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Public Fleets
- Pre-Conference Sessions
Monday, August 15, 2005




"WARM-UP SESSION 1 – Fuel 101      

This short course is designed by fuel producers for fleet managers on fuel-related issues such as infrastructure, storage
and handling, compatibility, solvency, and stability, availability, cost, and emission benefits.

Gas – Mike Eaves, California NGV Coalition

Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel – Ken Kimura, BP

Emulsified – Ron Dunfee, Lubrizol Company

Biodiesel – Randall von Wedel, Cyto Culture, International

                                                                   

"WARM-UP SESSION 2 – Repower/Conversion 101"

This classroom introductory course is designed by original engine manufacturers and installers for fleet managers on the process
of vehicle repower or conversion.

Gasoline Vehicle Conversion – Bill Calvert, BAF Technologies

CNG/LNG Vehicle Conversion – Don Allison, Complete Coach Works

Diesel Engine Selection – Ed Gillis, Caterpillar, Inc.

CNG/LNG Engine Selection – Dwight Hanson, Cummins Westport

 

"WARM-UP SESSION 3 – Retrofit 101"

This is a short course designed by manufacturers and installers of aftertreatment devices for fleet managers addressing how
and what of retrofitting an engine with any verified aftertreatment device for PM diesel emissions.

Retrofit Emission Controls – Joe Kubsh, MECA

Retrofit Application Engineering – Julian Imes, Donaldson

Installation Practices – Kevin Brown, Engine Control Systems

Maintenance - Gary Sypnicki, Cummins Westport

On-Vehicle Monitors – Marty Lassen, Johnson Matthey

·  Tuesday, August 16, 2005

"SESSION 1 – Proposed CARB Control Measure"

The proposed CARB control measure will be presented with an overview of how to comply with the proposed measures,
including the state of CARB retrofit verification program, and health effects.

·  Sharon Lemieux, CARB, Public & Utilities Fleet Rule

·  Shawn Daley, CARB, Retrofit Verification Program

 

"SESSION 2 – Vehicle Repower/Conversion"

This session will focus on vehicle repower/conversion as a method of complying with the proposed CARB control measures.

·  Speaker: Chris Weaver, Engine, Fuel & Emissions Engineering

·  Don Allison, Complete Coach Works

·  Bill Calvert, BAF Technologies

·  Ed Gillis, Caterpillar, Inc.

·  Dwight Hanson, Cummins Westport

 

"SESSION 3 – Verified Retrofit Control Device"

A variety of control technologies will be described that have been verified by CARB as retrofit devices for complying with the proposed CARB control measures, including description of life, capital, operational, and maintenance costs of each device. Additionally,
panelists will focus on a variety of retrofit and maintenance services for complying with the CARB control measures.

·  Speaker: Joe Kubsh, Manufacturers of Emission Controls Assoc.

·  Kevin Brown, Engine Control Systems

·  Jim Finnegan, Cleaire

·  Julian Imes, Donaldson

·  Marty Lassen, Johnson Matthey

 

Luncheon Keynote Speaker

·  Mike Jackson, TIAX LLC, Director of Transportation Technology
"Reducing Fleet Emissions – Navigating Through the Technological Options"

 

"SESSION 4 – Fuel"

This session will focus on fuel as a means of complying with the proposed CARB control measures.

·  Speaker: Gary Yee, CARB

·  Sam Altshuler, PG&E

·  Ron Dunfee, The Lubrizol Company

·   Ed Harte, Southern California Gas Company

·  Ken Kimura, BP

·  David Smith, Western States Petroleum Association

·  Randall von Wedel, Cyto Culture, International

 

"SESSION 5 – Funding Opportunities"

Representatives from local, state, and federal governments will discuss funding sources, grants, incentive programs, and other financing programs available for fleet managers for complying with the proposed control measures. This will be followed by an
open question-and-answer session with the audience.

·  Moderator: Barry Wallerstein, Executive Officer, SCAQMD

·  Jack Kitowski, CARB

·  Michelle Roos, U.S. EPA Region IX/West Coast Collaborative

·  Dean Saito, SCAQMD

 

"SESSION 6 – End-User Experience"

This session includes fleet managers discussing their experiences with utilizing engines and after-market devices that satisfy the requirements of the proposed control measures. This will be followed by questions from the moderator, and an open
question-and-answer session from the audience.

·  Moderator: Jack Broadbent, Executive Officer, BAAQMD

·  Dennis Gage, Placer County

·  Mike Klinker, Union City

·  Jon Merian, City of Santa Rosa

 

"SESSION 7 – Panel Discussion / Q&A"

Representatives from major engine and aftertreatment control device installers and manufacturers, fuel suppliers, government agencies, and fleet managers will present remarks regarding proposed control measures, available control options, and the use of new
low-polluting technologies for heavy-duty diesel engines.

·  Moderator: Barbara Lee, Air Pollution Control Officer,
Northern Sonoma County APCD

·  Diane Bailey, National Resources Defense Council

·  Nick Burrie, Riverside Transit Agency

·  Joe Calhoun, Air Quality Consultant

·  Robert Cross, CARB

·  Joe Kubsh, MECA

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