Clean Diesel Technology Showcase to Highlight Diesel Power’s Current, Future Importance
-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Energy and environmental issues and their role in the uncertain economy are at the top of today’s public policy dialogue, and as our leaders consider different paths to the nation’s energy future, diesel power offers a proven, highly efficient energy source to address the challenges. Leaders in the clean diesel technology industry, policymakers and media who cover energy and environmental issues, and key stakeholder groups will gather at a clean diesel technology showcase that will offer a first-hand look at how diesel power is ready for tomorrow and working today.
| Who: | Gina McCarthy, Assistant Administrator, Air and Radiation, US EPA; Tana Utley, VP and CTO Caterpillar, Inc. Dr. John C. Wall, VP and CTO Cummins Inc, Steve Sandherr, CEO, Associated General Contractors of America; Glen Kedzie, VP and Environmental Counsel, American Trucking Associations; Rich Scheckells, VP Environment, Maryland Ports Administration; and Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum will speak. In addition American Farm Bureau Federation, National Groundwater Association, American Association of Port Authorities, National School Transportation Association will participate. | |
| What: | Displays of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment for a variety of industry sectors and functions (construction and farming; cars, pickups and SUVs; and transportation and work vehicles). Policy briefing with keynote address. Refreshments available. | |
| When: | Tuesday, September 29, 2009 | |
| 10:00 – Technology demonstration opens | ||
| 12:30 – Policy briefing, Q&A | ||
| 1:15pm – 4:00 Technology tours | ||
| Where: | Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center | |
| 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC (Federal Triangle Metro stop) | ||
| Why: | Clean diesel technology is a proven alternative energy source that can play a leading role in America’s energy and environmental future. A new generation of clean diesel technology is already in place that uses a combination of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel; advanced, fuel-efficient diesel engines; and highly effective emissions control devices. Diesel’s unsurpassed energy efficiency enhances America’s energy security by reducing our reliance on oil imports as more clean diesel vehicles are added to the fleet. The clean diesel technology showcase will provide dramatic evidence of the many contributions diesel makes to our economy and society, and the vital role it will play in our energy and environmental strategy for the future. | |
ABOUT THE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY FORUM: The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the economic importance and environmental progress of diesel engines and equipment. Forum members represent the three parts of the modern clean-diesel system: advanced engines, cleaner diesel fuel and effective emissions-control systems. www.dieselforum.org
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