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Conference and Exhibition
SulAmerica Convention Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
June 3-5 2008

The world faces a scenario of frequent oil price increases, debates about global warming and discussions about biofuels causing food shortages. In the midst of it all, natural gas vehicles (NGVs) sit as a compelling alternative to reduce oil demand, improve energy security, and provide better environmental conditions and cleaner cities. NGV 2008, the 11th IANGV Conference and Exhibition, to be held in Rio de Janeiro from June 3rd – 6th, will bring together stakeholders from around the world to further the case for NGVs. This important event will be held at the new SulAmerica Convention Center, located at Cidade Nova, 1 km from Rio downtown area.

Ancilliary Business Meetings

Every 2 years since 1988, IANGV has held a conference and exhibition.  And this year it is in Rio de Janeiro 3 – 5 June.  Apart from the conference and exhibition, the occasion is used to conduct the business of IANGV.

The Technical Committee meets on Monday 2 June.  Over the years, some important IANGV decisions have originated at these meetings.  For instance the ongoing work on harmonization of standards came out of TC meetings.  This year, harmonization is still on the agenda.  Other items include global warming potential of NGVs and an incident database.

USA, Pasadena CA

CALSTART has announced the winners of its Blue Sky Award™ 2008 with natural gas vehicle proponents again featuring strongly. The annual awards recognize outstanding marketplace contributions to clean air, energy efficiency and to the clean transportation industry overall by companies, organizations and individuals. Among the Blue Sky Award™ 2008 winners are:

• Business Region Goteborg of Sweden, won the Charles R. Imbrecht Blue Sky Innovation Award™ for catalyzing Sweden’s use of biomethane as a renewable transportation fuel now powering 4,500 natural gas cars, trucks and buses and a commuter train.

• Southern Counties Express, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., won a Blue Sky Merit Award™ for buying a fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) port trucks and operating an LNG fueling station that is publicly available to the port trucking community.

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USA, Pasadena, CA

Calstart has announced the finalists competing for its prestigious Blue Sky AwardTM 2008. The Blue Sky Award^TM 2008 Finalists include:

• Business Region, Goteborg: for catalyzing Sweden's use of biomethane as a renewable fuel for transportation including 4,500 natural gas vehicles and municipal transit buses and a commuter train.
• PG&E Transportation Services: for implementing the greening of its fleet, including the use of natural gas, biodiesel and other alternative fuels to increase fuel efficiency.
• Southern Counties Express, Inc.: for committing to build and operate an LNG truck fueling station at its own facility that is publicly available to the port trucking community.

REMINDER: REGISTER NOW FOR THE CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

This major international event, NGV2008, is being held very shortly.  3 – 5 June are the days when delegates and exhibitors will meet to discuss the remarkable progress of the industry since the last conference and exhibition in Egypt in 2006.

The venue is a wonderful new convention centre.  The hotels are mostly at the world famous Copacabana with its fabulous beach and sea panoramas.  The conference hotel, Sofitel Rio Palace, is at one end of the beach.

The exhibition is close to being filled.  Delegates will have ample opportunity to see equipment from all over the world, time to share experiences, discuss issues and meet industry leaders.

For information about the conference and exhibition, follow the links below:

• Registration
• Hotel accommodation
• Conference program
• Exhibition
• Sponsorship
• Main conference web site

USA, Riverside CA

Luxfer is hosting two sessions on Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) safety training at their Gas Cylinders' training room in Riverside, California, from June 17-19, 2008:

• June 17-18: NGV Fuel Storage Cylinder Inspection Training. These two days will focus on teaching proper techniques for inspecting on-board compressed natural gas fuel storage cylinders.
• June 19: NGV Driver and Mechanic Training. This one-day course is devoted to training drivers and mechanics on safe driving, fueling and maintenance of today’s natural gas vehicles.

 Details available via Luxfer website. 

USA

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
10:30 a.m. Pacific Time (1:30 p.m. Eastern Time)

Sign up today for this free webinar, sponsored by Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi).

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is playing an increasingly important role in the U.S. transportation fuels market. Because of its relatively low cost per diesel gallon equivalent and because it is the cleanest burning fuel available, LNG offers a good solution to vehicle fleets facing ever-rising petroleum based fuel costs. And, with greater awareness and understanding of the environmental impact of traditional fossil fuels, LNG is receiving even more attention.

CNG & Hydrogen Cylinders: Opportunities, Challenges & Strategies

Cylinder Experts want regulation 'fixed' and harmonized with Standards; and more support for Training & Inspection

Sixty five gaseous fuel specialists comprised of cylinder manufacturers, related equipment manufacturers,  government regulators, vehicle manufacturers and standards experts from  20 countries were on hand in Brussels at this first Clean Fuels Consulting Critical Issues Workshop, CNG and Hydrogen Cylinders: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies to learn about manufacturing techniques, field experiences, quality control and regulatory developments for compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen vehicles fuel storage systems.  Cylinder incidents that have occurred around the world were highlighted, as were the causes and corrections needed to maintain the reputation of CNG as one of the safest fuels on the market today and to prepare the market for the advent of hydrogen vehicles in the future.
 

Only two months remain until the 11th IANGV Biennial Conference and Exhibition, NGV 2008 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - June 3-5. 

The NGV 2008 website now has details of the preliminary program, as well as exhibition, registration, travel and accommodation information.

With the theme "The road to a clean and energy sustainable world" this event is the most important NGV industry forum and networking opportunity this year. Visit the NGV 2008 website now to register and find recommended accommodation options.