Alternative Clean Transportation "ACT" Expo

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The ACT "Alternative Clean Transportation" Expo *"North America's Leading Alternative Fuel and Clean Vehicle Technologies Show"* Long Beach Convention Center, California - May 15-17, 2012 A revolution in the way we use energy in the transportation sector is underway. Never before has the industry seen such growth in the low carbon renewable fuel market and in the variety of advanced technology OEM products. In ACT Expo tradition, the 2012 event will showcase these the tremendous advancements and successes now taking place in the field. "What role will your fleet, fuel, vehicle, or technology play in the shift towards alternative fuels?" Conference Objectives: The program for the ACT Expo was designed with several specific goals in mind: To highlight a fuel-neutral array of alternative fuel and clean vehicle technology options across all weight classes; understanding that no single technology will provide a “silver bullet” solution to our nation’s energy security and air quality goals; To utilize a peer-to-peer information exchange to assist fleet operators with gaining first-hand information on real-world alternative fuel and clean vehicle technology projects to help accelerate the adoption of these technologies; and, To provide networking opportunities for buyers, sellers, and project developers, including: fleet operators, vehicle and engine manufacturers, policy makers, Clean Cities Coordinators, infrastructure providers, technology developers, and the public at large.
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012
6:30 p.m.	Welcome Reception at Gladstone's RestaurantScheduled the night before the official ACT Expo program gets underway, this reception is the perfect opportunity to kick off the networking experience by gathering with other conference attendees in a casual indoor-outdoor setting.

TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
8:30 a.m.	Technical ToursAttendees have the exclusive opportunity to visit and explore several local clean transportation technology projects. Site tour options may include: hydrogen and ethanol refueling stations, EV charging sites, and some of the world's largest natural gas refueling stations.
2:30 p.m.	Sessions Begin Conference Welcome Opening Remarks Tuesday's discussions will take place against a backdrop of variable economic and geopolitical climate, continued high oil prices, a changing regulatory environment, and new factors driving fuel supply and demand. Tuesday's program will provide a macro-level examination of the current opportunities, challenges and questions in the alternative fuels and clean transportation industry.
2:50 p.m.	Opening Keynote Address "The Shift: The Implications of Changes in the Global Energy Mix on Transportation Planning and Investment"Ever-present geopolitical concerns and increasing world demand for crude oil balanced against burgeoning domestic energy resources and important economic policy goals are shifting the traditional drivers for alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies from air quality and environmental considerations to a more holistic approach with a greater emphasis on energy and economic security. The opening keynote speaker will help to set the stage by putting the North American transportation fuel supply picture against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. The economic risk created by the current system will be discussed together with the tremendous opportunities created by a shift to environmentally-friendly and domestically-produced alternative fuels and more efficient vehicle technologies.
3:15 p.m.	Plenary Session #1 "The Transportation Fuel Supply in North America"North America is working aggressively towards the increased adoption of alternative fuels, efficient vehicle technologies, and non-petroleum powered vehicles as we strive for energy independence, cleaner air and increased diversification of the fuel supply. This panel will examine the current economic landscape and the factors that most significantly affect market development for all types of alternative fuels. Industry experts will assemble for discussion about how new resources, supply, and distribution channels are affecting the outlook for and adoption of alternative fuels. The economics of transportation fuels will be examined as well as how energy and resources are currently flowing in our economy and how the needs of the transportation industry are being prioritized.
5:00 p.m.	Expo Hall Grand Opening ReceptionACT Expo brings you 100,000 square feet of jam-packed Expo Hall space filled with the latest OEM product offerings, state-of-the-art technologies, fuel and infrastructure suppliers, and other cutting-edge solution providers. This is your first chance to look around North America's largest-ever assembly of alternative fuel and clean vehicle technologies. After browsing the show floor, unwind and catch up with colleagues and friends at the Chesapeake-sponsored reception in the Expo Hall. Food and drink will be served until 7:00pm.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012
8:30 a.m.	Welcome Remarks
8:40 a.m.	Morning Keynote Address
9:00 a.m.	Plenary Session #2 "Powering Up: The Increasing Feasibility of Electrification of the Transportation Industry"2011 saw a dramatic rise in excitement about electric vehicles (EVs) and the vision of a transportation system fueled by electricity. Key deployment projects launched in every weight class in cities and towns across America and even individual retail consumers became familiar with vehicle options and charging infrastructure. With key environmental benefits to be gained via electrification, this session will assemble key players from across the spectrum of electric vehicles, technologies, and equipment for an honest assessment of the current state of the EV industry and the challenges and opportunities of a zero emission transportation system.
