2017 ACT Expo Long Beach CA

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List of display vehicles now posted at ACTexpo website. Conference May 1-4 2017. Exhibition May 2-3. 300 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach CA. In the list are featured Energy Solutions F-150 Adsorbent Natural Gas crewcab pickup, Thomas Built CNG school bus, and Trillium s CNG Ford F-350 Utility Service Truck.

Expo Hall-only pass is $50 (through midnight March 31, may change in last month of registration) and allow entry on Tuesday 4:45-6:45pm and Wednesday 12:30-2:30 and 4:00-7:00.

http://www.actexpo.com/vehicles

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Among the speaker list published this week, Gary Maresca, senior director of fleet services, Bimbo Bakeries is a featured speaker at ACT Expo. Bimbo has CNG big rigs. Mark Matheson, CEO & president, Matheson Trucking uses CNG and LNG big rigs under a contract to haul US MAIL between Los Angeles and Seattle as well as other intermountain hubs. And Rob Neitzke, president, Cummins Westport will be giving a summary of natural gas big truck engines.

http://www.fleetsandfuels.com/fuels/...eaker-line-up/

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April 26, 2017 - Quantum s new module provides up to 60 Diesel Gallon Equivalents (DGE), and allows Back-of-Cab window visibility. Additionally, the Q-Cab60 is equipped with one Q-Lite® cylinder. Developed by Quantum, it is described as the lightest tank in the industry weighing only 135 lbs to achieve 60 DGE by a single tank.

http://www.ngvglobal.com/blog/quantu...cng-range-0426

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Highlights from the 2017 ACT Expo in Long Beach CA follow. The industry participants on display included Daimler, Kenworth, BYD, Mitsubishi Fuso, Agility, Penske, Trillium, Ford, Toyota, GM, Honda, Kia, Fiat, Cimarron, PG&E, GreenPower, Workhorse, Parker Hannifin, Swagelok, Atlas Copco, Angi, Chart, Ariel, TruStar, Quantum, Galileo, Cenergy, Comdatak, Icom, Roush, and others shown at this link:

http://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/GNA/AC....aspx?shMode=E


Agility CEO Kathleen Ligocki will provide details on its new propane powertrain system capability, which will broaden its portfolio for global commercial vehicle OEMs.

http://www.oemoffhighway.com/engines...vehicle-market


The rep with the HEIL Autocar-Refuse Truck w/ISL-G NZ Natural Gas Engine said targeting specific engine/tank packages to the different duty cycles of curbside collection (constant starts/stops), dumpster collection (tethered routes from yard), and transfer big rigs (long runs to landfills) has allowed CNG to shine by selecting extra torque engines where appropriate and fuel capacities that fit the assignments (try this with over-the-road trucking . . )

US Hybrid displayed its Class 8 LNG Plug-in Hybrid Truck. The largest classification, Class 8, is > 60,000 lb.

http://www.greenfleetmagazine.com/ch...s-engines.aspx


UPS unveiled its hydrogen fuel-cell package delivery car (van):

https://www.pressroom.ups.com/pressr...3730807330-217


Honda had its Clarity sedans on the floor: Fuel Cell, Electric and Plug-in Hybrid.

The Absorbed Natural Gas (ANG) pickup was there and is now available with its low pressure fueling appliance:

http://cenergysolutions.com


http://www.ngvjournal.com/exclusive-...ENVIO%20SIMPLE

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No spell check error. the ANG technology in the previous post about the ACT Expo in Long Beach should be spelled: adsorbed.

Adsorption is defined as the adhesion of an extremely thin layer of molecules onto the surfaces of particles. German physicist Heinrich Kayser coined the term "adsorption" in 1881. Adsorption is a different process from absorption, in which a substance diffuses into a liquid or solid to form a solution.

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See exhibit hall for $100 at 2018 ACT-Expo at Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach CA. April 30 - May 3. Booth for Simple-Fill - a 4gge/hr CNG compressor using incompressibility of a working fluid to compress the gas (instead of pistons) is at booth 1417. The Go-Flo trailer-mounted natural gas CNG compressor (20gge/hr) from OnBoardDynamics is at the hall entrance. Hall layout and agenda link here:

https://www.actexpo.com

http://simple-fill.com

https://www.onboarddynamics.com

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ACT Expo April 23-26 2019 announced winners of the Fleet Awards:

The 2019 Leading Carrier Award winner is Dillon Logistics Inc. (Burr Ridge, IL), a natural gas leader in heavy-duty trucking for liquid and dry bulk over-the-road trucking, expanding their fleet of clean-burning liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.

