Clean Diesel Technology Showcase

You're Invited! Please join us to review the latest in New Technology Diesel Engines at a special outdoor technology showcase event scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2012 in Sacramento, CA from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

From commercial trucks to farm tractors, marine vessels and construction equipment, diesel engines power technologies which play a significant role in key sectors of California’s economy, contributing over $13 billion annually. New Technology Diesel Engines of all kinds now incorporate the latest in emissions control technology and have near-zero emissions and play a key role in helping meet California’s future clean air and greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Resources and Supporting Materials:

Welcome video from Chairman Mary D. Nichols, California Air Resources Board (coming soon!)

Frequently asked questions about new technology diesel trucks.

Seminar announcement with background information.

What is the Clean Diesel Technology Showcase?

The “New Technology Diesel – Clean Air for California” Showcase is a street-side outdoor public event adjacent to the Cal/EPA headquarters building (HQ) on 11th Street in Sacramento, between H and I Streets. The display will include New Technology Diesel vehicles, engines and equipment, technical engine stand displays and related information. Agricultural tractors, construction machines and equipment, commercial trucks, pick-up trucks, clean diesel cars, as well as engines used in marine and power generation, will all be featured and display the latest in low-emissions clean diesel technology.

Showcase Schedule:

- 10:00 am to 4:30 pm - New Technology Diesel Showcase (outside on 11th Street between H & I Streets)

ARB Research Seminar: On the morning of the event, (Tuesday, February 28) from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) is hosting an ARB Research Seminar on diesel health research which will occur inside the ARB.

Seminar Schedule:

- 9:30 am to 11:30 am - ARB Research Seminar (inside Cal/EPA HQ Building - 2nd floor, Sierra Hearing Room)

Speakers:

- Jacob D. McDonald, PhD, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute

- John C. Wall, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, Cummins Inc.

Press Conference: A press conference is scheduled for 11:30 am outside under the tent within the Showcase and will feature representatives from CARB, DTF, EMA as well as senior executives from leading clean diesel OEMs.

Press Conference Schedule:

- 11:30 am - Press Conference (outside under the tent, 11th Street)

(Schedule subject to change)

Refreshments available.

For more information or to RSVP e-mail dtf@dieselforum.org or call (301) 668-7230.

For more information about the press conference contact Steve Hansen, Director of Media Relations, at (301) 668-7230 (o), (202) 355-3664 (c) or at shansen@dieselforum.org.

The event is sponsored by the Diesel Technology Forum.