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Ford Motor Co.
www.ford.com
Ford the US leader in
hybrid vehicles, and was the first company worldwide to offer a hybrid Sports Utility Vehicle, the Ford Hybrid Escape. One of the first Hybrid Escapes to reach the New England Market participated in the 2004 AltWheels MOT-to-MIT Caravan!
Hybrids are just one of many environmentally innovative vehicles that Ford is working on. Click
here to see descriptions of activities related to hydrogen-fueled vehicles, biofuels, and other activities.
Ford's environmental commitment encompasses a broad range of corporate activities. A full list of them is available
here. AltWheels greatly appreciates the support of Ford Motor, and all its other sponsors.
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General Motors Alternative Fuels
www.gmaltfuel.com
General Motors believes hydrogen is the most effective long-term response to address the global climate issue in the motor vehicle industry. Fuel cell vehicles fueled by hydrogen are more than twice as energy efficient as internal combustion engines and produce zero emissions—only heat and water leave the tailpipe. With hydrogen produced from renewable sources of energy, fuel-cell vehicles are truly zero-emissions vehicles.
General Motors also believes that renewable biofuels, especially ethanol made from cellulose, will have a role in the mid- to long-term future in many regions, except Europe. Vehicles operating on biofuels have the potential to greatly reduce (though not entirely eliminate) greenhouse gas and other emissions. Furthermore, the vehicle technology is largely developed, and General Motors has produced and sold almost two million flexible fuel vehicles in North America that can operate on blends of gasoline and ethanol up to 85 percent ethanol (E85). In Brazil, GM produces vehicles that can operate on 100 percent ethanol.
General Motors envisions a period of transition from the internal combustion engine to the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and biofuels characterized by continuous improvements in conventional vehicle technologies (Gasoline Direct Injection, Active Fuel Management engines, variable valve timing, six speed transmissions, lightweight materials for mass reduction, and aerodynamics improvements), modern diesel technology, and the introduction of a variety of hybrid vehicles for consumer and commercial markets.
At GM, Fleet buyers and drivers have plenty of great choices. We offer a wide range of alternative fuel vehicles. All built to last. With several fuel types and today's most popular features. General Motors is helping its customers move in a new direction.
Staples
www.staples.com
Staples if proud to be a Green Sponsor of AltWheels. Staples takes it environmental
commitment seriously, with a number of programs including Environmentally Preferable Products,
Recycling Initiatives, and broader efforts on energy, climate and environmental education.
For descriptions of these programs click
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Environment is one of several Staples Corporate Responsiblity programs. To hear about what we are also doing in the areas of diversity, community, ethics and reporting, please visit the
Staples Soul web page.
Toyota Motor Co. Inc. USA
www.toyota.com
Toyota is the world's leader in "parallel" hybrid vehicles with the Hybrid Synergy Drive.
"Full" or parallel hybrids can run off either or both the gasoline engine, or the battery-powered motor, to move the car along. Unlike many other hybrids, the hybrid synergy drive delivers owners of the Toyota
Prius,
Highlander, and now the Camry to achieve better city mileage than the highway gas mileage.
In past years, Adam Vogel of
Toyota of Weymouth showed AltWheels participants what's under the hood of the Toyota
Prius, as well as test drives.
This year Toyota Motor is sponsoring AltWheels, as well as select Toyota dealerships.
Volkswagen
www.vw.com
Volkswagen is working on many fronts to make its vehicles, and the fuels they run on,
more environmentally responsible. This inlcudes the VW's top ranked fuel-efficient
TDI diesel vehicles such as the New Beetle, Jetta and Rabbit.
These vehicles offer up to a 35 percent increase in fuel efficiency, a fact recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Diesel versions of the New Beetle and Golf are the highest fuel economy models in their respective vehicle classes, according to the EPA and DOE's 2006 Fuel Economy Guide. Additionally, the Volkswagen New Beetle, Golf and Jetta hold four of the top ten positions for best fuel economy, according to the EPA. Volkswagen diesels have also been approved for use of B5 biodiesel fuel.
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Volkswagen is facing up to the challenges of sustainable mobility.
- Sustainability:
Economic, ecological and social compatibility are the driving forces
behind our fuel and powertrain strategy.
- Diversification of feedstocks:
The aim is to safeguard future supplies by using several different
raw materials for fuel production.
- Use of existing infrastructure:
The market launch of new fuels only has a realistic chance of success if they
can make use of the existing supply infrastructure.
For clean fuels, Volkswagen is banking on synthetic fuel.
In practical terms that means choose fuels which help reduce local emissions of
nitrous oxides and soot particles, and lower greenhouse gases such as CO2.
The Volkswagen Fuel Strategy provides one answer to these challenges.
The strategy represents a roadmap to sustainable mobility; a roadmap which already applies
and can be taken forward step by step.
