Previous Events
About: NYCLHVCC’s 4th annual Stakeholder Meeting will be an overview of the alternative fuels and alternative vehicle technology industry in the New York City and Lower Hudson Valley region. Speakers will focus on the state of the industry and what is new and upcoming in electric vehicles, natural gas and biodiesel. Directly following the meeting, guests will be able to participate in the Annual NYC Parks & Recreation Vehicle Equipment Show!
When: Thursday, May 10th, 2012 – 8:30AM – 11AM
Where: Queens Museum of Art, Queens NY
MCC Transportation Transformation Global Summit
About: Over the past year, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, E3Think and ConEdison have hosted the highly successful Transportation Transformation series. The first event was at Tesla Motors, the second, third and fourth at ConEdison. All four sold out. The fifth (and finale for the MCC) will be a Global Summit on cities and transportation innovation and due to popularity will be at a larger venue at NYIT.
The Global Summit will feature a keynote from a prominent transportation specialist, panel discussions addressing fleets, waterways, mass transit, bikes, electric vehicles, smart systems and cities as well as remarks from local politicians. Sponsor tables will be open throughout the day and during the evening cocktail reception. In addition to a capacity of 250 people, the event will be webcast to China and other key markets. Over 15,000 people will receive information on the summit.
When: Thursday April 26, 2012, 7:30AM – 6:30PM
Where: NYIT Auditorium on Broadway, 1871 Broadway, New York 10023, NY
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EV Showcase ~ Earth Week White Plains, NY
About: The EV Showcase is an opportunity for consumer’s to experience EV technology during the City of White Plains Earth Week festivities! Get your questions answered on where to purchase your future EV, how and where to charge and much much more! NYCLHVCC and FCWC are offering an experiential electric vehicle showcase!
When: Saturday, April 21st, 2012, 12PM – 4PM
Where: Near City Hall, White Plains NY
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CO2 E Drive
About: Earth Day New York’s second annual CO2 E Drive highlights the latest green vehicle offerings. The Drive will begin with a press conference at Solar One’s headquarters on the East River and end in Times Square, where a green vehicle runway show will provide more information to the public and media on the features of the green vehicles.
When: April 20, 2012
Where: Solar One headquarters, Grand Central Station and Times Square
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Screening of “Revenge of the Electric Car” Directed by Chris Paine
About: “Revenge of the Electric Car” is a thrilling documentary that follows the Director Chris Paine and his film crew behind the closed doors of major auto distributors to chronicle the story of the global resurgence of electric cars. Revenge follows the race to be the first, the best, and to win the hearts and minds of the public around the world. It’s not just the next generation of green cars that’s on the line. It’s the future of the automobile itself. It’s the future of the automobile itself. After the screening, a Q&A session with the Honorable Mayor Roach of the City of White Plains, the Director Chris Paine, and John Shipman from ConEdison. This expert panel will give you an opportunity to ask all of your burning questions!
When: Wednesday April 18, 2012 @ 6PM
Where: Cinema De Lux, White Plains NY (Click Here for Map)
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Thank You To Our Sponsors:
BMW of Westchester
525 Tarrytown Rd.
White Plains, NY 10607
Phone: 914-761-5555
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CNG Workshop
When: March 13, 2012 / Time: 3:30 – 7PM
About: Natural Gas powers more than 112,000 vehicles in the United States*, and that number is growing every day! Attend the CNG Workshop to learn all about this natural, odorless and nontoxic fuel And become part of the growing movement towards this safe domestic resource. The CNG Workshop will focus on funding opportunities, success stories and much more!
Where: Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY
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Presentations:
Christina Ficicchia -Welcome and Overview of NYCLHVCC, Inc
Funding Opportunities
Mr. Mark Smith, DOE ~ Federal Perspective
Mr. Patrick Bolton, NYSERDA ~ State Perspective
Mr. Cliff Gladstein, Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program ~ NYC Perspective
CNG Overview – A Clean Cities Perspective
Ms. Rita Ebert, GLICC ~ CNG Building Public & Private Partnerships
Mr. Chuck Feinberg, NJ Clean Cities ~CNG Infrastructure
Mr. Barry Carr, Clean Communities of CNY ~ CNG Equipment
Mr. Paul Kerkhoven, NGAmerica ~ The Policy of CNG
Mr. Graham Barker, Air & Gas Technologies ~ Public Safety Codes
End User Perspective
Mr. Greg Brayman ~ Phoenix Beverage
Mr. Bill Scalzi ~ Metro Taxi
Special Thank You To The
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Thank You to our Exhibitors!
