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Technical TrainingConference Courses The rapid changes in federal and state policies, as well as OEMs rolling out record numbers of alternative fuel vehicles makes it difficult to determine which vehicle and fuel choices are right for your fleet. With the exception of regulatory and legislative information, details will be relevant to fleet decision-makers. The information provided is fuel and technology neutral. Highlights of the day-long session include:
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Driver & Technician Safety Training for AFVs Now that you have alternative fuel vehicles in your fleet, it's time to educate the drivers and mechanics who are responsible to safely operate and maintain the vehicles. This half-day course covers all the key factors to insure safe alternative fuel vehicle fleet operations. Among the topics to be covered include:
Technical ToursThe following Technical Tours are planned for Wednesday, May 14, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and going through noon. City of Las Vegas The City of Las Vegas boasts one of the largest and most diverse alternative fuel vehicle programs in the country. Tour participants will visit the City of Las Vegas fleet management center, learning about the City’s use of biodiesel, CNG, hydrogen and hydrogen-enriched natural gas fueling facilities. You will also see a myriad of alternative fuel vehicles operated by the City, including hydrogen powered shuttle buses, CNG powered street sweepers, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and more. Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) RTC operates some of the most advanced technology buses and paratransit vehicles in the country. Visit a world-class transit maintenance facility that includes a CNG fueling facility as well as various bus technologies, including the futuristic Civis vehicle that is utilized in the Metropolitan Area Express or MAX Ride program. A cross between a bus and a bullet train, the 61-foot MAX vehicle can carry approximately 120 passengers and has a unique and attractive appearance. It features an environmentally sound hybrid diesel-electric propulsion engine. Learn about RTC’s advanced plans for the future of transportation in Las Vegas. Yellow Checker Star Transportation (YCS) Yellow Checker Star operates more than 900 propane-powered taxi cabs in Las Vegas, and has done so successfully since 1975. This makes YCS the largest alternative fueled taxi cab fleet in the country. YCS opened its brand new operations center in 2006, where the company converts Ford taxi cabs to operate on propane as well as fuels its fleet every day. Tour participants will visit the YCS facility and will learn first-hand what makes the company’s AFV program so successful. Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) LVVWD has been committed to alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies for more than a decade. The company operates hundreds of CNG, biodiesel and hydrogen powered vehicles in its fleet, including the newest additions serving the Springs Preserve. The Springs Preserve is a 180-acre cultural and historical attraction designed to commemorate Las Vegas' dynamic history and to provide a vision for a sustainable future. The Preserve set new standards for green building in the desert southwest by erecting seven new green buildings that have achieved "Platinum" Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Learning Marketplace TrainingGreening Your Fleet: How to Choose Alternative Fuels |
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