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## July 2010 

# e-update

1 e-update Welcome New Partners! 1 Program Updates 2 SmartWay Verifi ed Tires • International News • PAM Corner 3 Financing Opportunities • The Buzz 4 

# Welcome New Partners! 

# I ndustry’s commitment to SmartWay continues to grow! Since March, SmartWay has welcomed more than 250 new partners, including largeand mid-size truck carriers, logistics management companies, commercial and retail shippers, dealer service centers, and nonpro fi t organizations, among others. Today, including our most recent partners, nearly 2700 organizations are working through SmartWay to reduce emissions and improve the ef fi ciency of their transportation operations. Our thanks and support go out to our newand existing partners, and we extend an invitation to all organizations seeking to reduce the environmental footprint of their transportation activities to partner with EPA SmartWay. For more information, send us an e-mail at smartway_transport@epa.gov or call 734-214-4767. Following is a list of partners that have joined SmartWay since March 12: 

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### Affi liates

East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc. Payback Eco



### Carriers

k 101 Transport, Inc. 4-Way Transportation Inc. a. Smith Trucking Co. Inc. Air Products and Chemicals Inc. Alceda Express Allen Pancost Trucking Inc. Altendorf Trucking Amanda Express America Midwest Transportation American National Logistics American Paci fi c Forwarders, Inc. Anderson Transportation Co. Inc.
Arens Inc. Armstrong Transportation & Trailers LLC ASB Transport Inc. Auto Carriers Express, Inc. B.T. Trucking BAH Express Inc. Baldwin Transfer Company, Inc. Belt Transfer Company Best Services Group Bestmark Express, Inc. Big John Express Big L Trucking Black and Gold Trucking BlueLinx Corporation Bradley Creek Transportation Bramel Logistics LLC Brandon Transportation Bullet Freight Systems, Inc. C and D Logistics C&A Transportation Inc. Caledonia Haulers LLC Carter Transportation, Inc. Cecil H. Holler Poultry Farm Certi fi ed Freight Logistics, Inc. Chandler Trucking Inc. Childers Trucking, Inc. Circle L Trucking Clark Transfer, Inc. Coe Transfer Inc. Connors Transfer Limited Crosby Trucking Service Inc. Cross Creek Trucking CSI of Iowa, Ltd. Custom Transport Ltd. 

## “Clean Diesel 10”
October 19-20, 2010 Washington Convention Center Washington, DC

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Diesel Campaign, in partnership with the Diesel Technology Forum, an active SmartWay af fi liate, are coordinating a two-day conference, “Clean Diesel 10.” Clean Diesel 10 will recognize the progress that has been made to reduce diesel emissions over the past decade -- and working together with a diverse group of stakeholders, chart a course for continued improvement in coming
years.

Please visit the Clean Diesel 10 web site for more information and to learn how you can participate directly:

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### Carriers continued

D & M Express, Inc. D & J ‘XPress LLC Dart International DDC Express De Jong Enterprises Inc. Denney Transport Ltd. Diamond Transportation LLC Direct Service Transport, Inc. Dixie Tank Lines of Central Florida DSS Express, Inc. Duncan and Son Lines, Inc. Dynamic Transit Co. Dynamic Transportation Company, Inc. Eclipse Logistics Ecte Trucking Estrella Freight Service Express Family of Companies Fast Track Transportation First Tee Transport, LLC Flizoyd Transportation LLC Formule Transit Incorporated Friend Freightways Inc. Frontier Leasing Inc. Gates Corporation Gene Hoenig, Inc. Giran Corporation Gramlings, Inc. Gray Transportation, Inc. Gregory Logistics GSA International, LTD Guiney Delivery Service, Inc. Gypsum Express, Inc. Hagen Logistics Heiter Truck Line, Inc. Henry’s Moving Services Hiel Trucking, Inc. Hogland Transfer Company, Inc. Holland Enterprises, Inc. HP Distribution LLP Hurricane Express Independent Container Line (ICL) Independent Dispatch, Inc. Inman Trucking, Inc. Interstate Cold Storage Distribution Services Inc. J & B Services, Inc. J & M Delivery Service Jays World Express JBS Carriers, Inc. Jimmy’s Trucking Inc. JJ Express JM Bozeman Enterprises, Inc. JTL Carriers, LLC K-Sea Operating Partnership, L. P. K J Neal Trucking, Inc. Karriers Inc. Kelly Trucking L & D Welch Enterprises, LLC Las Vegas LA Express Lava Enterprises, Inc. Light Speed Logistics Inc. LightHouse Transportation Services, LLC Lillibridge Transportation, Inc. Liverman Trucking Co., Inc. LodeStar Transport Services, LLC Logistics One Transport, Inc. Logistics Services Inc. Madden Ltd. Mahurin DuVall Lines, Inc. Manitoulin Transport Mariner Distribution, Inc. Mario’s Delivery Martinez Express Martinez Trucking Mast Trucking Mata Delivers MedTrans, LLC Midnite Express Inc. Miles Transport of Iowa, LLC Monroe Transportation Services, Inc. Montgomery Trucking Company Morrison Trucking Morrow Trucking Company Mr. Bult’s Inc. Muskoka Transport Limited Nello Pistoresi & Son Oberg Freight Co. Osborn & Son Trucking Co., Inc. Overland Logistics, Inc. Pablo’s Trucking Paci fi c Western Transportation, Inc. Paragon Development Systems Parra Trucking Pasquale Trucking Co., Inc Penn’s Best Inc. Phantom Freightlines Ltd PLD Transport Inc. Preferred Cartage Services, Inc. Pro Logistics Quality Custom Transporters, LLC Quality Transport Company R & J Trucking, Inc. R&R Transportation, Inc. RDS Transport Inc. Red Line Inc. Redding Lumber Transport, Inc. Rezende Express LLC RJB of Big Stone, Inc. Roadway Transport Corp Robert S. Warburton dba Robert S Warburton Trucking Robinson and Sons Trucking, Inc. RTQ Inc. S & P Trucking Saint Olga Transportation Sand Mountain Express Semo Express LLC Service One Transportation Sharkey Transportation, Inc. Shippers C&D SLT Express Way Inc. Solar Transport Sortino’s Transportation, Inc. Speci fi ed Commodity Carriers SSI Express Straight Shot Express T & F Express, Inc. T. Marzetti Company TD Express Inc. Team Campbell Logistics Tennant Truck Lines, Inc.

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Texas Freight Services, Inc. Time De fi nite Services, Inc. Top Gun Air Express Trans Gulf Transportation, Inc. Transport National LLC Triumph Transport, Inc. VSS Carriers, Inc. W.N. Morehouse Truckline, Inc. Waletich Transportation Waste Management WDS Enterprises, Inc. Weaver Transportation Company Western Provisions, Inc. WT Transportation Services YTA, Inc. dba FreightBuzz



### Dealer/Service Centers

Utility Trailer Sales Company of Arizona


### Logistics Companies

1 Trade Logistics Intelligent Logistics, LLC JAX Logistics King’s Transport, Inc. Legacy Logistics Load Delivered Logistics Logistics Plus Inc. MBM Global Logistics MegaCorp Logistics Midwestern Transit Service Inc. OHL North America Transportation Planet Freight, Inc PowerOne Logistics LLC Preprint Logistics Project Transport R2 Logistics Inc Re: Transportation Inc. RM Trucking, Inc. Roadway Transport Corp. Total Quality Logistics Traf fi c Tech Inc. Trans Global Logistics, LLC Tribe Transport, Inc. Tri-State Delivery, Inc. Ultra Logistics Inc. Visual Pak Companies Air Care-Go, Inc. Air Freight Plus Inc. dba AFPlus Global Logistics American Carriers of MN, Inc. Apex Logistics Group Berkshire Transportation Best Logistics, Inc. Bexar Transportation, LLC C&S Transportation Services, LLC CaseStack CB Transportation CorTrans Logistics LLC CTS Global Logistics (Georgia), Inc. Delane’s Truck Brokerage, Inc. Diverse Logistics and Transportation, Inc. Future Logistics, Inc. 