Bringing a variety of alternative fuels such as methanol, ethanol, natural gas
and hydrogen to market is not an economically viable option. That would call for too many
different new production technologies, distribution infrastructures
and engine designs. For biodiesel and bio-alcohols such as ethanol, blending with
conventional fuels in line with existing fuel standards offers a more productive approach.
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Honda introduced the first Civic CVCC in 1974.
Today's 2006 Civic Hybrid gets 50 MPG (EPA).
American Honda
www.honda.com
Honda has the most fuel-efficient car fleet of all 10 major
vehicle manufacturers and was the first automaker in America
to introduce low-emission vehicles, hybrid vehicles and a
fuel cell car. Our environmental leadership is the result
of our independent investment in original technology. We will
continue this commitment to create cutting-edge technologies
that balance environmental responsibilities with our customers'
needs for performance and safety.
- The Union of Concerned Scientists named Honda as the 2004 Greenest Automaker
- The Accord Hybrid is the world's first V-6 powered hybrid and features Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology to deliver V-6 performance with 4-cylinder fuel efficiency.
- Honda's latest FCX fuel cell vehicle includes a new fuel cell stack developed by Honda that is capable of starting at temperatures as low as minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit. The fuel cell stack is less expensive to produce because it is made of stamped metal plates and has 50 percent fewer parts than earlier versions. Fleets of FCXs are on the road today in California, New York and Nevada.
- For Model Year 2005, more than 75 percent of Honda and Acura vehicles meet or exceed tough new Tier 2 emission standards, requiring a 75 percent reduction in NOx emissions-a year ahead of EPA requirements.
- Named the cleanest internal-combustion vehicle on earth by the EPA, the Civic GX runs entirely on natural gas. Unlike other flex- or duel-fuel vehicles, which operate primarily on gasoline, the Honda Civic GX is run on alternative fuel and is virtually pollution-free.
Clean Energy
www.cleanenergyfuels.com
Clean Energy, the leader in clean transportation in North America, has a broad client base in the refuse, transit, shuttle, taxi, trucking, airport and municipal fleet markets, with tens of thousands of vehicles fueling at strategic locations across the United States and Canada. With our main headquarters located in Seal Beach, Clean Energy is continually working to improve the air quality of Southern California. We provide clean-burning CNG (compressed natural gas) and LNG (liquefied natural gas) to a host of companies and municipalities. Clean Energy also designs, builds, operates and maintains fueling stations, offering the latest in convenience, technology and safety.
Clean Energy provides turnkey solutions to help fleets access the benefits of natural gas. Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) perform the same as their conventional gasoline or diesel-powered counterparts, but they run on clean-burning, efficient natural gas. NGVs are virtually free of severe toxic and carcinogenic emissions. Switching fleets over to this eco-friendly fuel reduces tailpipe emissions by up to 95%, compared to petroleum-based products. Replacing just one diesel-powered refuse truck with a comparable model run on natural gas is the equivalent of taking 325 automobiles off the road.
KeySpan Energy Delivery
www.keyspanenergy.com
KeySpan Energy Delivery is the largest distributor of natural gas in the Northeast with 2.5 million gas customers in New England and New York State. The company also is the largest investor-owned electric generator in New York State and manages a dynamic portfolio of service companies throughout the Northeast. In New England, KeySpan has the most aggressive compressed natural gas (CNG) station construction plans for the region. KeySpan has headquarters in Boston, Brooklyn and Long Island.
Massport - The Massachusetts Port Authority
www.massport.com
Who is Massport?
- We are Logan International Airport,
New England's gateway to the world and the nation's 19th busiest airport.
- We are Hanscom Field,
the region's premier general aviation airport.
- We are Worcester Regional Airport,
an emerging gateway serving the growing needs of Central Massachusetts.
- We are the Tobin Memorial Bridge, and
Boston's major link to Points North and a vital artery for tens of thousands of workers who rely on the bridge for their daily commute.
- We are the Port of Boston.
whose hundreds of waterfront businesses and more than 9,000 workers, bring hundreds of thousands of cruise passengers
through Boston and
ship more than a million tons of cargo every year.
Massport facilities employ more than 20,000 people and generate more than $8 billion for the region's economy every year. By safely and securely moving passengers and goods, our airports, seaport and other world-class transportation facilities lay the foundation of individual freedom and economic prosperity for New England in today's global marketplace.
Logan International Airport has long served as a testing ground for a number of cutting edge alternative fuel programs and technologies. Massport began converting its Logan-based shuttle buses in 1995 and now all of Massport's fleet of 33 airport shuttle buses operate using CNG. Logan is also home to the region's largest CNG filling station. Massport has worked closely with environmental agencies and airport tenants to encourage airport companies to convert their Logan fleets to alternative fuels. In 2001, Massport was hailed as an "AFV Hero" at the Opening Plenary Session of the Annual Clean Cities Symposium in Philadelphia.
