses contributes to a successful demonstration. Complete Coach Works, a CALSTART industry member, is working to expand demonstrations of the ZEPS bus to transit properties nationwide.
“The San Joaquin RTD deserves to be congratulated as the first transit property in all of Northern California to put battery electric buses into revenue service. This is a major milestone, and a big first step in the effort to improve air quality in the San Joaquin Valley,” said CALSTART President and CEO John Boesel.
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California Policy
Federal Policy
CALSTART is co-sponsoring two California bills (SB 11 and AB 8) that would extend the sunset dates on three clean transportation incentive programs. Passage would provide an additional $2 billion in incentive funding, including purchase incentives for clean cars and trucks, manufacturing assistance, infrastructure funds and demonstration grants. SB 11 passed the Senate May 29th with strong bipartisan support and now heads to the Assembly. AB 8 has not had its first major floor vote and has yet to clear several hurdles in both the Assembly and the Senate.
Now that FY 2013 appropriations have been finalized, CALSTART is working with industry and transit partners in preparation for the next round of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) research grants.
Discussions are underway regarding the use of revenues from California’s AB 32 greenhouse gas cap and trade program. A recently released Investment Plan for these funds identified transportation technology investments as a Member benefits high priority. Although it is not yet clear include: Funding updates and whether any funds will be invested this year, CALSTART and others are working to secure announcements Discounts on events this year investments in clean car and truck and webinars incentive programs.
With the FY 2014 federal budget request delayed by two months, the appropriations process is now beginning. The House and Senate are more than $100 billion apart in their proposed budgets, increasing the likelihood of a fall budget showdown. CALSTART is working with Congress to provide increased funding for the FTA research program above the President’s budget request. Under the current federal transportation bill, Congress is authorized to allocate up to $75 million for federal research programs, with direction that zero/near-zero emission bus development and deployment funding be a high priority. In FY13, Congress only allocated $35 million for this program.
Mission Statement CALSTART is dedicated to the growth of a clean transportation technologies industry that will:
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On the regulatory front, California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard remains a hot topic. The policy calls for a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels in California by 2020 and is intended to drive investment in a wide variety of clean fuels, from natural gas to next generation biofuels to electricity. Several CALSTART Headquarters oil companies are calling the program 48 S Chester Ave unworkable and want major changes or delays, Pasadena, CA 91106 and there is a lawsuit pending from Midwest 626-744-5600 calstart@calstart.org corn ethanol producers unhappy with some of the regulation’s details. CALSTART and other www.calstart.org clean fuel advocates are working to defend and improve the policy in various arenas. Know an industry colleague who would benefit from CALSTART membership? Contact Kimberly Taylor, Member Services Program Director, 626-622-6229 or ktaylor@calstart.org.
CALSTART is also providing input on legislation related to carpool lane access for clean vehicles, clean vehicle sales taxes and registration fees, zero emission vehicle infrastructure and low carbon fuels.
The Department of Transportation announced its next round of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants and CALSTART is assisting a group of transit properties in developing a project for application. Interested agencies should contact Fred Silver at 626-744-5600 to get involved.
The current federal transportation bill (known in DC jargon as “MAP-21”) is only a two-year bill. CALSTART and its partners have begun contacting key stakeholders and will be seeking to develop a larger and more robust zero/near zero emission bus program in the next transportation bill. CALSTART supported the nominations of Anthony Foxx as the Secretary of Transportation and Ernest Moniz as Secretary for the Department of Energy. Moniz was confirmed May 16 and in a speech the next day indicated that energy efficiency would be a high priority for his tenure. J u n e / J ul y 2 0 1 3 ▪ P a g e 6