Webinars
Recent Webinar - Using Biodiesel: Good in Theory. Good in Practice? Looking Beyond the Policy and Politics
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Biodiesel usage has grown exponentially in the last several years, due to a combination of financial incentives, dynamics in petroleum markets, and the institution of state and local mandates. Stories of both overwhelming success and endless frustration abound, leaving policymakers and consumers looking for additional insights and perspective. This webinar, the first in a multi-part series on using biodiesel, takes a look at biodiesel availability, quality and impact on vehicle performance in order to help drivers and policymakers make informed decisions about the risks and benefits of expanded biodiesel use. Subsequent webinars in early 2010 will provide a more in-depth look at vehicle performance issues and considerations for developing mandates and other biodiesel policies.
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- Industry Status: Biodiesel Availability, Volume, Regulation and Quality, Bob McCormick, NREL
- Keep on Truckin’: Experience with B20 – The Two Million Mile Haul, Hind Abi-Akar, Caterpillar
- Bringing Biodiesel to the Masses: Using Biodiesel in Today’s New Clean Diesel Cars and SUVs, Walter Puetz, Daimler
- Making it All Happen: A Fuel Provider’s Perspective – The challenges of making fuel available, maintaining quality and the impact of state/local biodiesel mandates, Rich George, BP
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Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Emissions Research Webinar
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- Overview of ACES – Concept/History - Dan Greenbaum, Executive Director, Health Effects Institute (HEI)
- ACES Phase 1 Introduction - Dr. Chris Tennant, Coordinating Research Council (CRC)
- ACES Phase 1 Research Findings - Dr. Imad Khalek, Southwest Research Institute (SwRi)
- ACES Next Steps - Dan Greenbaum, HEI
ACES is a multi-party five year study to test the emissions and health effects of new technology diesel engines to document the improvements that have been made and to ensure there are no unintended emissions from this new technology. The initiative is sponsored by a wide range of government and private sponsors including EPA, California Air Resources Board, Engine Manufacturers Association, American Petroleum Institute, Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association and other organizations.
