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Mindful Mobility Tech Talks Webinar Series

Presented By: Green Transportation Summit & Expo (GTSE), West Coast Collaborative Partners Meeting, and Mobilize CA Summit.

DERA 101 Overview: National, State, & School Bus Rebate (Seminar 1) September 24th, 10:00 - 11:00am PT Guest Speaker: Faye Swift \| DERA Grants & Policy Team Leader \| US EPA Link to register to come soon!
Tribal DERA; the Volkswagen (VW) Settlement: DERA Option (Seminar 2) September 24th, 11:10am - 12:00pm PT Panelist: Lucita Valiere \| DERA Tribal Lead \| U.S. EPA - Region 10 Joe Perreira \| Staff Engineer \| Planning and Mobile Sources, Bureau of Air Quality Planning \| Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
How Do I Prepare My Service Facilities for EV's and ADAS (Seminar 4) September 25th, 1:00 - 2:00pm PT As transportation evolves, service facilities will need to adapt to meet their unique needs. In this session we will identify and discuss some of the universal facility and equipment needs to safely and correctly service these systems. Moderator: Ken Mays \| Professor and Director of Automotive Technology \| Central Oregon Community College Panelists: Scott Brown \| Founder \| Diagnostic Network Kurt Shadbolt \| Automotive Faculty \| Chabot College
Federal Funding: 2020 & Beyond September 29th, 10:30am - 12:00pm PT This webinar engages leaders from the US EPA, US DOE and US DOT to provide an overview of and updates on federal grant and rebate funding assistance programs for clean medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Moderator: Penny McDaniel \| Director, U.S.-China Green Ports and Vessels Initiative \| Lead, West Coast Collaborative & DERA \| Technology & Partnerships Office \| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Panelists: Faye Swift \| DERA Grants & Policy Team Leader \| US EPA Michael D. Laughlin, PMP \| Technology Manager, Technology Integration Program \| U.S. Department of Energy \| Vehicle Technologies Office Diane Turchetta \| Transportation Specialist \| Federal Highway Administration, US DOT Dan Yuska \| Environmental Protection Specialist \| MARAD \| US DOT
Industry and Education Partnerships: Building Workforce Advocates to Drive Education Opportunities and Funding (Seminar 5) October 2nd, 1:00 - 2:00pm PT As customer and regulatory demands redefine transportation this creates additional pressures for workforce preparedness. In this session we will discuss the increased need for new partnerships and advocacy to meet this challenge. Moderator: Ken Mays \| Professor and Director of Automotive Technology \| Central Oregon Community College Panelists: Scott Brown \| Founder \| Diagnostic Network Kurt Shadbolt \| Automotive Faculty \| Chabot College
Accelerating EV Implementation through Software and Resource Support October 8th, 10:30 - 11:30am PT While the transition to EV for both fleets and consumer markets are underway, numerous challenges exist as customers consider whether an electric vehicle fits their circumstance. This panel explores a few emerging tools representing ways to provide 21st solutions to legacy challenges of market transformation while looking at both e-fleet solutions and answers to improving the charging experience for the masses. To deepen this dialog, we'll also explore how an equity-lens can apply to these topics and how we can ensure that communities in need benefit from emerging technologies' efforts. Moderator: Zach Henkin \| Cadeo Group Panelists: Terry O'Day \| CEO \| InCharge Energy Matt Teske \| Founder \| Chargeway Alexa Diaz \| Program Manager \| Forth