10:15 a.m.	Coffee Break in Expo Hall
10:45 a.m.	Breakout Session #1 "Technology Showcase"Never before has the clean transportation sector enjoyed the benefit of such a wide variety of advanced technologies and fuels. This breakout session will showcase the very latest in alternative fuel vehicle and equipment offerings across a variety of weight classes and application types. Hear from OEMs, product suppliers, and component and system developers to obtain a well-rounded view of the latest clean and alternative fuel technologies available in the marketplace today. Ample time for Q&A and discussion amongst panelists will provide first hand insight into the real and practical costs, challenges and benefits to each of the technologies presented. 1. Light Duty 2. Medium Duty/Vocational Applications 3. Heavy Duty Trucking 4. Electrification of the Goods Movement System
12:30 p.m.	Luncheon in Expo Hall Ride & Drive
3:30 p.m.	Breakout Session #2 "Fueling: Building Infrastructure and Support Systems for an Integrated Distribution System"Successful alternative fuel planning requires the development of a robust and strategically planned infrastructure system that works seamlessly to support everyday fleet operational and consumer needs. These sessions will review existing successful, scalable models that point the way to long-term sustainable expansions of infrastructure networks. 1. Retail Fueling Models 2. Natural Gas Alternatives 3. Starter Stations to Kick Start Larger Deployments 4. Biofuels
5:00 p.m.	Reception in Expo Hall
6:30 p.m.	Reception Ends Evening Open for Dinners & Off-Site Networking
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
7:30 a.m.	Registration Opens Breakfast in Expo Hall
8:00 a.m.	Opening Remarks
8:15 a.m.	Plenary Session #3 - Executive Roundtable Part I "Investment Strategies for an Alternative Fuel Future"Investments in alternative fuels and clean and efficient vehicle technologies and projects are being made at an increasingly rapid pace. New commercially alternative fuel OEM products are debuted on a consistent basis and stories of large new end-user deployment projects routinely dominate today's industry headlines. These strategic investment decisions are not taken lightly as they will affect business operations for years to come. This panel will explore the rationale behind the investment decisions being made by top fleets and OEM executives. It will explore the panel member's outlook on economic influences shaping the market and help define the essential elements of a business case required for investment and growth in the advanced transportation technology arena. This discussion-based session will examine the approaches of industry leaders from a variety of industries and perspectives and will review their approach towards setting up their companies for success for the next 10, 15 and 20 years.
9:45 a.m.	Morning Keynote Address
10:15 a.m.	Coffee Break in Expo Hall
10:45 a.m.	Breakout Session #3 "Fleet Recipes for Winning Project Development: Assembling Partners, Technologies, and Funding for Long-Term Success"The nation's largest and most cutting-edge alternative fuel transportation projects will be on display here; showcased by the fleets and end-users responsible for these stories of success. This peer-to-peer information exchange will not only highlight these groundbreaking project efforts, where literally thousands of advanced technology vehicles are being purchased and deployed into commercial service, but it will provide the audience with recipes for successful project development. The recipe will include tips on technology and equipment selection, building the right partnerships, innovative thinking, a keen awareness of available opportunities, and a dash of good timing. See how real-world fleets are able to methodically approach the various steps of project development in order to deliver winning and effective project development strategies - strategies that result in successful vehicle deployments and a growing network of refueling infrastructure. 1. Milestone Fleet Deployments 2. Innovative Partnerships at Work 3. Funding and Financing: Business Cases for Fleet Deployment Projects 4. Using Alternative Fuels to Green the Supply Chain
12:30 p.m.	Expo Hall Closes Plenary Session #4 - Executive Roundtable Luncheon Part II "Breaking Out and Scaling Up: Moving to Tens of Thousands of Units Per Year"The alternative fuel and advanced technology sector has generally been characterized by sales volumes in the hundreds to thousands of units per year. Deployment efforts have been heavily subsidized and market penetration expectations consistently exceed achieved reality. Where initial barriers to entry have been overcome, stakeholders on all sides often struggle to maintain momentum in order to get to critical mass and "tipping point" levels. For any new OEM product to reach wide scale market penetration numbers in order to "move the needle" in terms of our broad policy goals, and to be commercially successful in the eyes of the manufacturer, individual product volume sales must start to be measured in the tens of thousands of units per year. Executives from industry leading companies, fleet operators and other stakeholder groups share their ideas on how and when can we start to reach such volumes, which technologies and platforms are likely to get there first, and what are some of the critical challenges and opportunities to achieving such levels. The panel will help to identify critical path issues as the industry works to scale up to sustainable sales numbers.
2:30 p.m.	Day Two Closing Remarks
3:00 p.m.	Program Adjourns