The 2019 Leading Private Fleet Award winner is Matheson, a United States Postal Service mail carrier, operating natural gas vehicles in 30% of their fleet. Matheson has committed to assist the USPS in achieving their goal of reducing diesel use 20% by the year 2020.

The 2019 Transit Award winner is San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, operating over 300 CNG buses.

https://www.act-news.com/news/2019-a...-fleet-awards/

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IVECO Press Room Nov 3, 2020 - IVECO S-Way NP 460 wins Sustainable Truck of the Year 2021 Award

Maurizio Cervetto, Vado e Torno Deputy Editor, stated: “With the IVECO S-Way NP, IVECO is setting a new reference in productivity and efficiency for long-haul alternative traction vehicles. The IVECO S-Way is not only the only natural gas vehicle with 1000-mi range; it is also the new reference in consumption with 4.12 km per kg of gas.

Thomas Hilse, IVECO Brand President, commented: “We are very proud of this important award, which supports our view of the vital role of natural gas in achieving a sustainable long-haul transport. It is the only solution that is immediately available. It is the starting point on the path to zero-emissions, and the IVECO S-Way proves that it is already a reality. It achieves a 95% reduction in Particulate Matter and 90% in NO2 compared to Diesel. And, when running on bio-methane, it generates 95% less CO2.

IVECO has been investing in alternative tractions for more than 20 years, developing the extensive experience that makes it today’s reference for natural gas in the European market with more than 35,000 natural gas vehicles sold. This has led to the development, in just a few years, of a widespread network of some 80 LNG fuelling stations in Italy alone.

https://www.iveco.com/en-us/press-ro...021-Award.aspx

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ACTNews Jan 27, 2021 ACT Expo 2021: New Year, Another Innovative Experience

ACT Expo will be returning to Long Beach, California, from August 30-September 2, 2021, offering the latest technologies, fuels, and policies driving economic and environmental sustainability affecting numerous transportation sectors. After switching to a virtual event in 2020 due to COVID, attendees will once again bump elbows with the leading clean tech titans, including vehicle OEMs and suppliers, policymakers, sustainability experts, and fleets that have already started pioneering near-zero and zero-emission technologies.

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), Penske Transportation Solutions, and Shell are returning as presenting sponsors. DTNA offers its customers a variety of alternative fuel vehicles including the eCascadia and eM2 battery-electric trucks. Penske has been implementing near-zero and zero-emission transportation technologies. Shell offers carbon negative RNG, battery-electric vehicle charging, hydrogen transportation fuel, and next-generation biofuels.

The industry’s leading suppliers are already confirmed to participate, including the aforementioned Presenting sponsors, as well as Platinum sponsors — Dana, Hyliion - the maker of CNG-electric hybrid systems for Class 8 trucks, Peterbilt, Meritor, and Volvo — and Gold sponsors — Agility, Allison, Bauer, BYD, Dulevo, Eaton, Ford, General Motors Fleet, Honda, International Truck, Hino, Lion, Linamar, Momentum, Morgan Kolson, Nissan, Propane Education & Research Council, Oshkosh, Sea Electric, fuel-cell electric truck (FCET) manufacturers Kenworth and Toyota, XL Fleet, Workhorse, and Xos. View the full list of sponsors at: www.actexpo.com/sponsors.

Registration is now open with early bird rates of $350 for fleets and $795 for industry registrations. Rates increase after April 16, 2021. For more information, visit www.actexpo.com.

https://www.act-news.com/news/act-ex...ve-experience/

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Expo Hall passes 2021 ACDT Expo Long Beach CA only $50

https://web.cvent.com/event/23e400f3...e6132/register

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Heavy-duty OEMs will take center stage at ACTexpo 2021, with Volvo’s Lars Stenqvist and Jason Skoog, general manager of Peterbilt and vice president of PACCAR, addressing attendees.