Past Webinars

ADAS Foundations for Technicians (Seminar 3) September 18th, 1:00 - 2:00pm PT View the webinar recording here. The most anticipated transportation technology is Autonomous Vehicles, yet todays ADAS systems are the foundation that allows this to become a reality. The adoption of ADAS across transportation utilizes many existing systems in conjunction with various sensors and cameras. We will discuss the foundation knowledge, skills and experiences applicable to automotive, collision, and "Fleet" technicians for ADAS. Moderator: Ken Mays \| Professor and Director of Automotive Technology \| Central Oregon Community College Panelists: Scott Brown \| Founder \| Diagnostic Network Kurt Shadbolt \| Automotive Faculty \| Chabot College
Maximizing Carbon Reductions Today While Investing in a Cleaner Future September 17th, 2020, 10:30am - 12:00pm View the webinar recording here. Transportation's Energy Transition is dependent on displacing fossil fuels, still powering over 90% of transportation today! Luckily, we can follow inventive and scalable solutions in existence. Did you know that California has already reduced over 60 Million Metric tons of CO2 from its transportation pool and that biofuels represent more than 80% of these credits? In fact, these fuels are the backbone of Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) including in California, Oregon and what is being considered in Washington State, New York State and as of this summer, federally as well. Since the inception of California's LCFS, biomass based diesels have accounted for over 25 million metric tons of carbon reductions and make up more than 40% of the credits. Almost all Natural Gas vehicles are now considered to be burning Renewable NG within these states. Renewable Propane and lower carbon ethanols are surging as well under these programs. While other technologies such as EVs and Hydrogen have grown quickly from their infancy, the next decade will need to consume low carbon alternatives to fossil fuel while also building the necessary infrastructures and vehicles of a cleaner future. We intend to explore how fleets can be "all-inclusive" reducing carbon with available solutions while planning for future ones. Representatives from (National Biodiesel Board: (Diesel equipment), REG (Biodiesel/Renewable Diesel), U.S Gain (RNG producer), Bluestar Gas (Renewable Propane) will offer the latest insights to fleet managers. Moderator: Ryan Lamberg \| National Biodiesel Board \| Sustainability Consultant Panelists: Darren Engle \| Director of Marketing \| BlueStar Gas Martin Mills \| Business Development Manager \| U.S. Gain \| A Division of U.S. Venture, Inc. Todd Ellis \| Executive Director, Canada & Western Sales Region \| REG Marketing & Logistics Group, LLC.
Fleet Electrification Strategies: Reduce Operating Cost & Create Lasting Resiliency September 10th, 10:30am - 12:00pm PT View the webinar recording here. The time is right to move toward a zero-emission fleet. Your business can not only create a competitive advantage but also reduce air pollution in an economically beneficial manner. However, to reap the maximum benefits, the transition to electric needs to be thoughtfully planned in advance to ensure the power required to charge your fleet is available and is cost-efficient. Experts in complete electrification program management - from strategy and planning, to design and installation, and having deployed over 1,200 high-powered vehicle charging sites, Black & Veatch will share tips and strategies for sustainable, resilient, cost-efficient fleet electrification programs. Panelists: Alex Bettencourt \| Black & Veatch Randal Kaufman \| Sales Director \| Transformative Technologies, Black & Veatch Leslie Ponder \| Black & Veatch
Identifying the Foundation Training for EV Technicians (Seminar 2) August 27th, 2020, 1:00 - 2:30pm PT View the webinar recording here. The adoption of EV's at all levels of the transportation is growing rapidly. Whiles the majority of vehicle systems will not be affected, Powertrains will require a new level of knowledge, skills and experiences. In this session we will identify the foundation training topics to safely service, diagnose and repair EV Powertrain systems. Moderator: Ken Mays \| Professor and Director of Automotive Technology \| Central Oregon Community College Panelists: Dr. Mark Quarto \| Founder and CTO \| Future Tech
Preparing Your Workforce For Tomorrow's Transportation Industry (Seminar 1) August 20th, 2020, 1:00 - 2:30pm PT View the webinar recording here. With the adoption of new technologies, the workforce needs to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and experiences to support them. As EV's and Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (ADAS) become more common at all levels of transportation, technicians will be able to apply their existing mechanical and electrical foundations, along with newly acquired skills, to properly service these systems. Our discussion will focus on: (1) What do technicians need to know (2) What do technicians need to be able to do (3) Discover commonalities of these systems between automotive, collision and "Fleet" as it applies to workforce training on these technologies. Moderator: Ken Mays \| Professor and Director of Automotive Technology \| Central Oregon Community College Panelists: Scott Brown \| Founder \| Diagnostic Network Kurt Shadbolt \| Automotive Faculty \| Chabot College

Making the Financial Case for Battery Electric Buses | July 16, 10:30 AM PT

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This new report from NREL aims to help transit fleet managers determine if investing in battery electric buses (BEBs) would have an acceptable net present value (NPV) and payback period. It first sets a baseline scenario, representing common project characteristics. The baseline involved four BEBs and four depot chargers, received a grant of $1,500,000 (or $375,000 per bus with charger), and saw a value of $785,000 over the 12-year bus life. To determine whether to invest, the analysis examined 33 key inputs and recorded the NPV as those parameters shifted. Knowing how these parameters effect the overall value of the investment can help fleets determine if a BEB investment is likely to be cost-effective for them.

