Boesel

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Clean Truck Opportunities Along the Borders XI Border Energy Forum Tijuana, Mexico Advanced Transportation Technologies John Boesel President and CEO Clean Transportation Solutions

MISSION STATEMENT: 

MISSION STATEMENT CALSTART is dedicated to the growth of an advanced transportation technologies industry that will: Create high-quality jobs; Clean the air; Reduce dependence on foreign oil; and Prevent global warming

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2004 115+ Worldwide Participant Network 3 Offices in Western States WestStart: A Strategic Broker for Advanced Transportation Regional in Name National and International in Targeted Areas CALSTART is WestStart’s California Operating Division

115 Organizations Have Joined WestStart (partial list below): 

115 Organizations Have Joined WestStart (partial list below)

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Transportation 54% Residential 8% Electricity Generation (In-State) 9% Industrial 18% California Contribution: CO2 Emission Sources Commercial 4% Electricity Generation (Out-of-State) 7% Source: 1997 Global Climate Change, CEC >50% of CO2 emissions in CA from transportation vs. 30% nationally State has clean power generation mix….the future for the nation?

Government Actions to Address Global Warming: 

Government Actions to Address Global Warming California first state in nation to adopt measure to control greenhouse gases from passenger car market 30% reduction by 2016 State action brings CA in synch with Mexico which signed Kyoto Treaty

European Union Transportation Energy Goals: 

European Union Transportation Energy Goals The EU Supports Portfolio Approach State of CA Also Has 20% by 2020 Goal New EC Report: NG goal viable – H2 goal too optimistic – 2% more likely

WestStart-CALSTART’s Opportunity Vision: 

WestStart-CALSTART’s Opportunity Vision Many Paths to the Future – Transition from Mono-fuel to Poly-fuel future NGV BEV Alt Fuel Hybrid H2 ICE Lightweight Materials Biofuels

German NGV Program: Strong National Leadership: 

German NGV Program: Strong National Leadership Long-term commitment to preferential tax policy for natural gas – through 2020 20,000 to > 500,000 NGVs by 2018 Argentina already has more than 1.3 million NGVs

Natural Gas Proving Reliable and Affordable in U.S. Niche Markets: 

Natural Gas Proving Reliable and Affordable in U.S. Niche Markets Over 7,000 natural gas transit buses on road More than 24% of pending orders for NG transit buses More NG than oil in world NG is the cleanest fossil fuel

Hybrids Ready for Prime Time?: 

Hybrids Ready for Prime Time? 14 hybrid medium- and heavy-duty trucks shown at HTUF National Meeting 250 fleet and industry attendees

Hybrid Electric Delivery Truck: 

Hybrid Electric Delivery Truck Solectria hybrid driveline Supercapacitors for energy storage Now in testing with DHL for regional cargo delivery

Trucks and Buses Also Adopting Hybrid Technology: 

Trucks and Buses Also Adopting Hybrid Technology FedEx testing 20 hybrid trucks in U.S. – achieving 50% improvement in fuel economy 30% of New Flyer Industries bus orders in 2004 were hybrids Over 10 different U.S. companies developing heavy-duty hybrid systems including GE, Allison, Osh Kosh, and BAE Systems

Hybrid Electric Trouble Truck: 

Hybrid Electric Trouble Truck Class 6/7 Hybrid Electric 40-60% Fuel Economy Improvement Greatly Improved Total Emissions Idle Reduction (shuts off at work site) 25 kW power export Meets or exceeds driving performance requirements 20+ pre-production trucks to be built and assessed

California and Texas Incentive Programs: 

California and Texas Incentive Programs Both states have generated funds to replace old diesel engines with more advanced engines or alternative fuels Funds have supported diesel to diesel and diesel to alternative fuel strategies Similar program for trucks frequently traveling in border communities? Moyer Program Summary – Greater Los Angeles Area Only

CA, Texas, Now Border Cities?: 

CA, Texas, Now Border Cities? More than 4.5 million trucks cross Mexico into U.S. each year Total value of U.S.- Mexico trade via road traffic in 2003 was (USD) 163 billion Modest fee of $1 (USD) per crossing on all trucks could be used to pay for cleaning-up older trucks or switching to alternative fuels With global positioning technology, funds could be restricted to only those trucks operating consistently in border communities Managed by cross-border Clean Cities Coalitions such as El Paso/Juárez or Tijuana/San Diego,

Peaker Plant Off-Set Program: 

Peaker Plant Off-Set Program During electricity crisis in California, major utility (PG&E) paid for conversion of refuse fleet from diesel to natural gas to off-set “Peaker Plant” emissions Net result: over-all lower emissions Total investment by PG&E in trucks and refueling facility: (USD) 120 million Win-Win-Win for the state: Increased electricity production, cleaner air, and reduced demand for oil Natural Gas Refuse Truck Paid for by PG&E

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