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17th October overview: Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Forum

08:00 - 09:30

Registration »

09:30 - 10:00

Morning Chairman’s Introduction »

Tim Cheyne (Integer)

Session 1: Research, testing and regulatory oversight of the DEF supply network
10:00 - 10:30

API certification and DEF testing program systems for ISO 22241 monitoring »

Jeffrey Harmening (American Petroleum Institute)

10:30 - 11:15Networking Break
Session 2: Market trends and user experience of DEF in the USA
11:15 - 11:45

DEF Monitor analysis of market trends and data in 2011: what lessons should DEF suppliers draw from the development of the national supply infrastructure so far? »

Chris Goodfellow (Integer)

11:45 - 12:15

Case study: Managing DEF supply and SCR systems as an essential component of HD fleet operations »

James Thomas (Pepsico)

12:15 - 12:45

Panel discussion: How DEF distributors can satisfy the needs of over-the-road transport and vocational fleets for contracts to supply DEF in the right format to home depots »

Tim Cheyne (Integer), Douglas S. Haugh (Mansfield Oil Company), Michael DelliCompagni (Brenntag), Brian Spencer (CNH Global), James Thomas (Pepsico)

12:45 - 13:55Networking Lunch
13:55 - 14:00

Afternoon Chairman’s Introduction »

Robert Renkes (Petroleum Equipment Institute)

Session 3: New opportunities in the DEF market
14:00 - 14:30

Presentation: Responding to the market opportunity from off-highway sector – DEF prospects and supply strategy »

Douglas S. Haugh (Mansfield Oil Company)

14:30 - 14:50

New distribution, packaging and pricing trends for the vocational market »

Kim Doran (Quixote Group)

14:50 - 15:30

Panel discussion: DEF distribution opportunities for US suppliers nationwide – how can DEF suppliers leverage competitive advantages to gain a share of segmented markets for Non-Road, Marine, Passenger vehicle and Over-the-road transport? »

Chris Goodfellow (Integer Research), Lyle Westerfield (KOST USA), Frank Cook (Old World Industries), Jeff Lewis (Airgas Specialty Products Inc.), Chad Dombroski (Yara North America)

15:30 - 16:00Networking Break
Session 4: DEF delivery, storage and dispensing technology
16:00 - 16:30

Case study: Moving to bulk filling – Decisions behind the decision »

16:30 - 17:15

Panel Discussion: Bulk filling equipment technology: what are the lessons learned from early product designs that are delivering customer satisfaction at competitive cost »

Dave Polak (Blue1USA), Stephen Cox (Separation By Design), Rick Whately (Xerxes Corporation), Steve Childers (Spatco), Geoff Bohlender (PPC Lubricants), Matthew Jenkins (Gilbarco Veeder-Root)

17:15End of Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum 2011
17:30Networking drinks reception

18th October overview: Diesel Emissions Conference - Day 1

08:00 - 09:00

Registration »

09:00 - 09:10

Chairman’s Introduction »

Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum)

KEYNOTE Session 1: The impact of Green House Gas & Fuel Economy policy on the road transport industry
09:10 - 09:40

Keynote address: What is the technology path to integrate Heavy Duty truck emissions reduction with the EPA regulations on greenhouse gas emissions for Model Year 2014? »

Rakesh Aneja (Daimler Trucks North America)

09:40 - 10:10

Keynote address: Case study. Achievements and plans for further GHG reduction and fuel efficiency at Volvo »

Anthony Greszler (Volvo Group)

10:10 - 11:00

Keynote panel: Industry response to EPA GHG/FE regulations for the Heavy Duty transport sector »

Tim Cheyne (Integer), Judy McTigue (Kenworth Truck Company), Ken Federle (Cummins Emissions Business Europe & Americas), Rakesh Aneja (Daimler Trucks North America), Anthony Greszler (Volvo Group), Gregory Fadler (Navistar)

11.00 -11.30Networking Break
Session 2: Aftertreatment technology strategy for commercial advantage
11:30 - 12:00

Technology path to meet future Fuel Economy targets in the CV segment »

Juergen Zybell (Robert Bosch LLC)

12:00 - 12:30

Systems thinking required for reducing CO2 emissions on trucks »

Ed Vandyne (Vandyne Super Turbo)

