Efficient Vehicles
presented by the Diesel Technology Forum
Are Americans changing attitudes about energy affecting their vehicle buying decisions? How do Americans today feel about diesel and its impact on the environment?
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Agenda is Tenative
Updates are forthcoming...
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8:00 registration
8:30 am program start
• Program overview
• Fleet Cleanup Technologies (e.g. “Six R’s” of Diesel Cleanup) and
Green Fleet Policies
o Including Illustrative Fleet Examples
• Available funding sources
10:30 break – vendor time
11:15 program reconvene
• Details of the Statewide Recognition Program criteria
• The application process
Location(s)
For more than a decade, the DEER Conference has been the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) primary mechanism for the public exchange of state-of-the-art advanced combustion engine research and development (R&D).
Imagine getting instant feedback on your vehicle's miles per gallon (mpg) when accelerating, braking, coasting, or slowing down to 55 miles per hour on a roadtrip. In a time of $4+/gallon gasoline, such feedback would likely change the way you drive your car.
Location(s)
The Michigan Clean Transportation Expo & Awards (MCT) brings together Michigan's public and private sectors in support of the state's burgeoning clean transportation industry. The event is held in the prestigious 20,000 square foot Diamond Ballroom of the Rock Financial Showcase in Novi on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008. MCT is the place where key decision-makers will meet to look for the answers to both today's and tomorrow's pressing clean transportation questions.
People across the country are buying smaller cars to meet their needs. Most of the cars mentioned in the article below are coupes, hatchbacks, and sedans. When will be begin to see the arrival of fuel efficient pick-up trucks and vans? The simple fact that many entrepreneurs and small businesses depend on these vehicles for their livelihood necessitates that this market is addressed!
Location(s)
Cleveland premier of the independent movie, GasHole.
"If you buy gas, you should see this movie!"
Location and time TBA.
The Diesel Technology Forum is hosting a series of FREE webinars on clean diesel. This series will continue with a this session on diesel hybrid technology.
The webinars are FREE and all you need to participate is to register here and have an internet connection on the day of the webinar.
In the market for a new vehicle? Wondering about fuel economy, but not sure where to go for objective info? Be sure to check out FuelEconomy.gov!
Here in the office, I frequently utilize the site for emissions information and make a point to recommend it to those shopping for a new vehicle as most folks have no idea this information resource exists!