In July 2003, Massport's CNG Shuttle Bus Program was named the "Concept Most Likely to Reduce Emissions" at the First Annual ALT Wheels Festival. The CNG buses are an integral part of Massport's aggressive alternative fuel program and are used to transport passengers between Logan's terminals, the MBTA station and Water Shuttle Dock.
Over 100 vehicles of Massport's Logan-based fleet operate on CNG or electricity. In addition, Massport has developed an annual vehicle acquisition program and procures additional CNG and electric vehicles as opportunities arise.In August 2006, Massport's CNG fleet will surpass the ten millionth mile.
Beginning with the first AltWheels in 2003, Massport has graciously provided shuttle bus service to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum and MBTA stops, using their buses powered with compressed natural gas (CNG). Thanks! Details on the full range of Massport environmental activities can be found
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Westboro Toyota - The Hybrid Center of Massachusetts
www.westborotoyota.com
Westboro Toyota hosts only hybrid center in North America is located in your backyard. The Hybrid Center of Massachusetts at Westboro Toyota on Rte. 9 in Westborough, Mass., is dedicated exclusively to assist and inform prospective clients and the New England public about alternative, clean forms of transportation.
The mission of the Hybrid Center of Mass. is to promote fuel-efficient transportation in order to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and fight global warming. By working together, we can one day drive our cars and trucks as well as heat and cool our homes and businesses without using CO2-producing fuels.
For more information, visit www.HybridCenterMa.org or call 508-621-2217. Sign up for the Hybrid Center's monthly newsletter which contains news and information about advances in hybrid technology, reviews of hybrid vehicles, incentives for those interested in buying a hybrid vehicle, and more.
To hear Gilles Labelle, manager of the Hybrid Center of Mass., as a regular expert on the 13-episode, 30-minute "This New Car: Clean, Mean Driving Machines," visit www.WICN.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm. "This New Car" is a production of WICN/90.5 FM, the NPR affiliate serving Central New England.
At Westboro Toyota, the Tonelli family's no-pressure sales team understands the importance of finding the right vehicle to fit your needs and desires. We will work with you to ensure an effortless transaction and your complete satisfaction. From oil changes and tune-ups to major repairs, we will schedule an appointment at your convenience. Your complete satisfaction is our goal; we follow up with our customers after every service. Our inventory consists of an extensive assortment of parts. Should a part be out of stock or a special order needed, our quick turnaround will have your vehicle ready to go in no time., and much much more.
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AVSG
www.avsglp.com
AVSG LP was formed in 1992 to develop the infrastructure required to support alternative fuels. They design, build, operate and maintain public access CNG fueling stations. As of May 2003, they operate nine stations across the Commonwealth and are planning to add three additional locations of CNG stations in the next twelve months. All stations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Boston CleanAir Cabs
www.bphc.org/bphc/cleanaircabs.asp
Boston CleanAir Cabs is a partnership of government agencies, private businesses, and community members dedicated to reducing fuel costs, air pollution, and human health exposures resulting from the existing taxi fleet in Boston by championing the introduction and proliferation of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles.
CleanAir Cabs started in 2004 with the idea of a concerned citizen who challenged the Boston Public Health Commission and the City of Boston Environment Department to encourage cabs with less impact on public health and the environment. From there, the group of stakeholders involved has grown to include the city's Hackney Division, Massport/Logan Airport, Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources, U.S.DOE's Clean Cities, Keyspan, a local bank, and local cab companies.
For further information, please contact one of the following:
Boston Public Health Commission
www.bphc.org/healthycities
Heathy City Initiative. The energy that we use in our homes and cars comes from fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. These fuels create air pollution and contribute to global climate change. Air pollution can trigger asthma attacks, make heart problems worse, and contain cancer-causing chemicals.
Global climate change could cause hotter temperatures and erratic weather in Boston. Warmer weather increases heat-related deaths and air pollution. Infectious diseases, such as West Nile Virus, may also increase as extreme weather events - like droughts and floods - become more intense.
There are simple ways to save energy and lower utility bills, while protecting our health from the threats of air pollution and climate change.
CityView Trolleys
www.cityviewtrolleys.com
With over 25 years in the sightseeing business, CityView Trolleys is proud to be the only Boston trolley company locally owned and operated exclusively in Boston. Scheduled for arrival in Spring 2007, CityView Trolleys's silver trolleys will be running on compressed natural gas (CNG).
Clair Toyota
www.clairtoyota.com
When you purchase a Toyota from Clair Toyota, it's a personal transaction between the Clair family and yours. As an extended part of our family we want you to receive the kind of treatment each of us would want and expect. Whether you're looking for a new or preowned Toyota, genuine Toyota parts and service, you will find the best value at Clair Toyota, on the VFW Parkway in West Roxbury.
