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Article April 29, 2017

Press Release: Trucking Efficiency Workshop—Indianapolis

TRUCKING EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP, INDIANAPOLIS—Idle Reduction, 6×2 Chassis, Aerodynamics, AMT’s, Tires, Tire Pressure Systems, & Vehicle Benchmarking

Wednesday, March 15 2017, Indianapolis—This workshop is being held in partnership with the Green Truck Summit and the Work Truck Show. The day will include a deep dive into tractor and trailer technologies to improve freight efficiency, an update on the Greenhouse Gas Phase 2 regulations, and an accounting of the most recent model year fuel efficiency and the technologies and practices that are contributing to it. The event will also include an Executive Leader dialogue and small group discussions on technologies.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, March 15
Time: 1:00pm – 5:30 pm in Indianapolis between the Green Truck Summit and Work Truck Show.
Venue: Indiana Convention Center, Room 238
100 S Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225

Agenda
12:30 p.m. Registration
1:00 p.m. Trucking Efficiency – Mike Roeth, Executive Director NACFE
1:30 p.m. Latest on GHGp2 – Jackie Yeager, Cummins, GHG & Fuel Efficiency Policy Director
2:00 p.m. Fuel Efficiency and Truck Production – Kenny Vieth, ACT Research, President and Sr Analyst
2:20 p.m. Leader Dialogue: Jackie and Kenny joined by Amy Boerger, Cummins, VP NA Engine Business, Dan Hancock, Retired Allison Executive and Past SAE International President, and a Fleet TBD
3:00 p.m. Break & Networking
3:15 p.m. Confidence Report Findings and Small group table discussions
4:30 p.m.
Wrap up & Networking

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trucking-efficiency-workshop-indianapolis-tickets-31037026582

About Trucking Efficiency Workshops: http://www.truckingefficiency.org/workshops

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