12:30 - 13:00

Future trend for Diesel Particulate Filters – Multi-functional devices SCR on filter »

Steve Majkowski (Dow Automotive)

13:00 - 14:00Lunch
Session 3: On Board Diagnostics rules and technical approaches
14:00 - 14:30

What are the technical approaches that deliver effective compliance with EPA 2013 OBD rules combined with value-for-money for drivers and fleet managers »

Judy McTigue (Kenworth Truck Company)

14:30 - 15:00

US and European regulations harmonization: how should regulators standardize OBD requirements to allow for robust, cost-effective solutions in the USA and EU? »

Steve Charlton (Cummins - Engine Business)

15:00 - 15:30

DEF fluid quality, urea concentration and temperature for SCR applications »

Mitch Thompson (Measurement Specialites)

15:30 - 15:45Coffee & Networking Break
Afternoon chairman: Tim Cheyne, Director, Emissions - Integer
15:45 - 16:15

Sensing the future – AdBlue sensor innovation and development »

Carson Spencer (WEMA System AS)

Session 4:Emerging emissions reduction opportunities for OEMs and equipment suppliers
16:15 - 16:45

Moving towards a world-wide harmonization of GHG reduction strategies for HDV – thinking globally but incorporating regional aspects »

Manfred Schuckert (Daimler)

16:45 - 17:30

Panel discussion: How will the US truck industry manage the commercial impact of Greenhouse Gas regulations and benefit from the resulting opportunities? »

Manfred Schuckert (Daimler), Fanta Kamakaté (ICCT), Connie Burek (IBM Global Business Services), Bill Van Amburg (CALSTART), David Piech (Navistar), Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum)

17:30Conference Day 1 ends

19th October overview: Diesel Emissions Conference - Day 2

09:10 - 09:20

Chairman’s Introduction »

Sara Jensen (OEM Off-Highway Magazine)

Session 5: Non-Road Mobile Machinery emissions reduction I
09:20 - 09:50

Overview of EPA guidance and technology responses to meet Tier 4 Interim and Final emissions regulations in the Non-Road sector »

Chamila Tissera (Deutz USA)

09:50 - 10:20

Early-adopter trials in the Agricultural sector: how do Tier IV Interim engines and aftertreatment systems meet compliance, resilience and affordability requirements? »

Joseph Featherstone (John Deere Power Systems)

10:20 - 11:00Networking Break
Session 6: Non-Road Mobile Machinery emissions reduction II
11:00 - 11:30

Planning for cost effective compliance at Stage IV/Tier 4 Final and beyond »

Par Gabrielsson (Haldor Topsoe)

11:30 - 12:00

What technology paths should Non-Road OEMs and suppliers adopt to meet global emissions standards and increase their share of domestic and international markets? »

John Rogers (AGCO)

12:00 - 12:45

Panel discussion: Catalyst performance & reliability in Tier 4 Interim field trials »

Tim Cheyne (Integer), Par Gabrielsson (Haldor Topsoe), Muhammad Chandasir (AGCO Corporation), John Harper (CNH Global), Joseph Featherstone (John Deere Power Systems), Mary Roethler (Caterpillar)

12:45 - 14:00Networking Lunch
Session 7: Non Road Mobile Machinery emissions – Exhaust aftertreatment options
14:00 - 14:30

Case study: Exhaust Aftertreatment Technology for Rail Applications »

Marc Hehle (MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH)

14:30 - 15:00

Meeting the challenge of Tier 4 equivalent legislation: SCR and DEF for the NRMM market »

Tim Cheyne (Integer)

15:00 - 15:30Networking break
Session 8: Hybrid and alternative fuel systems for heavy duty & vocational fleets
15:30 - 16:00

Alternative fuels and hybrid powertrain options for vocational fleets: what are the engine and fuel systems that fleet managers must prepare for? »

Steve McConnell (Argonne National Laboratory)

16:00 - 16:30

Case study. Overview of AGCO’s R&D Initiatives in hybrid and fuel technologies »

Ravi Godbole (AGCO)

16:30 - 17:15

Panel discussion: Partnerships for emissions reduction in US fleets – How are communities and corporations benefiting from emissions reduction schemes? »

Fanta Kamakaté (ICCT), Bill Van Amburg (CALSTART), David Piech (Navistar)

17:15End of Diesel Emissions Conference USA 2011