Clair's reputation for customer satisfaction, comes from you. Over 63% of our business comes from repeat customers or referrals, double the national average. The Clair family has a strong commitment to our communities and helps to raise more money for over forty local charities. James, Joseph & Mark Clair were honored by the
Greater Boston Arc (GBArc) as "Men of the Year" for their outstanding contributions.
Dennis K. Burke
www.burkeoil.com
For over 40 years, Dennis K. Burke, Inc. has been reliably delivering premium diesel fuel, motor oil and gasoline to fleets and industry throughout the Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island area.
While Detroit offers several variations of new Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) that average over 50 miles to the gallon, independent fuel marketers are introducing "Biodiesel," a healthier, renewable energy solution that seems to be meeting just about everyone's approval. The Burke Gas Station on Beacham Street in Chelsea is the first station in the state of Massachusetts to offer biodiesel products Ð Biodiesel B20 at the pump and Biodiesel B100 in drums and pails.
Biodiesel is a clean, diesel fuel substitute made from soybeans, canola, and recycled cooking oil from restaurants. It can be burned safely in any standard, unmodified diesel engine, either in pure form (B100) or in a 20% blend (B20) with 80% petroleum diesel. Most truck manufacturers recommend using B20 in their engines. Pure biodiesel is completely biodegradable, and poses minimal concerns to soil and water contamination. Biodiesel is also non-toxic to plants, animals and humans. On the performance side, biodiesel's higher cetane rating results in excellent engine performance and fuel economy. Biodiesel has outstanding lubricity characteristics. Blend ratios as low as 1% can provide up to 30% more lubricity over conventional diesel fuel. And a higher flash point means it's safer to handle.
As one of New England's largest suppliers of diesel fuel, gasoline and motor oil products, Dennis K. Burke is proud to be first in bringing biodiesel to Massachusetts.
Greasecar Vegetable Fuel Systems
www.greasecar.com
Greasecar founder Justin Carven got involved in bio-fuels (for cooking rural Africa) in 1998, and as one of several students at Hampshire College learned about diesel engine's vegetarian roots, and how modern diesels could be adapted to run on vegetable oil, beginning with one of the college's tractors. Since then Justing and his colleagues have been working on fuel heaters, filters and purge systems that make running diesels on used vegetable oil a breeze, and clean enough for California!
The spring of 2004 Greasecar Vegetable Fuel Systems recieved wave of media attention and through continued support from the Lemelson Foundation have expanded their team of highly motivated people and moved into a new larger garage in Easthampton, Mass. where they have been refining their conversion kits.
Since the Spring of 2005, sales have skyrocketed, increasing Greasecar's revenue by 350%. Now with fourteen employees and an advanced and highly efficient production system, Greasecar is well equipped to provide thorough, personalized customer service and rapid order fulfillment. Greasecar has also added complete on-board and stationary filtration systems to its product lineup, as well as temperature gauges and an improper shutdown alarm, dubbed the Buzz-Box. These innovations by Josh, Justin and others of the team are driven by Greasecar's commitment to offering the most practical, efficient and smoothly integrated vegetable oil conversion system available today.
Honda Village
www.hondavillage.com
For 30+ years now, Honda Village has been proud to present one of the world's truly great line-up of automobiles in a convenient and fun atmosphere. We are tucked into Newton Corner, incredibly close by for most of greater Boston's population and right on the Pike for those coming into Boston. With a brand new showroom and Service and Parts Departments renown for their customer service, we are a great choice if you prefer a not-so-giant Honda store to visit. And we must be doing something right, since we were the fastest growing Honda dealer in New England last year!
Honda Village takes great pride in providing outstanding service to our team members, customers, and community.
Our principles are:
- To focus on the quality of our products & services.
- To conduct ourselves with integrity & respectfulness.
- To make every customer a satisfied one.
Massachusetts Clean Cities Coalition
www.mass.gov/doer/
The Massachusetts Clean Cities Coalition is a program that works to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) with the help of local businesses, organizations, and numerous state and federal agencies. The Coalition operates on the premise that we can change our communities for the better through cooperation and voluntary partnerships, working to improve air quality and reduce our reliance on imported oil. Part of a nation-wide program sponsored by the United States Department of Energy, Clean Cities also helps support the development of the necessary infrastructure to make AFVs a viable transportation option.
Emissions from vehicles are the single largest contributor to air pollution in many cities, making our air unhealthy to breathe and increasing our health care costs. Further, our gasoline and diesel fuel supplies rely heavily on imported oil that is becoming increasingly more costly to obtain. AFVs use domestically produced fuels, and, because these fuels are inherently cleaner, AFVs can offer substantially lower tail pipe emissions. By encouraging AFV use, the Clean Cities program will help achieve energy security and environmental quality goals at both the national and local levels.