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CNG Roundtable: Infrastructure Development
When: February 22, 2012 / Time: 3:00PM – 6:00PM
About: The CNG Roundtable Series are aimed at improving the CNG refueling network in the New York City and Lower Hudson Valley Area. CNG end-users participated in an initial discussion and provided feedback about their experiences, challenges and ideas on how to improve the CNG refueling network in New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley. The roundtable is to present these ideas to CNG suppliers, policy makers, associations, infrastructure developers and upfitters, and to facilitate a discussion on improving the CNG refueling network in the New York City and Lower Hudson Valley area.
Where: American Conference Center
Presentations:
Mr. Ronald Gulmi, Emerald Alternative Energy Solutions, Inc: NYCLHVCC Board Member- CNG Overview
CNG Vehicle Equipment Vendors – Vehicle Availability Medium to Heavy Duty
Mr. Dean Sloane – Clean Vehicle Solutions
Mr. Barry Carr – BAF
Mr. Don Cobb – Ford
Mr. Craig Duffy – Westport
CNG Infrastructure Developers and CNG Supplier Perspective – The Future of CNG Infrastructure
Mr. Bill Zobel – Trillium
Mr. Graham Barker – Air & Gas Technologies
Mr. Steven Levy – Sprague Energy: NYCLHVCC Board President
Mr. Brian Perone – Clean Energy
Mr. Juan Corcino – Manhattan Beer Distributors
Renewable Gas Panel
Ms. Joanna Underwood – Energy Vision – Case Study “The City of Surrey: Setting the Pace for Sustainable Transportation!”
Mr. Stephen Crolius – Clinton Climate Initiative
Ms. Christina Ficicchia, NYCLHVCC – Overcoming Barriers to CNG in NYC & The Lower Hudson Valley
Thank You to our Sponsors!
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CNG Roundtable: CNG Users
When: January 31, 2012 / Time: 11:30AM – 2:30PM
About: The CNG Roundtable Series are aimed at improving the CNG refueling network in the New York City and Lower Hudson Valley Area. The forum will be an open discussion about CNG users companies’ experiences, challenges and ideas on how to improve the CNG refueling network.
Where: DUO Restaurant & Lounge
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7th Annual Alternative Vehicle Technology Conference and Expo
When: Friday, October 28, 2011 / Time: 8:00am-3:00pm
Where: Lehman College City University of New York
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Congratulations to DHL Express for winning the NYCLHVCC’s 2011 Green Vanguard Award!
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Presentations:
Panel 1 : Government Perspective
Mr. Patrick Bolton- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA)
Mr. Ari Kahn – New York City’s Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability
Panel 2: Vehicle Electrification
Mr. Paul D. Heitmann – ECOtality
Mr. Stephen Marlin- General Motors
Breakout 2: Innovations in Alternative Fuels and Alternative Technologies
Mr. Ray Kenard – American Wind and Hydrogen
Mr. Steve Crolius – Clinton Climate Initiative
Mr. Aaron Socha – Bronx Community College
Breakout 3: Fleets: Reimbursement Programs, Vehicle Upgrade, from the Private and Public Sectors
Mr. Jonathan Ells – City of New York, Parks & Recreation
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2011 BioHeat® Conference
When: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 / Time: 1:00PM – 5:00PM
About: Do you own, manage or operate a building or private residence?
If the answer is yes, come and learn all about the new BioHeat® mandate, various actions you can take to save money on heating, and help the environment at the same time!
Where: NYAS Conference Center – 7 World Trade Center 40th floor
Missed the conference? Watch it now online by clicking here!