### Shippers

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Artistic Tile Ball Metal Beverage Container Corporation Basic American Foods Beall’s Inc. Colgate-Palmolive Exopack LLC Fleetwood Fixtures Greif, Inc. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC JELD-WEN, Inc. Jofco Inc. LG Electronics Canada, Inc. Mannington Mills, Inc. Nordstrom, Inc. Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation Paragon Development Systems Pep Boys Auto Progressive Converting, Inc. Rite Aid Corporation Tempur-Pedic North America ArmVehicle Service Group A Dover Company Winston International Manufacturing Meritor Transportation Group



### A complete and updated list of all current SmartWay Partners is available on the EPA SmartWay website at:
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# TECHNOLOGY FOCUS: SMARTWAY-VERIFIED TIRES 

# Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About . . . SmartWay-Verifi ed Tires

EPA’s SmartWay technology group develops test protocols, reviews strategies and veri fi es the performance of vehicles, technologies and equipment that have the potential to reduce greenhouse gases and other air pollutants from the transport of freight. Currently SmartWay has established criteria for verifying three sets of technologies, including idle reduction units, aerodynamic equipment and tires. This article outlines the veri fi cation program for tires.



## What is a SmartWay-verifi ed Tire?

SmartWay-veri fi ed tires meet rolling resistance targets established by SmartWay, to save trucking fl eets fuel. SmartWay-veri fi ed tires can be used in federal grant projects and are required on SmartWay-certi fi ed tractors and trailers. To understand why rolling resistance affects fuel use and why SmartWay-veri fi ed tires can save fuel, it helps to know what rolling resistance is. 

## Basics of Tire Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance is just what it sounds like –“resistance” making it harder for a tire to roll down the road. Today’s pneumatic truck tires are round and fl exible. Roads are mostly hard and fl at. A round, fl exible tire rolling across a fl at, hard surface fl exes and deforms as its round shape meets the fl at surface. As the tire changes shape, molecules inside the tire rub against each other, generating heat. This transformation of mechanical energy into heat, which is lost, is the most signi fi cant factor in tire rolling resistance, since it reduces the energy available to move the truck. Other factors include frictional losses between the tire’s surface and the road surface, and aerodynamic losses from air being compressed and de fl ected by the tire instead of fl owing smoothly across it.

All else being equal, the less fl exing and deforming a tire undergoes as it rolls down the road, the lower its rolling resistance and thus the more energy-ef fi cient the tire. Factors that affect rolling resistance include how the tire is constructed, tire size, tire compounds and other materials, whether the tire’s air in fl ation pressure is appropriate for its load and temperature, tread pattern and depth, and road surface. 

## How SmartWay Developed Rolling Resistance Targets for SmartWay-verifi ed Tires

In 2007, SmartWay established maximum rolling resistance values for SmartWay-veri fi ed tires. To establish its veri fi cation criteria, SmartWay obtained rolling resistance data for new tires produced by the three top-selling manufacturers to the class 8 line hau l OEM truck market. The data represented rolling resistance values of each manufacturer’s best-selling tire for each axle position, using a widely-accepted tire rolling resistance test method, SAE 1269. For each tire model, SmartWay had test data provided by at leas t two different testing sources. In the aggregate, the results showed average rolling resistance values of 6.8 kg/ton for steer tire s, 8.6 kg/ ton for drive tires, and 6.1 kg/ton for trailer tires. Based on the fi ndings of this “market-weighted” approach and discussions with tire experts, SmartWay used these results as representative baseline values for typical new class 8 tractor-trailer line haul OE tir es.

After reviewing technical information and conducting vehicle simulation modeling, SmartWay estimated that reducing tire rolling resistance by approximately 15% could reduce fuel use by about 3% for a typically loaded class 8 tractor-trailer line haul truc k. The continued on next page Rolling resistance is measured on a specialized road wheel in a controlled laboratory setting. Target values for SmartWay-veri fi ed tires are based on laboratory tests and modelling simulations. Photo courtesy of Smithers Scienti fi c’s Ravenna LaboratorySM 5 e-update July 2010 

# TECHNOLOGY FOCUS: SMARTWAY-VERIFIED TIRES

modeling assumed an over-axle weight distribution of 15% over the steer axle, and 42.5% each over the drive and trailer axles. This distribution is equivalent to the federal over-axle weight limits for an 80,000 GVWR 5-axle tractor-trailer: 12,00 0 pounds over the steer axle, 34,000 pounds over the tandem drive axles (17,000 pounds per axle) and 34,000 pounds over the tandem trailer axles (17,000 pounds per axle). Our estimate and assumptions were corroborated as being reasonable by various industry sources with whom SmartWay consulted. 