Webinar Speaker

Caley Johnson | Senior Transportation Market Analyst, National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
Caley Johnson is a senior transportation market analyst for the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL). In this role, he assesses the economics of advanced fuel and transportation technologies in various applications, locations, and policy environments. This work has included business cases for convenience stores selling E85, municipal fleets using CNG, EV service companies implementing battery-swap, bus rapid transit systems using EVs, and all players involved in producing, distributing, and using high-octane E30 in optimized vehicles. Caley also monitors and quantifies the adoption of advanced transportation technologies into local economies through the Clean Cities program. Prior to working for NREL, Caley was a project manager in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Protection Partnerships Division and a co-founder of the solar power company Soltage. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in biology from the University of Colorado and a master of environmental management degree from Yale University.

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DERA 101 Overview: National, State, & School Bus Rebate (Seminar 1) September 24th, 10:00 - 11:00am PT Guest Speaker: Faye Swift \| DERA Grants & Policy Team Leader \| US EPA Link to register to come soon!
Tribal DERA; the Volkswagen (VW) Settlement: DERA Option (Seminar 2) September 24th, 11:10am - 12:00pm PT Panelist: Lucita Valiere \| DERA Tribal Lead \| U.S. EPA - Region 10 Joe Perreira \| Staff Engineer \| Planning and Mobile Sources, Bureau of Air Quality Planning \| Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
How Do I Prepare My Service Facilities for EV's and ADAS (Seminar 4) September 25th, 1:00 - 2:00pm PT As transportation evolves, service facilities will need to adapt to meet their unique needs. In this session we will identify and discuss some of the universal facility and equipment needs to safely and correctly service these systems. Moderator: Ken Mays \| Professor and Director of Automotive Technology \| Central Oregon Community College Panelists: Scott Brown \| Founder \| Diagnostic Network Kurt Shadbolt \| Automotive Faculty \| Chabot College
Federal Funding: 2020 & Beyond September 29th, 10:30am - 12:00pm PT This webinar engages leaders from the US EPA, US DOE and US DOT to provide an overview of and updates on federal grant and rebate funding assistance programs for clean medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Moderator: Penny McDaniel \| Director, U.S.-China Green Ports and Vessels Initiative \| Lead, West Coast Collaborative & DERA \| Technology & Partnerships Office \| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Panelists: Faye Swift \| DERA Grants & Policy Team Leader \| US EPA Michael D. Laughlin, PMP \| Technology Manager, Technology Integration Program \| U.S. Department of Energy \| Vehicle Technologies Office Diane Turchetta \| Transportation Specialist \| Federal Highway Administration, US DOT Dan Yuska \| Environmental Protection Specialist \| MARAD \| US DOT
Industry and Education Partnerships: Building Workforce Advocates to Drive Education Opportunities and Funding (Seminar 5) October 2nd, 1:00 - 2:00pm PT As customer and regulatory demands redefine transportation this creates additional pressures for workforce preparedness. In this session we will discuss the increased need for new partnerships and advocacy to meet this challenge. Moderator: Ken Mays \| Professor and Director of Automotive Technology \| Central Oregon Community College Panelists: Scott Brown \| Founder \| Diagnostic Network Kurt Shadbolt \| Automotive Faculty \| Chabot College
Accelerating EV Implementation through Software and Resource Support October 8th, 10:30 - 11:30am PT While the transition to EV for both fleets and consumer markets are underway, numerous challenges exist as customers consider whether an electric vehicle fits their circumstance. This panel explores a few emerging tools representing ways to provide 21st solutions to legacy challenges of market transformation while looking at both e-fleet solutions and answers to improving the charging experience for the masses. To deepen this dialog, we'll also explore how an equity-lens can apply to these topics and how we can ensure that communities in need benefit from emerging technologies' efforts. Moderator: Zach Henkin \| Cadeo Group Panelists: Terry O'Day \| CEO \| InCharge Energy Matt Teske \| Founder \| Chargeway Alexa Diaz \| Program Manager \| Forth