Other featured speakers include:

Rakesh Aneja, Head of eMobility, Daimler Trucks North America
Maryam Brown, President, Southern California Gas Company
Michael Cleveland, Senior Manager – Emerging Technology, BNSF Railway
Mike Costanza, Director of Environmental Services, Penske Transportation Solutions
Jillian Evanko, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chart Industries, Inc.
Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO, Hyliion
James K. Kamsickas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dana Incorporated
Travis Katz, CEO and President, BrightDrop
Shawn Kerrigan, COO and Co-Founder, Plus
Craig Knight, CEO, Hyzon Motors
Boris Kort-Packard, Chief Engineer, Global Vehicles, Fedex Express
Çetin Meriçli, CEO and Co-Founder, Locomation
Chris Rovik, Executive Program Manager, Toyota Motor North America
Salim Youssefzadeh, CEO and Co-Founder, WattEV

https://www.act-news.com/news/act-ex...tive-speakers/

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Oct 19-21 2021 NGV21 NGVAmerica Annual Meeting and Industry Summit

Registration is open for NGV21 to be held at Wigwam Resort 300 East Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, Arizona. Off site tours are available to:

RNG plant located at the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is the largest biogas-to-RNG facility of its kind in the United States. The WWTP is capable of processing raw biogas at a rate of 3,250 scfm.

Waste Management’s Goodyear White Tank Hauling and Transfer Station features time fill and fast fill refueling dispensers as well as a multi-bay maintenance facility with complete CNG vehicle servicing capabilities.

https://ngvshow.com/2021-summit-agenda/#agenda

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Erick Sanchez for NGVAmerica Oct 26, 2021 - 2021 NGV Achievement Awards

Twelve organizations and individuals were honored at NGVAmerica's 2021 Industry Summit and Annual Meeting for their contributions toward the advancement of natural gas as a transportation fuel.

The 2021 NGV Achievement Award Recipients are:

AJR Trucking Natural Gas Fleet Program
Matheson Trucking Natural Gas Fleet Program
Pac Anchor Transportation, Inc. Natural Gas Fleet Program
National Ready Mixed Concrete Co. Natural Gas Fleet Program
Foothill Transit Natural Gas Transit Fleet Program
TransLink – Coast Mountain Bus Co. Natural Gas Transit Fleet Program
City of Lake Jackson, TX Natural Gas Public Fleet Program
Southern California Gas Company NGV Utility Leadership

Tom Sewell Lifetime Achievement Award
Eddie Murray NGV Horizon Award
Dave Clement NGV Horizon Award
State Rep. J.M. Lozano (TX-43) NGV Public Policy Champion

https://ngvamerica.org/2021/10/26/ng...dustry-summit/

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It's nice to see both Tom and Dave be recognized.

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Tom Sewell, Lifetime Achievement Award

Tom Sewell is a lifelong resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in electrical electronics technology. In 1984, Tom started his own company, Sewell Electrical, a small electric company which he ran and operated with a few employees. Tom began his involvement in the compressed natural gas (CNG) industry in 1989 when a major oil company approached him to build a CNG station at the Midway Truck Stop between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. As a result, Tulsa Gas Technologies (TGT) was established and the first TGT CNG dispenser was manufactured in July 1990. The next year Tom and TGT joined what is now NGVAmerica. By 2000, Tom was chosen to help lead the largest gas company in India in starting a CNG program within the city of New Delhi; TGT has now supplied over 500 CNG dispensers across India. In 2010, Tom started Blue Energy Fuels as an operating company to develop and operate CNG stations in Oklahoma; since then, BEF has consistently sold 600,00 to 800,000 gallons of CNG every year.

In January 2012 Tom began his broadcasting career at Cox Media Group’s KRMG “WHEELS SHOW”. The show continues to be broadcasted nationwide on CMG’s sister stations and is a weekly call-in show on Saturday mornings. Tom’s knowledge and experience has benefitted our industry; he was there in the beginning days of the NGV 4.0 Standards Committee that developed industrywide CNG codes and standards, and Tom was part of the initial advisory group to lead NIST into calibration standards for CNG dispensers. He later helped co-develop a CNG dispenser proving meter to calibrate CNG dispensers. Throughout his career, Tom has served as an informal energy and transportation advisor and confidante to multiple elected officials, including former Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallen, former U.S. Rep. John Sullivan, and U.S. Senator James Inhofe. Tom’s understanding of our industry and relationships with policy makers in Washington including representatives from his home state of Oklahoma have greatly benefited our industry and its efforts over the years. Tom’s newest challenge is providing virtual pipeline services to fracking sites and natural gas emergency gas outage work. Tom and his wife Jan have been married for 40 years and are proud parents of three children and eight grandchildren. Tom Sewell is a giant in our industry; it is with great pleasure that we honor him with this Lifetime Achievement Award.