## Initial Rolling Resistance Targets for SmartWay-verifi ed Tires

SmartWay then established tire rolling resistance targets that were 15% lower than the baseline values for typical tires described above, in order to achieve 3% fuel savings. These targets were: 5.8 kg/ton for the steer tire, 7.3 kg/ton for the dr ive tire, and 5.2 kg/ton for the trailer tire. SmartWay obtained additional tire rolling resistance data for tires that are market ed as low rolling resistance or fuel-ef fi cient and compared the rolling resistance values to SmartWay’s initial target values. For each axle position, one or more of the low rolling resistance tires already on the market met SmartWay’s initial targets. Thi s demonstrated that the SmartWay tire rolling resistance targets were technically feasible. SmartWay also established a total vehicle rolling resistance target of 6.2 kg/ton, using the same over-axle weight distributions as used in our vehicle simulatio n modeling.


## Tire Verifi cation Process

For the fi rst several years of the SmartWay tire veri fi cation program, SmartWay allowed tire manufacturers to demonstrate that they met the targets using several different methods, including averaging tire rolling resistance values across a complete set of tires – steer, drive and trailer – to meet the total vehicle rolling resistance target, as long as at least one of the tires al so met the target for its individual axle position. Since averaging tire rolling resistances is conceptually similar to testing tires on a truck, SmartWay also allowed manufacturers to test tires on a vehicle on a track test. To be veri fi ed, the truck with the candidate tires needed to demonstrate a 3% or greater fuel savings, compared to a vehicle equipped with typical tires.


## 2010 Changes for SmartWay-verifi ed Tires

From 2007 on, SmartWay continued to acquire rolling resistance data for class 8 line haul truck tires, including for many tire models and manufacturers not covered in our initial study. Earlier this year, SmartWay analyzed the distribution of rolling resistance values for the tires it had veri fi ed. Based upon this analysis and input from tire manufacturers, SmartWay proposed to revise its target values. The revised target values, which go into effect this year, are 6.6 kg/ton for the steer tire, 7.0 kg/ton for the drive tire, and 5.5 kg/ton for the trailer tire. The change represents primarily a rebalancing of tire rolling resista nce among tire axle positions. Total vehicle rolling resistance increases only slightly, from 6.2 kg/ton to 6.3 kg/ton.

Another change for 2010 is that earlier this year, SmartWay eliminated the averaging and vehicle test track options for SmartWay tire veri fi cation. Although these options provided fl exibility for tire manufacturers, in practice there isn’t a good way to know whether tires that are veri fi ed as a set are used together. SmartWay is working with the tire industry to develop a “grandfathering” process for tires that can no longer meet the individual axle position targets. Another change in the works this year is to transition the veri fi cation test method from SAE 1269 to a new ISO tire rolling resistance test method, 28580. This change is primarily intended to eliminate differences in test results due to differences among test labs. Because of slig ht differences between the SAE and the ISO test methods, we will need to develop correlation factors to ensure equivalency among the test methods. Other questions we are evaluating this year include how many tests to conduct on any given tire; which tire size should be the representative test tire; the range of tire sizes that any test can cover; and how frequently to “reverify” a tire. 

## Looking Ahead

When SmartWay analyzed its data, we found that even among the most fuel ef fi cient tires, there is a range of rolling resistance performance, with some tires ahead of others. For example, one steer tire is more than 20% below the new target, and a few drive and trailer tires are more than 10% below the new targets. Since the aim of SmartWay is to accelerate market penetration continued on next pageSM 6 e-update July 2010 

# TECHNOLOGY FOCUS: SMARTWAY-VERIFIED TIRES

of the best available technologies, SmartWay intends to lower all its rolling resistance targets over time. These changes woul d encourage all tire manufacturers to catch up to today’s lowest rolling resistance tires, providing even more fuel savings for t rucking fl eets that rely upon SmartWay-veri fi ed tires.

