REFUEL April 2015 | Wisconsin Clean Cities | Monthly Newsletter
FEATURED MEMBER Odyne Systems
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WCC Events Recap Clean Cities Question of the Month Golf Outing Green Vehicles Workshop Featured Member Member Video Challenge Get Involved with Wisconsin Clean Cities! Members and Alternative Fuel News Mark Your Calendars!
WHAT HAS WISCONSIN CLEAN CITIES BEEN UP TO?
Wisconsin Clean Cities Goes to Washington Wisconsin Clean Cities represented Wisconsin by attending the Transportation Energy Partnership Meeting held in Washington D.C. late February 2015. A variety of national trade associations that represent America's alternative fuel and vehicle industries signed a joint letter to the Senate and House Energy & Water Appropriations Subcommittees in support of funding the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Clean Cities Program. View Article Wisconsin Clean Cities Attends Green Truck Summit & Sustainability Summit Wisconsin Clean Cities attended the Green Truck Summit held in Indianapolis early March along with the Sustainability Summit that was held in Milwaukee where Lorrie Lisek, Executive Director of WCC, moderated a transportation session. Wisconsin Clean Cities Hosts Free Training for First Responders Wisconsin Clean Cities held four free first responder training for alternative fuel courses throughout Wisconsin March 17-20 where 80 first responders participated. WCC is looking to host additional first responder training in Wisconsin later this year.
CLEAN CITIES QUESTION OF THE MONTH
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INAUGURAL CLEAN AIR GOLF OUTING You’re invited to Wisconsin Clean Cities 2015 Inaugural Clean Air Golf Outing! WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, 2015
SPONSOR /REGISTER NOW!
WHERE: Morningstar Golf Club 26285 Prairieside Drive Waukesha, WI 53189 COST: $100/Golfer
Pay for a foursome by 4/15 to receive a $50 discount! Click here for more information!
ANNUAL GREEN VEHICLES WORKSHOP Join Wisconsin Clean Cities & the Milwaukee Area Technical College for our 12th Annual Green Vehicles Workshop & Showcase! TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 MATC - Downtown, 700 W State Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST The Green Vehicles Workshop brings together the Milwaukee Area's experts on green transportation. The workshop will provide you with all of the trends, technologies, fleet experiences and alternative fuel barriers you need to get up-to-date on the industry. Network with local fleet managers, businesses, and consumers and have an opportunity to give us your input on alternative fuels and your firsthand experiences! 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:45 PM 12:00 PM
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Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking Session One: Vehicle Fuel Trends Q&A | Networking Session Two: Smart Fleets of the Future Q&A | Networking Session Three: Vehicle Technologies Q&A | Networking Lunch | Green Vehicle Showcase
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FEATURED MEMBER Odyne Systems, LLC
ABOUT ODYNE SYSTEMS, LLC Odyne is a leader in hybrid drive systems for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Odyne’s advanced plug-in hybrid technology enables trucks over 14,000 pounds to have substantially lower emissions, improved performance, quieter work site operation, lower fuel consumption and reduced operating and maintenance costs. Odyne has fielded more plug-in hybrid systems for large trucks throughout the United States than any other supplier. Odyne systems are modular and are integrated to powertrains during the new vehicle manufacturing process or are retrofit to existing truck chassis in various applications, providing flexibility to achieve Green Fleet initiatives. The systems are sold and serviced through a worldwide distribution network including Altec and Terex Utilities. Odyne has also authorized selected Allison Transmission distributors to service Odyne systems across North America. In mid-2014, Odyne became a member of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). At the annual convention in July, utility industry leaders encouraged all members to lead the way in adopting alternative technologies by pledging at least 5% of vehicle sales in 2015 toward plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and technologies. Odyne’s backlog for 2015 is being fueled by the EEI member commitment and how appropriately the Odyne technology can help deliver on their pledge. Earlier this year, We Energies took delivery on two Odyne hybrid system equipped bucket trucks as part of a 292 vehicle, $45.4 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and South Coast Air Quality Management District of California (SCAQMD) award. Odyne is developing and deploying approximately 120 plug-in hybrid systems for trucks for companies and governmental entities throughout North America as part of the award. “We are proud to be adding these hybrid trucks to our fleet”, noted Jewel Currie, We Energies director of transportation, health and safety. “They’ll help us lower our fuel costs and reduce emissions. Plus, our employees and customers will notice how much quieter they are in the field.” Both trucks are equipped with diagnostics to measure the performance of the hybrid trucks relative to others in the We Energies fleet. Odyne has recently been approved as an eligible vehicle for the recently expanded Drive Clean Chicago program, promoting clean air and better business solutions for Chicago’s fleets. Under the program, over $11.2 million has been funded for vouchers for alternative fuel vehicles over 6,001 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and public stations in the city of Chicago and its six counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will. The incentives under the program cover 80% of the incremental cost of the vehicle. For further information, visit us at www.odyne.com and follow us on Twitter @Odyne.