Presentations
Ms. Shai Lauros – GreenHome NYC ~ Welcome Remarks and Overview of GreenHome NYC
Ms. Christina Ficicchia – NYCLHVCC ~ Overview of NYCLHVCC
Mr. Michael Devine – Earth Energy Alliance ~ What is BioHeat® and the Role of the National Biodiesel Board
Mr. Thomas Butcher – Brookhaven National Lab ~ The Technology of BioHeat®
Mr. Steven Levy – Sprague Energy ~ Supply Side of BioHeat®
Mr. Trey Teall – Biodico ~ Using Biodiesel in Emergency Generators
Councilman James F. Gennaro – New York City Council ~ New BioHeat® Regulations
Ms. Gerry Kelpin – Department of Environmental Protection / BioHeat® Future Enforcement
Mr. Keith T. Kerman – NYC Parks & Recreation ~ BioHeat® Success Story
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NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development Green Owners Forum
When: Monday, July 25, 2011 / Time: 6:15PM – 8:00PM
About: The Green Owners Forum is an opportunity for property owners to get information on such issues as green financing, water & energy conservation, recycling, weatherization, utility incentives, and much more!
Where: Lincoln Hospital Auditorium, 234 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10451
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GreenHomeNYC – July Monthly Forum: Renewable Energy
When: Wednesday July 20, 2011 / Time: 6:30PM – 8:00PM
Where: GE Monogram Design Center, 150 East 58th Street, 10th Floor NYC, NY 10155
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BioGenset Workshop
When: June 9, 2011 / Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Bronx Community College Playhouse Auditorium
Presentations:
Steven Levy, Sprague Energy- The BioGenset Program
Christina T. Ficicchia, NYCLHVCC – Introduction to NYCLHVCC
Russell Teall, Biodico – What is Biodiesel Part 1 / What is Biodiesel Part 2
Judy Jarnefeld, NYSERDA -NYSERDA’s Role
Tom LaMano and A.H.M. Buruzzaman, Cummins – Generator Manufacturer Perspective
Jonathan Ells, City of New York Parks & Recreation – User Perspective
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May 25th: 3rd Annual NYCLHVCC Stakeholder Meeting
NY Hall of Sciences; 47-01 111 Street, Queens
8:30-12:30pm followed by the NYC Parks and Rec Fleet Show
3rd Annual Stakeholder Meeting: Speaker Presentations
Rebecca Kalin: Asthma Free School Zone
Richard Cregar: Wake Technical Community Collegee
Scott Smith: Global Enterprise
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May 19th: Ethanol Workshop
PACE University; NYC
8:30am-2:30pm
For more information: info@nyclhvcc.org
Ethanol Workshop Presentations
Steven J. Levy; Sprague Energy – Market Drivers
Patrick Bolton; NYSERDA – Incentives and Infrastructure
Robert White; RFA -Ethanol Overview
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EV Symposium II-Electrifying Urban Delivery Event
April 11, 2011
Anheuser Busch; Hunts Point
For more pictures from the event please CLICK HERE
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Truck Panel Presentations
- Azure Dynamics- Beth Silverman
- Eaton- Richard Karel
- Navistar eStar - Mark McGrew
- Smith Electric - Jesse Shroyer
End User Panel Presentations
- NYC Parks & Recreation- Keith Kerman
- Department of Sanitation - Spiro Kattan
- FedEx - Keshav Sondhi
- UPS- Mike Britt
- City of White Plains- Joseph Nicoletti
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2010 Soybean Farmers Visit NYC!
NYCLHVCC Board President: Steven J. Levy
2010 EV Symposium
On November 30, 2010 over 100 people gathered at NYPA in White Plains to learn about electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. The event was an electrifying success!
Check out the presenter presentations below and our pictures on Facebook!
OEM Panel Presentations
- Toyota
-Mitsubishi (coming soon)
PlanNYC
Charging 101 Panel Presentations
-Clipper Creek (coming soon)
-CMI (coming soon)
EV Incentives
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Odyssey Day 2010
On October 14, 2010 hundreds of people gathered in NYC’s Union Square in support of Odyssey Day to promote and educate the public on alternative fuel vehicles and the improvement of air quality. NYCLHVCC and NYC Park & Recreation with support from the NYC Department of Transportation gathered over 25 alternative fuel vehicles ranging in technologies and alternative fuel use including: biodiesel, E-85, CNG, electric plug-in, and hybrids.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this momentous event!
For more picture, please visit our Facebook page
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2010 Annual Stakeholder Event
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Coca Cola Hybrid Presentation 2010- 2nd Annual Stakeholder Meeting
Botanical Garden PPT- 2nd Annual Stakeholder Meeting
Lower Hudson Valley Biodiesel Workshop: April 20th 2010
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