Mathworks
www.mathworks.com
At The MathWorks, we express who we are as an organization through our guiding principle, our mission, and our core values. Developed over time, each represents a philosophy or goal that is intrinsically important to the organization. For details about Mathworks's Social Mission click
here.
Our guiding principle is "Do the Right Thing." This means doing what is best for our staff members, customers, business partners, and communities for the long term, and believing that "right" answers exist. It also means measuring our success, not merely in financial terms, but by how consistently we act according to this principle. Our mission and core values express what "doing the right thing" means in our day-to-day work.
Our mission articulates our goals as a company and how we go about achieving them. This includes our
Earthwise program. Our core values set out the principles that define who we are and how we work together. We invite you to explore these two different ways of understanding The MathWorks.
World Energy Alternatives
www.worldenergy.net
World Energy Alternatives, LLC is the nation's leading supplier of biodiesel, biodiesel blends and other biofuels. With offices in California and Massachusetts, along with production capabilities throughout the country, World Energy is a driving force behind America's commercialization of new bioenergy. Through its nation-wide network of leading fuel distributors, World Energy offers the most broadly accessible, highest quality, control-blended biofuel products available anywhere throughout the nation. Customers include the U.S. Military, the U.S. Postal Service, large commercial operations and hundreds of federal, state and local governments.
Zipcar
www.zipcar.com
Zipcar is a Boston based company that provides well over 7500 members access to a fleet of 230 cars so that they do not have to own their own car (or a second car). Members reserve a car on-line for as little as one hour any time of the day, let themselves into the vehicle with a smart card, and pay for use on a per-hour/per-mile basis at the end of the month. About 45% of members sell or avoid purchasing a car when they join the service. Because all the costs of car-ownership are folded in to Zipcar's rate, members are more aware of the true costs of operating a car, and drive far less than people who own their own cars. In metro-Boston and Washington DC, Zipcar has made access to shared cars as convenient as getting cash from an ATM.
Zipcar's surveys show that 40-50% of members sell or avoid purchasing a vehicle when they join the service. Since each car serves roughly 20 members, each Zipcar takes between 8 and 10 cars off the road- meaning less resource consumption and waste associated with manufacturing and maintaining those extra cars. Zipcar's service has so far taken an estimated 1000 cars off the road in Boston alone, and its service is growing by about 75 members and about 2 cars a week.
Zipcar is collaborating with local governments and developers to encourage planning for car sharing in future developments, including public housing, where residents often cannot afford to own cars. Environmental and alternative transportation groups support Zipcar's efforts as both practical and environmentally effective. Zipcar is located in Boston, Washington DC, and New York City.
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Azure CitiBus
Series Hybrid Electric Shuttle Bus
Azure Dynamics
www.azuredynamics.com
Azure Dynamics Corporation is a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric commercial and military vehicles and systems. The Company estimates it has more than 25 million miles of vehicle experience. Azure Dynamics' operations are based in North America and Europe. Azure Dynamics customers have used our vehicles for mail delivery, parcel delivery, taxi services, beverage deliver, packaged goods deliver and utility vehicles and shuttle bus operations.
This year at the AltWheels Festival Azure will be displaying a series hybrid-electric 20-passenger, ADA-compliant shuttle bus, named the Azure CitiBus, Series Hybrid Electric Shuttle Bus—CitiBus 2006.
Azure is currently working internationally with various partners and customers, including Purolator Courier Ltd., Canada Post, United States Postal Service, Smith Electric Vehicles, Workhorse Custom Chassis, DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. and AM General LLC. Azure Dynamics Corporation is a public company trading on the TSX (TSX: AZD) in Canada and on the AIM (LSE: ADC) in the UK. For more company information please visit www.azuredynamics.com.
Bank of America
www.bankofamerica.com
Bank of America is committed to the environment. Damage to our environment threatens the long-term sustainability of our economy, our prosperity and our way of life. At Bank of America, our environmental policies are shaped by our conviction that the health of our company is dependent on the health of communities and our society. Understanding that every part of our business has a potential impact on our environment, we commit to integrating environmental policy into our company's operations at every level.
At the Bank of America strive to decrease our impact on the environment by:
- Exhibiting environmental sensitivity in our core business products and services
- Implementing programs to recycle, reduce consumption, emissions and eliminate waste
In 2005, Bank of America was named a
Corporate Climate Champion by
Clean-Air Cool-Planet.
Bank of America offers products and services that help customers and those in the communities where we do business find solutions to environmental issues. These include buying paper sourced from suppliers using sustainable forestry practices, designing more energy efficient offices and banks, as well as a pilot program reimbursing Bank of America associates who purchase hybird cars.