ADAS Foundations for Technicians (Seminar 3) September 18th, 1:00 - 2:00pm PT View the webinar recording here. The most anticipated transportation technology is Autonomous Vehicles, yet todays ADAS systems are the foundation that allows this to become a reality. The adoption of ADAS across transportation utilizes many existing systems in conjunction with various sensors and cameras. We will discuss the foundation knowledge, skills and experiences applicable to automotive, collision, and "Fleet" technicians for ADAS. Moderator: Ken Mays \| Professor and Director of Automotive Technology \| Central Oregon Community College Panelists: Scott Brown \| Founder \| Diagnostic Network Kurt Shadbolt \| Automotive Faculty \| Chabot College
Maximizing Carbon Reductions Today While Investing in a Cleaner Future September 17th, 2020, 10:30am - 12:00pm View the webinar recording here. Transportation's Energy Transition is dependent on displacing fossil fuels, still powering over 90% of transportation today! Luckily, we can follow inventive and scalable solutions in existence. Did you know that California has already reduced over 60 Million Metric tons of CO2 from its transportation pool and that biofuels represent more than 80% of these credits? In fact, these fuels are the backbone of Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) including in California, Oregon and what is being considered in Washington State, New York State and as of this summer, federally as well. Since the inception of California's LCFS, biomass based diesels have accounted for over 25 million metric tons of carbon reductions and make up more than 40% of the credits. Almost all Natural Gas vehicles are now considered to be burning Renewable NG within these states. Renewable Propane and lower carbon ethanols are surging as well under these programs. While other technologies such as EVs and Hydrogen have grown quickly from their infancy, the next decade will need to consume low carbon alternatives to fossil fuel while also building the necessary infrastructures and vehicles of a cleaner future. We intend to explore how fleets can be "all-inclusive" reducing carbon with available solutions while planning for future ones. Representatives from (National Biodiesel Board: (Diesel equipment), REG (Biodiesel/Renewable Diesel), U.S Gain (RNG producer), Bluestar Gas (Renewable Propane) will offer the latest insights to fleet managers. Moderator: Ryan Lamberg \| National Biodiesel Board \| Sustainability Consultant Panelists: Darren Engle \| Director of Marketing \| BlueStar Gas Martin Mills \| Business Development Manager \| U.S. Gain \| A Division of U.S. Venture, Inc. Todd Ellis \| Executive Director, Canada & Western Sales Region \| REG Marketing & Logistics Group, LLC.
Fleet Electrification Strategies: Reduce Operating Cost & Create Lasting Resiliency September 10th, 10:30am - 12:00pm PT View the webinar recording here. The time is right to move toward a zero-emission fleet. Your business can not only create a competitive advantage but also reduce air pollution in an economically beneficial manner. However, to reap the maximum benefits, the transition to electric needs to be thoughtfully planned in advance to ensure the power required to charge your fleet is available and is cost-efficient. Experts in complete electrification program management - from strategy and planning, to design and installation, and having deployed over 1,200 high-powered vehicle charging sites, Black & Veatch will share tips and strategies for sustainable, resilient, cost-efficient fleet electrification programs. Panelists: Alex Bettencourt \| Black & Veatch Randal Kaufman \| Sales Director \| Transformative Technologies, Black & Veatch Leslie Ponder \| Black & Veatch
Identifying the Foundation Training for EV Technicians (Seminar 2) August 27th, 2020, 1:00 - 2:30pm PT View the webinar recording here. The adoption of EV's at all levels of the transportation is growing rapidly. Whiles the majority of vehicle systems will not be affected, Powertrains will require a new level of knowledge, skills and experiences. In this session we will identify the foundation training topics to safely service, diagnose and repair EV Powertrain systems. Moderator: Ken Mays \| Professor and Director of Automotive Technology \| Central Oregon Community College Panelists: Dr. Mark Quarto \| Founder and CTO \| Future Tech
Preparing Your Workforce For Tomorrow's Transportation Industry (Seminar 1) August 20th, 2020, 1:00 - 2:30pm PT View the webinar recording here. With the adoption of new technologies, the workforce needs to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and experiences to support them. As EV's and Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems (ADAS) become more common at all levels of transportation, technicians will be able to apply their existing mechanical and electrical foundations, along with newly acquired skills, to properly service these systems. Our discussion will focus on: (1) What do technicians need to know (2) What do technicians need to be able to do (3) Discover commonalities of these systems between automotive, collision and "Fleet" as it applies to workforce training on these technologies. Moderator: Ken Mays \| Professor and Director of Automotive Technology \| Central Oregon Community College Panelists: Scott Brown \| Founder \| Diagnostic Network Kurt Shadbolt \| Automotive Faculty \| Chabot College

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Past Webinars

Making the Financial Case for Battery Electric Buses | July 16, 10:30 AM PT

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