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GET INVOLVED WITH WISCONSIN CLEAN CITIES! Wisconsin Clean Cities Member Video Challenge! Any interested member of WCC can submit a 30 second video of why they chose to be part of Wisconsin Clean Cities and how it has benefited their company. The winner will have their video featured on our homepage along with their company’s logo and website link. All videos will be combined and displayed on our members page and social media site. Please submit videos to Tim Verbeke at tim.verbeke@wicleancities.org by May 17, 2015 or contact him for more information!
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!
Your membership will allow us to continue to strive for reduced petroleum consumption, clean air, and an improved quality of life. Along with helping support many projects we are currently working on throughout Wisconsin, your membership would also include several benefits: • Information on upcoming grants that will allow your company to save money on infrastructure, vehicles, or fuel, as well as information about projects and the latest alternative fuels news • Support for grant preparation or assistance • A representative from your company may serve on our Board of Directors and supporting committees • Access to Wisconsin Clean Cities events, which include seminars, meetings, and conferences • Networking opportunities with fleets and industry partners • Technical training, workshops, and webinars • Individual consultation and technical assistance • Public recognition for progress in reducing petroleum consumption and assistance with media outreach. Diamond Member
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WCC MEMBERS & ALTERNATIVE FUELS NEWS Clean Energy CNG for Dean Foods AllEnergy Chooses Kwik Trip for Fueling Needs U.S. Gain and Midwest Cargo partner for new CNG station PG&E Sees Hybrid Promise, Odyne Offers Hybrid Vehicles Clean Energy LNG for Raven Transport Espar Rebrands Itself as Eberspaecher BioCNG Expanding for St. Landry Parish Dane County moving forward with construction of regional medical examiner’s complex, new ‘green’ highway garage GAIN® Clean Fuel and American Fueling Systems Partnering on Atlanta CNG Station Clean Energy CNG at Orlando Airport New Cummins Onan 5.5 kW gaseous generator set for CNG commercial fleet trucks Emterra Group goes even greener with compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion Energy Department Funds Alternative Fuel Vehicle Projects Obama Orders Federal Agencies to Cut Fleet Emissions The Top 10 U.S. Regions for EVs, According to ChargePoint Will low oil prices signal a decline in NGVs? California Approves DME for Use as Vehicle Fuel EPA: Light-Duty Automakers Surpassing Emissions Standards U.S. Reps Introduce Alternative Fuel Tax Parity Act Peterbilt Unveils Medium-Duty CNG Platform, More LNG Options April issue of Automotive Fleet: Green Fleet How NGV Sales Fared Against Low Oil Prices in 2014 Apply for the SAFE Energy Security Prize! Last Call: Double Incentives for Mowers House Members Seek to End Ethanol Mandate DoI Sets Frack Regs, Industry Files Suit Energy Department Announces $20 Million to Develop Advanced Electric Motors
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CONGRATULATIONS Kwik Trip & Paper Transport!
MARK YOUR CALDENDARS!
April 15, 2015 NAFA 2015 Institute and Expo Orlando, FL
May 4-6, 2015 Fleet Management Expo
April 16, 2015 Police Alternative Fuel Summit Buffalo Grove, IL
May 4-7, 2015 ACT Expo Dallas, TX
April 16, 2015 UW-Whitewater 2nd Annual EcoFair Whitewater, WI
May 20, 2015 Outpost Natural Foods Alternative Fuels Event Mequon, WI
April 21, 2015 12th Annual Green Vehicles Workshop Milwaukee, WI
May 21, 2015 WPCA Extravaganza Milwaukee, WI
April 29, 2015 2015 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Virtual Awards Ceremony Webinar -1:00 PM CST
June 23, 2015 WI Clean Cities Inaugural Clean Air Golf Outing Waukesha, WI
Indianapolis, IN
CHECK THESE OUT!
CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE! www.wismartfleet.org
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Pictures from the First Responder Training Classes
WCC is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), organization, and is one of nearly 100 Clean Cities coalitions across the U.S. WCC works to reduce emissions, encourage the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles, and develop the refueling infrastructure necessary to sustain the industry.