These are just several examples of how we engage our associates in ourenvironmental campaigns, and create networks which promote environmetnal awareness, behavior and leadership skills among our employees and customers.
Details on these programs are available
here.
Bell Power Systems
www.bellpower.com
Bell Power Systems is the authorized distributor of John Deere diesel and natural gas engines for New England, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and a portion of West Virginia. We are the industry leader in our market area and horsepower range for product availability and customization serving all industrial, agricultural and marine applications.
To compliment the John Deere engine line, Bell Power Systems has recently been appointed the Yanmar Industrial engine distributor for the east coast including New England, the eastern portion of New York and Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.
In our 56,000 square foot production facility located in Essex, Connecticut, we design, fabricate and assemble complete power packages engineered to meet each customer's unique requirements.
Cummins
www.cumminsnortheast.com
Cummins Northeast is the exclusive distributor for Cummins diesel and alternate fuel engines, Cummins Power Generation, and Fleetguard Emission Solutions for New England and upstate New York. Cummins Northeast, a Massachusetts based distributor, serves most of New England including upstate New York with headquarters in Dedham, MA and locations in Williamsville, NY; Syracuse, NY; Rochester, NY; Albany, NY; Springfield, MA; West Lebanon, NH; and Scarborough, ME.
Cummins has long been a pioneer in emission research and development, investing in critical technologies to achieve future emission standards while meeting the needs of the customer. More than half of the $2.4 billion spent by Cummins on research and development in the last 10 years has been invested in emission reduction technologies. Cummins global presence gives us access to global talents.
Part of the Cummins clean diesel strategy is to involve original equipment manufacturers as early as possible in the development and integration process. This open exchange of information and technology has been, and will continue to be, instrumental in developing high-performance products that deliver optimum performance and reliability at the lowest total cost.
Cummins was the first to meet the EPA standards in 2002, and we're well on our way to meeting the next level of EPA standards in 2007. Engines with 2007 technology have been in field tests with end-users since mid-2005. And in 2007 Cummins ability to leverage its businesses will become even more of an advantage, as Cummins is the only engine manufacturer with wholly-owned subsidiaries providing technology for air-handling (Holset) and aftertreatment systems (Emission Solutions). For the U. S. on-highway truck market, Cummins has been the leader in the application of cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology for controlling NOx emissions.
Cummins environmental commitment goes beyond the development of current products, such as in the area of fuel cell research. In collaboration with the US Dept. of Energy, Cummins Power Generation is developing a 10-kilowatt (kW) solid oxide fuel cell system for a wide range of commercial and consumer applications. Such fuel cells will be able to use both fossil and renewable fuels in an highly efficient and environmentally friendly manner by producing electricity without combustion.
To download the Cummins 2005 Sustainability Report click
here.
eGo Vehicles
(including the former Emerging Vehicles)
www.egovehicles.com
eGO Vehicles
www.egovehicles.com
eGo is edicated to providing the best personal transportation vehicles available. And every single one of the eGo team has been personally involved with designing and building eGO versatile, rechargeable electric bicycles. eGo was founded by a teamwith extensive experience in battery technology, light vehicle design, manufacturing and marketing.
In Cambridge MA, eGo Vehicles, formerly Emerging Vehicles, exists to sell and lease environmentally advanced vehicles that will move people safely, cleanly, and efficiently through their daily lives.
eGo Vehicles is committed to seeking out and bringing to market reliable new technologies and vehicles.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
www.harvardpilgrim.org
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is the #1 health care plan in America, according to a joint ranking by U.S. News & World Report and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England, Harvard Pilgrim's New Hampshire affiliate, also topped the list after Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. The U.S. News & World Report/NCQA "America's Best Health Plans 2005" list was determined by data reported in the State of Health Care Quality 2005 report and is drawn from NCQA's Quality Compass¨ 2005, which publicly reports comparative results of more than 260 commercial health plans covering more than 61 million Americans. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is the only health plan to earn the nation's top rating from NCQA two years in a row.
For more than 35 years, Harvard Pilgrim has built a reputation for exceptional clinical quality, preventive care, disease management and member satisfaction and has consistently rated among the top plans in the country.
Since 1980, the Harvard Pilgrim Foundation has been providing financial support for community health programs and conducting teaching programs and research on topics such as women's health, asthma control, mental health care, medical ethics and enhancing access to care. In the area of environmental health, asthma prevention has been one of our largest issues. Raising awareness about the importance of good air quality—especially indoor air quality—is one of our greatest goals.
Hythane
www.hythane.com
Based in Denver, Hythane bridges the gap between fossil fuels and the Hydrogen Economy with its blended hydrogen fuel stimulant, patented as Hythane since 1988. Hythane is an alternative energy system that tunes engines, equipment and fuel storage to specific emissions standards. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ireland's Brehon Energy. Driven by trends in global infrastructure and environmental development, the Hythane Company is now productionizing its systems for worldwide market rollout.