SmartWay is also exploring options to verify retread tires. We are working with retread and OE tire manufacturers to generate suf fi cient data to establish criteria for retread tire veri fi cation. Some of the factors we’re evaluating include how much impact the “fuel ef fi ciency” or condition of a casing has on rolling resistance; how one could identify and match speci fi c casings to speci fi c retreads; and what impact the retread process has on retreaded tire rolling resistance. Since medium duty truck tires are typi cally retread more times than heavy duty truck tires, looking closer at retread tires could have implications for medium duty truck t ires in the future. 

## Where Can I Find More Information on SmartWay-verifi ed Tires?

Most major commercial truck tire manufacturers offer one or more SmartWay-veri fi ed tire models for the class 8 line haul tractor trailer market. SmartWay maintains a list of all SmartWay-veri fi ed tires on its web site, at: http://www.epa.gov/smartway/transport/what-smartway/veri fi ed-technologies.htm



# International News

SmartWay Co-hosts Study Tour with China 

# S martWay continues to work with the World Bank and Chinese of

ficials on a project to improve air quality and freight transportation ef fi ciency in Guangzhou China. Guangzhou is one of the largest cities in China and the capital of Guangdong Province. It is located in southern China, and is a key transportation hub and trading port, situated on the Pearl River with access to the South China Sea.
Following last year’s successful Green Truck Pilotproject, EPA worked with CAI-Asia Center and Cascade Sierra Solutions to develop and host a two-week study tour for Guangdong Provincial authorities to learn about freight sustainability in the US. Of fi cials from the Transport, Environmental, Financial and otherBureaus came in early June to Chicago, San Francisco, Sacramento, Seattle and Tacoma to learn fi rst hand about how business and industry collaborate to improve goods movement ef fi ciency in the US. The tour began with a full day SmartWay workshop andwas followed by site visits to SmartWay Partner operations such as CH Robinson, Interstate Distributors, Con-Way and Menlo, as well as ports visits and other informational sessions. To learn more about the Green Truck project, please see the 10-minute fi lm in English and Chinese. You can watch or download the video at: www.cleanairinitiative.org/portal/node/2469

. EPA, CAI-Asia Center, and Cascade Sierra Solutions recently conducted a series of workshops on U.S. freight sustainability initiatives for of fi cials from China’s Guangdong Province.SM 7 e-update July 2010PAM 

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# SmartWay Finance Program: A Road Map
For independent truck owners, small fl eets and other diesel operators that want to apply for a low-interest SmartWay loan or other incentive available to upgrade their equipment, the application process may seem daunting. This article will give a little guidance and point you in the right direction to get started!

By way of background, Congress appropriates funds for diesel clean up to EPA through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act or “DERA”. Funds also have been made available to EPA through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. EPA typically solicits requests for proposals under DERA once a year.

Although owner-operators and trucking companies may not directly apply for EPA funding, they can receive a subaward, sub-grant, or loan from organizations that do qualify and have received funding to establish clean diesel programs. For more information, read on and follow the links that interest you most!


### Financing Opportunities Low interest loans and similar fi nancing options
The SmartWay Finance Program uses EPA grant funds to establish innovative fi nance programs for buyers of eligible diesel vehicles and equipment. For truck owners, a range of fi nancing options, including low-interest loans, extended payback periods, lease-to-own and similar programs are available through four organizations, listed below. Loans available through these groups can be used toward the purchase of newer used trucks and/or emission reduction technologies that will help you lower your fuel costs and reduce your carbon footprint.

Low interest trucking and equipment loans are available through:

Houston Galveston • Area Council Community • Development Lending Services Cascade Sierra • Solutions Owner-Operator • Independent Drivers Association

In addition to trucking loans, SmartWay has created a fi nance programs for school buses (National Association for Pupil Transportation), and one for nonroad applications (Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government). Information on these fi nance programs can be found at the same link in the box above. 

