Hybrid Truck Users Forum Meetings

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2011 Baltimore, Maryland

The 11th HTUF Meeting formally showcased its expansion to the Hybrid, Electric and Advanced Truck Users Forum (HTUF 2011), demonstrating the new capabilities and market introductions of hybrid, electric and advanced medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. HTUF partners CALSTART and the U.S. Army TARDEC-National Automotive Center brought together stellar business, technology, policy and academic leaders to speed faster growth. Among the key developments were:

The H in HTUF Expands: Merging Electric and Hybrid Interests and Strategies
This year’s conference had very significant participation, close to 50/50 from hybrid and electric truck manufacturers and suppliers, and this emphasis will continue moving forward. A comprehensive E-Truck Task Force session outlined the needs to grow the electric segment.

More Truck Products for Wider Applications
The 2011 Expo Hall grew to 50,000 square feet, up from 12,000 in 2010. This year’s conference saw a wide range of vehicle systems in or nearing production featuring pure electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid electric, hydraulic hybrid, or work-site electrification. Among the vehicles on display included an Azure plug-in hybrid shuttle bus, the EVI (UPS) electric delivery van, the Freightliner hybrid electric armored truck, the Quantum plug-in hybrid pick-up-truck, and the BAE 80,000 lbs GVW hybrid electric dump truck. The OEMs are listening to their customers and are continuously improving their hybrid products. Fleets have signaled their intent to purchase more product given the right value equation.

More Flexible Funding – at the States
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley unveiled two initiatives for Maryland truck owners incentivizing the purchase of all-electric heavy-and medium-duty trucks and idle reduction technologies. New York City announced it was close to unveiling its clean truck purchase voucher. And California signaled it is expanding its HVIP voucher to include lighter commercial e-trucks and work site idle reduction systems. Two additional changes coming to the program include a new lower weight class that makes the Transit Connect Electric eligible for funding, and, in November, school buses will get an additional $10,000 over current funding levels.

More Help in DC: Need to Work Together to Get It
A bipartisan panel of key Congressional staff observed that while budget issues dominate, they also noted the advanced truck industry has support and there still may be hope in 2011 for hybrid and electric incentives at the federal level – if we get our voices heard. HTAG, the Hybrid Electric and Advanced Truck Action Group is pursuing this. Made up of a subset of HTUF members, they advocate for purchase incentives and industry support. But we need more companies to take part now. This Baltimore Sun editorial, published during HTUF 2011, highlights the critical role of incentives in driving the early sale of these vehicles.

More Growth: First HTUF Investor Panel Sees “Bullish” Outlook for Sector
This year’s HTUF conference featured one of the nation’s leading clean energy lenders (Wells Fargo Bank) and a major cleantech investment firm (Capricorn Investments LLC). The panelists agreed that the movement toward more efficient commercial vehicles is “inevitable” and that the pace of technological change and adoption will most likely accelerate over the next five to 10 years.

More Global: HTUF Success Goes to China
Brad Hess of the U.S. Department of Commerce Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) announced an award to CALSTART for the development of a U.S.-China Clean Truck Technology Forum. Drawing on the successes of HTUF, this partnership will connect U.S. truck and bus clean technology companies with Chinese partners and promote the export of American vehicle technologies to China.

More Leaders: 2 Prestigious Blue Sky Awards Presented
CALSTART’s prestigious Blue Sky Awards for 2011 honored two leaders: Coca-Cola was recognized for leadership in having the largest heavy-duty hybrid electric fleet in North America with more than 650 hybrid delivery trucks in major U.S. cities; Paul Skalny, Director of the Army’s TARDEC-National Automotive Center, was singled out for his long leadership in driving change in advanced military and commercial vehicles.

More Vehicles: the White House Recognizes HTUF Rides
This year’s Ride and Drive was kicked-off by Gary Guzy, White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) Deputy Director. WBAL-TV offered a great look at the range of vehicles from hydraulic hybrid refuse trucks to range-extended electric trucks.

More Momentum: Join Us in Charlotte in 2012
Building on the success of the 2011 event, HTUF 2012 will be held next fall in Charlotte, North Carolina. Look for final dates soon!
2010 Dearborn, Michigan

Nearly 700 people attended the 10th Anniversary of HTUF in Dearborn. Check out the HTUF blog for videos and pictures from the biggest and best HTUF ever.

Hybrid Truck Users Forum National Conference
September 28-30, 2010
Hyatt Regency Dearborn, Michigan

If you missed the biggest HTUF ever, or need a refresher, the HTUF National Conference 2010 Proceedings are here.

CALSTART members pay $100, non-members $150 - includes speaker presentations and final attendee list. To place an order, complete the HTUF 2010 Proceedings Order Form and return it by fax to 626/7454-5610. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.

For additional information, contact Debby DuBose, Event Manager at ddubose@calstart.org or call 626.744.5600
2009 Atlanta, Georgia

If you were one of the nearly 550 attendees at Hybrid Truck Users Forum National Conference 2009 in Atlanta, thanks for participating in the most successful, action-oriented event yet! Check out photos, videos, meeting minutes and more.

Presentations from the conference are now available! All registered attendees were sent an email with log-in instructions on November 18th. For non-attendees, conference materials will be available for a fee of $150. Please call 626/744-5600 to order yours today or if you have questions, email Debby DuBose, Event Manager at ddubose@calstart.org
2008 South Bend, Indiana

October 14-16
The 2008 conference was the most successful, biggest yet, with more than 550 attendees (a 35% increase over 2007) and more than 35 trucks and buses. The event featured the world's biggest medium- and heavy-duty truck and bus convoy and ride and drive. Special thanks to the outstanding support of the HTUF 2008 National Meeting host, Bosch Rexroth.
2007 Seattle, Washington

September 19-21
The 2007 conference was hosted by PACCAR Inc. and Eaton Hybrid Power Systems.
2006 San Diego, California

October 14-16

The 2006 conference was hosted by an impressive industry team lead by ISE Corporation, together with Maxwell Technology and Siemens. 330+ attendees (20% increase from 2005), one quarter were fleet operators, 14 heavy and medium hybrid vehicles, every major truck maker and manufacture were in attendance. Check out the ISE HTUF event photo gall ery.
2005 Toledo, Ohio

More than 275 attendees, a quarter of them fleet users from more than 40 major fleets, 13 medium- and heavy-duty hybrid vehicles took part in the three day meeting hosted by Dana Corporation, at the company's Technical Resource Park in Ottawa Lake, Michigan.
2004 Kalamazoo, Michigan

October 13-15
Nearly 250 attendees took part in the 2004 Meeting, a 45% increase over 2003. Sponsored by Eaton and International Truck Engine, top trucks makers and suppliers joined fleets for the technical briefings and for the expanded ride and drive.
2003 San Antonio, Texas

October 22-24
2002 Chattanooga, Tennessee

October 14-16
2002 Indianapolis, Indiana

January 22-23