Hythane is a mixture of natural gas and hydrogen, usually 5-7 percent hydrogen by energy. Natural gas is generally about 90+% methane, along with small amounts of ethane, propane, higher hydrocarbons, and "inerts" like carbon dioxide or nitrogen. Hydrogen and methane are complimentary vehicle fuels. Adding a small amount of hydrogen extends methane's flammability range significantly, improving its combustion properties and helping reduce emissions.
IBEW Local 103 (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
www.ibew103.com
IBEW Local 103's mission is to provide the most skilled and productive workforce in the world, while at the same time protecting the rights and benefits of every worker. Our success in training and developing workers who deliver on-time and on-budget projects and foster a safe working environment speaks for itself.
Recently, Local 103 has become THE industry leader in emerging markets such as Wind Power and Solar Energy. With an eye toward the future, I.B.E.W. Local 103 has aggressively assumed a leadership role in the Renewable Energy field in Massachusetts. With government mandates in place that will ensure a continually larger share of the energy market is represented by alternative sources, Local 103 has recognized the inevitability of this market shift as well as the potential opportunities it presents.
In the Fall of 2002, Local 103 demonstrated its willingness and ability to adapt to new and emerging technological advances in energy by installing a 5.4 kW Solar System. More recently IBEW Local 103 installed a 100k kW wind turbine at its Apprenticeship Training Facility in Dorchester. These systems provide a high visibility presence just off the Expressway, and signals to all that Local 103 remains at the cutting edge of our industry. These technologies add to the IBEW's Apprenticeship Training Program and our Journeyman update classes. Local 103 is today installing solar energy in Commercial and Industrial buildings as well as residential homes throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
Livable Streets Alliance
www.livablestreets.info
LivableStreets Alliance is a non-profit organization that believes urban transportation has the power to make Boston a more connected, livable city. We promote safe, convenient, and affordable transportation for all users in urban Boston. Boston needs a world-class transportation network Ð one that makes our city a better place to live, work, and play.
The Livable Streets Alliance's projects fall into four strategic areas.
- Inspire a vision by sharing innovative transportation ideas from around the world—encouraging governments, communities, and the public to think about the crucial role that transportation plays in vibrant urban life.
- Build partnerships with other advocacy groups, providing resources, tools, and support that help them collaborate effectively and speak with a more powerful voice.
- Empower communities, providing practical knowledge that helps them envision better transportation and take charge of their neighborhoods.
- Create change in the way government approaches projects, improving results. We build consensus for balanced, actionable transportation plans that result in more livable streets.
National Association of Fleet Administrators
www.nafa.org
The National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA) is a not-for-profit professional society serving members who manage fleets of automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, and a wide range of specialized mobile equipment in the US and Canada. NAFA provides its members a full range of products and services, including statistical research, monthly and annual publications, regional chapter meetings, government representation, annual conferences and trade shows, educational seminars and more.
NAFA's Members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance and disposal of more than 2.7 million vehicles. These vehicles, with an average initial cost of $16,400, put NAFA Members in control of more than $44 billion worth of assets.
NAFA has more than 2,300 Members in 34 Chapters. To qualify as a full member, one must be responsible for the administration of a fleet of at least 25 vehicles. The majority of NAFA's members manage fleets for corporations, covering a wide range of manufacturing and service organizations, as well as government agencies including local governments. The typical NAFA member manages a fleet of approximately 1,200 vehicles. NAFA is also supported by more than 1,000 fleet professionals who do not qualify for either full or associate member status yet have a great interest in the field.
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Nuvera Fuel Cells
www.ibew103.com
Nuvera was formed in 2000 through the merger of Epyx Corp. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Arthur D. Little, Inc.) and De Nora Fuel Cells (a wholly owned subsidiary of Gruppo De Nora of Milan, Italy). The merger brought together 10 years of fuel processor technology from Epyx and 10 years of fuel cell stack technology from De Nora, as well as a wealth of knowledge, know-how, and expertise in chemical reactor design, electrochemistry, and system integration. In June 2006 Nuvera Fuel Cells broke ground on its new US Headquarters in Billerica.
Nuvera is recognized as a global leader in the development and advancement of multi-fuel-processing and fuel cell technology. Nuvera is committed to advancing the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell power modules for industrial vehicles and equipment and stationary applications by 2006, natural gas fuel cell power systems for cogeneration applications by 2007, and onboard gasoline fuel processors and fuel cell stacks for automotive applications by 2010.