### Truck Equipment Rebates
Cascade Sierra Solutions also administers a rebate program for installing SmartWay veri fi ed technology upgrades on diesel trucks titled in six New England states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Rebate amounts from $100 to $1,000 per equipment item, and multiple items per truck, are allowed. The program was developed to make it easy for independent owner-operators and small fl eets to apply and upgrade their trucks. Visit www.cascadesierrasolutions.org



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Commercial Loans
In addition to the low interest loans available through non pro fi t groups, SmartWay maintains the SmartWay Finance Center, an online website that provides access to commercial loans for the purchase of fuel savings and emissions reducing vehicles and technologies. This web site works by bringing interested buyers and lenders

continued on next page For details on fi nancing options, equipment quali fi cations and contacts at these organizations, visit: www.epa.gov/smartway/transport/what-smartway/ fi nancing-clean-diesel-info.htm

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# CORNER Smartway Account Management...News You Can Use

together in one place. The interested truck or truck equipment buyer submits an application for an approved vehicle or technology, and interested lenders submit loan or lease offers to the applicant. The applicant decides which lenders he/she wants to work with, and both applicant and lender discuss the speci fi c terms and conditions of each loan or lease. Please

note: These are private lenders. EPA may not endorse the products or services of commercial companies. The fi nancial institutions and their loan programs listed are not government loans. If you obtain a loan from any of the financial institutions, you are subject to their terms and conditions. See www.smartway fi nancecenter.com


### Other Funding Opportunities

Some states offer fi nancial incentives to help the trucking industry purchase energy savings and/or emission control technologies. See www.epa.gov/smartway/transport/what-smartway/ fi nancing-fundingoptions.htm

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s (OOIDA) Landline publication provides a list of diesel grant opportunities at www.spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t4qwtWmFuZ3CJn_jv16A7rQ&output=html

The Department of Energy has a database of federal and state laws and incentives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, air quality, fuel ef fi ciency, and other transportation related topics. See www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/laws.



### Clean Diesel Grants
EPA lists clean diesel projects that have been funded through the SmartWay and National Clean Diesel Campaign grant competitions at www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel/projects.htm . To fi nd programs established with the grant funding, please visitthe recipient’s web site or visit the appropriate Clean Diesel Collaborative web site (see below) and search under “Funding” if available. To see the Collaborative or Region for your state, please visit www.epa.gov/epahome/regions.htm

. Regional Collaboratives : Northeast Diesel Collaborative (Regions 1, 2): • www.northeastdiesel.org/ Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative (Region 3): • www.dieselmidatlantic.org/diesel/index.htm Southeast Diesel Collaborative (Region 4): • www.southeastdiesel.org/ Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative (Region 5): • www.epa.gov/midwestcleandiesel/ Blue Skyways Collaborative (Regions 6, 7): • www.blueskyways.org/ Rocky Mountain Clean Diesel Collaborative (Region 8): • www.epa.gov/region8/air/rmcdc.html West Coast Collaborative (Regions 9, 10): • www.westcoastcollaborative.org/ 

# States Target Clean Transportation Initiatives

California Awards $200 MillionTargeting four of the state’s busiest trade corridors, the California Air Resources Board recently awarded $200 million to clean up air pollution and protect community health. Themoney will be used to reduce emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks, locomotive and rail yards, ship berths, cargo equipment and commercial harbor craft such as tugboats and crew and supply vessels. Trade corridors to receive funding are: - Los Angeles/Inland Empire ($110 million) - Central Valley ($55.5 million) - Bay Area and San Diego/Border regions ($31 million)
Projects include truck grants to help independent truck ownersand others comply with California’s state trucking laws. California estimates the newly funded projects will reduce emissionsby over 29,000 tons of nitrogen oxides and 600 tons of particulate matter. For more information go to www.arb.ca.gov

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## New York Seeks to Advance Emerging Transportation TechnologiesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking proposals to support the development, demonstration and commercialization of innovative transportation products, systems and services. Among projectsof interest to NYSERDA are upgrades to heavy-duty/commercial vehicles, such as emissions reduction, regenerative energysystems, reduction in parasitic and auxiliary system loads, operational ef fi ciencies and similar improvements. Other broad areas of interest include advanced vehicle components, electri fi ed transportation and transportation infrastructure improvements. Three million dollars in funding is available and proposals are due August 19. Projects must bene fi t the state of New York and cofounding is a prerequisite for consideration. For more information go to www.nyserda.org

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# The Buzz about SmartWay Transport Partnership

Visit the links below to see media stories that feature SmartWay Transport Partnership 

