Snowmass, CO – The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) today announced their second “Driving Innovation” meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, MI. This meeting will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the CALSTART Hybrid Truck Users Forum from 10am-2:30pm.
At this gathering, NACFE representatives will build off their Nov. 2009 Inaugural Symposium to share emerging work of the council, explore future opportunities in freight efficiency and invite interested attendees to become active council participants.
“Although the council is still less than a year old, the interest we’re seeing from the industry is very encouraging. This meeting will provide the entire trucking marketplace a chance to become personally involved in the development and adoption of cost-cutting, environmentally-beneficial technologies and services,” said NACFE Executive Director Michael Roeth.
“Anyone from fleet owners who are frustrated with fluctuating fuel prices to technology providers and industry suppliers looking to bring efficiency solutions to market have the opportunity to join a member organization dedicated to addressing these challenges.”
Founded from an April, 2009 design charrette convened by Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to double the efficiency of trucking throughout North America, the NACFE was formed to establish a brand for trusted, industry-accepted information on trucking efficiency solutions.
NACFE has since solidified a Board of Directors and infrastructure, and is in the process of securing 501(c)(3) status. In addition, a Technical Advisory Committee has been formed – one of the most significant steps in fulfilling the mission of the NACFE.
NACFE’s “Driving Innovation” meeting registration is free to anyone registered for the CALSTART Hyrbid Truck Users Forum, the largest hybrid and high efficiency truck event in North America. Please register at www.calstart.org/projects/hybrid-truck-users-forum.aspx, by including the NACFE meeting to your registration. You may also register for just the NACFE meeting for a small registration charge. Registering for the meeting will also allow you to participate in the HTUF Class 8 working group meeting from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 28.
For additional information, please contact NACFE Executive Director Michael Roeth at mike.roeth@nacfe.org.
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About NACFE
The NACFE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed to drive the development and adoption of efficiency-enhancing, environmentally-beneficial, and cost-effective technologies, services, and methodologies in the North American freight industry by establishing and communicating credible and performance-based benefits. For more information, visit www.nacfe.org
About RMI
Rocky Mountain Institute® (RMI®) is an independent, entrepreneurial, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. RMI drives the efficient and restorative use of resources to make the world secure, just, prosperous, and life-sustaining. RMI's research and consulting staff works with businesses, communities, and organizations around the world in three interconnected practices: the built environment, energy and resources, mobility and vehicle efficiency. RMI's work incorporates a unique blend of whole-system thinking, integrative design, end-use/least-cost analysis, and an interdisciplinary knowledge of advanced technologies and techniques. For more information, visit www.rmi.org.
At this gathering, NACFE representatives will build off their Nov. 2009 Inaugural Symposium to share emerging work of the council, explore future opportunities in freight efficiency and invite interested attendees to become active council participants.
“Although the council is still less than a year old, the interest we’re seeing from the industry is very encouraging. This meeting will provide the entire trucking marketplace a chance to become personally involved in the development and adoption of cost-cutting, environmentally-beneficial technologies and services,” said NACFE Executive Director Michael Roeth.
“Anyone from fleet owners who are frustrated with fluctuating fuel prices to technology providers and industry suppliers looking to bring efficiency solutions to market have the opportunity to join a member organization dedicated to addressing these challenges.”
Founded from an April, 2009 design charrette convened by Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to double the efficiency of trucking throughout North America, the NACFE was formed to establish a brand for trusted, industry-accepted information on trucking efficiency solutions.
NACFE has since solidified a Board of Directors and infrastructure, and is in the process of securing 501(c)(3) status. In addition, a Technical Advisory Committee has been formed – one of the most significant steps in fulfilling the mission of the NACFE.
NACFE’s “Driving Innovation” meeting registration is free to anyone registered for the CALSTART Hyrbid Truck Users Forum, the largest hybrid and high efficiency truck event in North America. Please register at www.calstart.org/projects/hybrid-truck-users-forum.aspx, by including the NACFE meeting to your registration. You may also register for just the NACFE meeting for a small registration charge. Registering for the meeting will also allow you to participate in the HTUF Class 8 working group meeting from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 28.
For additional information, please contact NACFE Executive Director Michael Roeth at mike.roeth@nacfe.org.
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About NACFE
The NACFE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed to drive the development and adoption of efficiency-enhancing, environmentally-beneficial, and cost-effective technologies, services, and methodologies in the North American freight industry by establishing and communicating credible and performance-based benefits. For more information, visit www.nacfe.org
About RMI
Rocky Mountain Institute® (RMI®) is an independent, entrepreneurial, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. RMI drives the efficient and restorative use of resources to make the world secure, just, prosperous, and life-sustaining. RMI's research and consulting staff works with businesses, communities, and organizations around the world in three interconnected practices: the built environment, energy and resources, mobility and vehicle efficiency. RMI's work incorporates a unique blend of whole-system thinking, integrative design, end-use/least-cost analysis, and an interdisciplinary knowledge of advanced technologies and techniques. For more information, visit www.rmi.org.