Nuvera recently announced that its 5 kW PowerFlow™ fuel cell power module is available for purchase to customers with qualified applications. PowerFlow is the first in a series of fuel cell products—including power modules and complete stand-alone systems— for industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
At Nuvera, our fuel processing and fuel cell technologies continue to set the industry standard for ruggedness, simplicity, durability and performance. By working closely with our customers and partners and by understanding the market drivers, we are designing systems that meet the needs and requirements of equipment manufacturers and end users alike.
Propane Education and Research Council (PERC)
www.propanecouncil.org/
The Propane Education & Research Council promotes the safe, efficient use of odorized propane gas as a preferred energy source through investments in research, safety, and consumer initiatives. Since 1998, the Propane Education & Research Council has concentrated on the three important missions: research and development, safety and training, and consumer education. Each mission area has an advisory committee that creates activities for industry members and the public.
PERC's overall mission is to promote the safe, efficient use of propane as a preferred energy source. With Congress's passing of the Propane Education and Research Act (PERA) in 1996, the industry began to conduct a referendum among propane producers and marketers, who overwhelmingly approved the formation of the Council.
The Council receives funding by an assessment or "check-off" on each gallon of odorized propane gas. The assessment will collect five-tenths of one cent per gallon in 2006. The assessment is projected to collect $50.4 million dollars in 2006 to fund programs and projects. Through the Council, the propane industry has committed itself to a multi-year, multi-million dollar effort to improve consumer and employee safety, to fund research and development of new and more efficient propane equipment, and to expand public awareness of propane and its many uses and environmental advantages.
The Propane and Education Research Council would like to thank
Roush Industries for helping us support AltWheels this year.
Society of Automotive Engineers
www.sae.org
The Society of Automotive Engineers has more than 84 thousand members - engineers, executives, educators, and students from over 97 countries who share information and ideas for advancing the engineering of mobility systems. SAE provides information about standards, events, and technical information and expertise used in designing, building, maintaining, and operating self-propelled vehicles for use on land or sea, in air or space.
Every day SAE demonstrates its commitment to society through local, national, and international awareness programs that promote vehicle safety and maintenance and energy resource conservation. Through the SAE Foundation, SAE is also deeply involved in the engineering-related education of children, teachers, college students, and faculty. Industry and faculty awards provide recognition to outstanding contributors in the profession.
UTC Power
www.utcpower.com
UTC Power LLC, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. is a single-source provider of environmentally advanced energy solutions for transportation and onsite power markets. UTC Power's fuel cell unit, UTC Fuel Cells LLC, is a global leader in the development of fuel cell technology for each of these markets. The 300,000 square foot headquarters, research and development, and manufacturing facilities of UTC Power are located in South Windsor, Connecticut.
Transportation Programs
In Space. Since 1966, UTC Power's fuel cells plants have provided electric power and drinking water for astronauts on all US manned space flights, logging more than 90,000 hours in space. Each Space Shuttle is equipped with three UTC Power Fuel Cells.
On the Road. UTC Power develops proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology for next-generation automotive engines and auxiliary power units. UTC Power works with major automobile manufacturers, including Nissan, Hyundai and BMW, as well as the US Department of Energy, on development and demonstration programs for automobiles. Fleet vehicles. UTC Power applies its proprietary PEM technology to build fuel cell powered, zero-emission transit buses, fleet vehicles, and hybrid units for transportation in the US and global markets.
Onsite Generation Products
PureCell™ Assured Power Solutions. UTC Power's ultra-clean and quiet fuel cells provide up to 200 kW of uninterrupted electrical power and heat recovery for space heating and hot water. UTC Power manufacturers the PureCell™ 200 and offers related services, providing customers with a single-source solution for fuel cell power. Since 1991, UTC Power has delivered more than 275 power plants to customers in 19 countries on five continents, operating for over 7 million hours.
PureComfort™ Cooling, Heating and Power Solutions. UTC Power provides and services integrated Combined Cooling Heat and Power (CCHP) solutions based upon microturbines, which generate electricity on-site while at the same time recovering the exhaust energy to provide space cooling, heating and hot water. This highly efficient system provides the lowest cost energy with the lowest environmental impact, when compared to traditional utility power alone. One CCHP system can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by more than 10,000 pounds every year - the equivalent of removing about 250 passenger cars from US roadways.
Women's Transportation Seminar
www.wtsinternational.org
Founded in 1977, WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. Boasting more than 4,000 members - both men and women - WTS is helping women find opportunity and recognition in the transportation industry. Through its professional activities, networking opportunities, and unparalleled access to industry and government leaders, WTS is turning the glass ceiling into a career portal.
We are what we do. And the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) does a great deal. To fulfill its mission of advancing both the transportation industry and the professional women who are a growing part of it, WTS gives its members all of the necessary tools such as professional development, leadership training, scholarships, access to other professionals and a job bank, just to name a few.
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