# SmartWay Partnership

Exel Transportation Earns SmartWay Designation Material Handling Management. July 1, 2010 http://www. mhmonline.com/viewStory.asp?nID=6286&iID=20995 Truck Rentals For Do It Yourself Moving CarJunky.com. June 1, 2010. http://news.carjunky.com/automotive/truck-rentals-cdh877.shtml
Its Not Just About the MPG. Pays to Live Green. June 11, 2010. http://www.paystolivegreen.com/2010/06/its-not-just-about-the-mpg/ Senate Rejects Move to Block Greenhouse Gas Regulation Transport Topics online. June 11, 2010. http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=24568 Everything you need to know about SmartWay MTD ModernTireDealer.com. June 15, 2010. http://www.moderntiredealer.com/News/Story/2010/06/Everything-you-need-to-know-about-SmartWay.aspx China delegates tour Port of Tacoma’s clean air operations Tacoma Daily Index. June 15, 2010. http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1788505&more=0 ATRI report evaluates carbon accounting tools. CCJ Digital.com. June 17, 2010. http://www.ccjdigital.com/atri-releases- fi ndings-of-carbon-accounting-tools/print/

ATRI Cites Greenhouse Gas Calculation Concerns. Transport Topics online. June 18, 2010. http://www.ttnews.com/articles/printnews.aspx?storyid=24612 The future of Fuel Economy. Truckinginfo.com. June 28, 2010. http://www.truckinginfo.com/clean-green/news-detail.asp?news_id=70831&news_category_id=62 Charged boots, solar coal, truckers and foodies. Greening of Oil.com. July 1, 2010. http://www.greeningofoil.com/post/Charged-boots-solar-coal-truckers-and-foodies.aspx Trucking Association Support Efforts to Reduce Idling. FoxBusiness.com. July 8, 2010. http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/trucking-associations-support-efforts-reduce-idling/# Are There ‘Green’ Transportation Providers? FoodProcessing.com. July 9, 2010. http://www.foodprocessing.com/articles/2010/017.html?page=print


# SmartWay Partners

Western Express orders 900 EPA 2010 Freightliner Cascadias. DirectDEF.com. June 1, 2010. http://www.discoverdef.com/news/2010/6/9/western-express-orders-900-epa2010-freightliner-cascadias-.aspx

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# The Buzz about SmartWay Transport Partnership

Visit the links below to see media stories that feature SmartWay Transport Partnership

KONE Launches “10 for 2010” Eco-effi ciency Challenge. Market Watch.com. June 1, 2010. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kone-launches-10-for-2010-eco-ef fi ciency-challenge-2010-06-01?re fl ink=MW_news_ stmp CSX Obtains LEED Green Building Certifi cation. DigitalJournal.com. June 2, 2010. http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/47561 ABF Listed by Inbound Logistics as a Green 50 Supply Chain Partner. PR Newswire.com. June 4, 2010. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/abf-listed-by-inbound-logistics-as-a-green-50-supply-chain-partner-95639654. html Koch Logistics’ Supply Chain Connections are Smarter for the Planet. Healthosp.com. June 9, 2010. http://healthosp.com/archive/jalna35150567o3a/archives407711

Old Dominion Named. Layover.com. June 11, 2010. http://www.layover.com/news/article/old-dominion-named-16263.html Georgia-Pacifi c Operations Recognized for Environmental Excellence. PR Newswire. June 22, 2010. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-paci fic-operations-recognizedfor-environmental-excellence-96884554.html Exhibitgroup/Giltspur Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay. Lifestyletom.com. June 23, 2010. http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925687933ros/roin59012565703 Excel Honored for Achievement in Energy Effi ciency and Demand Response. Supply & Demand Chain.com. June 24, 2010. http://www.sdcexec.com/web/online/Green-Supply-Chain/Exel-Honored-for-Achievement-in-Energy-Ef ficiency-and-Demand-Response/60$12480 UWC has improved its SmartWay Score. UWCtrucking.blogspot.com. June 24, 2010. http://uwctrucking.blogspot.com/2010/06/uwc-has-improved-its-smartway-score.html

