New
Hybrids to be Unveiled at National Meeting
6th
National Meeting/November 14 - 16, 2006 San Diego, California
Two never-before-seen hybrid trucks, including
a utility Class 7 truck from Peterbilt and a refuse truck
from Oshkosh, will be among several hybrid vehicles
unveiled and available to drive at the HTUF National Meeting
in San Diego.
In addition
to the newly unveiled vehicles, we will also have some of
the first chances to experience several medium- and heavy-duty
hybrid vehicles, including Freightliner's new Class
7 utility hybrid truck, Azure's hybrid shuttle bus, Peterbilt's
second generation hydraulic hybrid refuse truck, Odyne's hybrid
refuse truck, ISE's hybrid shuttle bus, International's pre-production
utility hybrid truck, Eaton's hydraulic hybrid shuttle, Allison
hybrid buses, and more.
The
ride and drive will take place on Thursday, Nov. 16.
The main technical briefings take place Wednesday, Nov. 15
and feature the latest information on hybrid technology, product
status, field test results and incentive funding. We will
also get an update on the EPA's progress in developing a hybrid
testing protocol. Tuesday Nov. 14 is reserved for fleet meetings
and an evening reception.
The array of vehicles is an important indicator of
the growing momentum and investment in hybrid technologies
for the commercial market, driven partly by rising
and uncertain fuel prices, increasing concerns about energy
security and global warming, and the improving business case
for technologies that can both reduce emissions and fuel use.
The HTUF 2006
National Meeting spans a Tuesday (fleet-only meetings) through
Thursday time frame, and is hosted by an industry team lead
by ISE Corporation, together with Maxwell Technology and Siemens
Energy and Automation Inc, and with sponsorship from Oshkosh,
Allison Transmission and Miramar Community College.
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Bill Van Amburg
Registration
Information
Registration $200.00
for fleets, $250.00 for ALL others After
October 20, 2006
Fleets
are those companies who purchase/lease and manage a
fleet of trucks/vans/heavy duty vehicles. “All
others” includes: manufacturers, suppliers, research
organizations, non-profit organizations, and government
entities that are not directly involved in fleet management.
If you have questions about your organizational status?
Please contact Monica Alcaraz at (626) 744-5655.
Register
on-line at www.htuf.org and follow the links, or click
on the links on this e-mail.
Price includes:
- Compilation CD of
speaker’s presentations
-
Networking breakfast and lunch on Nov 15th
- Special Dinner Meeting hosted by ISE Corporation,
Maxwell Technologies and Siemens Energy and
Automation Inc. on November 15th
- Ride-and-drive on November 16th
- Tour of ISE Facility
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Meeting
Location / Lodging
Paradise Point Resort &
Spa
1404 Vacation Road
San Diego, CA 92102-7905
Tel: 858.274.4630
The Paradise Point Resort is a deluxe hotel
located on a 44 acre peninsula on Mission Bay, surrounded
by a mile of golden, sandy beaches; and, is just 7 miles
from both the San Diego International Airport, and downtown
San Diego.
Rooms are still available at the meeting hotel but it
is sold out of the discount room rate. However,
two alternate hotels still have low rates available:
Holiday
Inn Mission Bay/Sea World
The special room rate
is $86.50, please call Jennifer
Austin at 619-881-6100. The Holiday Inn Mission Bay/Sea
World is just 2 miles from Paradise Point Resort ,
located at 3737 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110.
Town
and Country Resort
The
special rate is $131 an night. Attendees
should call 1-800-772-8527. The Town & Country
Resort is just 5 miles from The Paradise Point
Resort,
located at
500 Hotel Cir N San Diego, CA 92108.
Mention
“WestStart-CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users
Forum” to receive the best rate.
NOTE: Attendees are responsible for
handling their own reservations and lodging costs.
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