DHL Global Mail on GoGreen Initiatives. Multichannel Merchant. June 30, 2010. http://multichannelmerchant.com/opsandful fi llment/dhl-gogreen-initiatives-0630/ Owens Corning Recognizes Union Pacifi c Railroad for Service Excellence. MarketWatch.com. July 1, 2010. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/owens-corning-recognizes-union-paci fic-railroad-for-service-excellence2010-07-01?re fl ink=MW_news_stmp Green Mountain Energy Company and smart center Houston Dealerships Partner to Give Away smart car PRWeb.com. July 1, 2010. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4212874.htm Koch Logistics’ Supply Chain Connections are Smarter for the Planet. Lifestyletom.com. July 2, 2010. http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925685766ros/roin59012407711 Ryder Recognized as One of the 50 Greenest Supply Chain Partners. MarketWatch.com. July 8, 2010. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ryder-recognized-as-one-of-the-50-greenest-supply-chain-partners-2010-07- 08?re fl ink=MW_news_stmp continued on next page

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# The Buzz about SmartWay Transport Partnership

Visit the links below to see media stories that feature SmartWay Transport Partnership

Best Buy Joins EPA Appliance Disposal Program. Environmental Leader.com. July 9, 2010. http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/07/07/best-buy-to-collect-1b-pounds-of-e-waste/ United Road Receives EPA SmartWay Green Certifi cation. Lifestyletom.com. July 9, 2010. http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925687654ros/roin59012391244 

# SmartWay Cars

Mazda3 North America May Sales Rocket Upwards 53.8%. ReadMedia.com. June 23, 2010. http://readme.readmedia.com/Mazda3-North-American-May-Sales-Rocket-Upwards-53-8/1490731 

# SmartWay Tractor & Trailers

Kenworth Receives Large Order for New Aerodynamic T700 From Stevens Transport MarketWatch.com. June 23, 2010. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kenworth-receives-large-order-for-new-aerodynamic-t700-from-stevens-transport-2010-06- 23?re fl ink=MW_news_stmp 

# SmartWay Verifi ed Technologies

Thermo King’s electric APU system receives SmartWay verifi cation. i-g-m-phone.com. June 1, 2010. http://i-g-m-phone.com/2010/05/29/thermo-kings-electric-apu-system-receives-smartway-veri fi cation/ Carrier Transicold Dealer Network Offers AeroFlex Fairings. JapanAutoPages.com. June 1, 2010. http://www.japanautopages.com/blog/carrier-transicold-dealer-network-offers-aerofl ex-fairings SmartWay grants fuel saving nod to two Continental tires. Search-Autoparts.com. June 1, 2010. http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/SmartWay-grants-fuel-saving-nod-to-two-Continental/ ArticleStandard/Article/detail/671772?contextCategoryId=41884 Conti Gets Two More SmartWay Radials. Tire Review.com. June 1, 2010. http://www.tirereview.com/Article/74201/conti_gets_two_more_smartway_radials.aspx Bridgestone rolls out wide-base trailer tire. FleetOwner. June 3, 2010. http:// fl eetowner.com/equipment/news/bridgestone-wide-base-trailer-0603/ BBTS New Wide Base Trailer Radial for Low Rolling Resistance. TruckingInfo.com. June 7, 2010. http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-print.asp?news_id=70612 New Bandag wide base radial compliant with EPA and CARB. Search-Autoparts.com. June 8, 2010. http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/New-Bandag-widebase-radial-compliant-with-EPA-and/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/673042?contextCategoryId=43145

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# The Buzz about SmartWay Transport Partnership

Visit the links below to see media stories that feature SmartWay Transport Partnership

Yokahama Gives Zenvironment Tires to Contest Winner. Tire Review.com. June 10, 2010. http://www.tirereview.com/Article/74452/yokohama_gives_zenvironment_tires_to_contest_winner.aspx Double Coin drive tire joins SmartWay list. MTD Modern Tire Dealer. June 15, 2010. http://www.moderntiredealer.com/News/Story/2010/06/Double-Coin-drive-tirejoins-SmartWay-list.aspx Second Double Coin Tire Makes SmartWay List. Tire Review.com. June 16, 2010. http://www.tirereview.com/Article/74663/second_double_coin_tire_makes_smartway_ list.aspx

Wide-Base Trailer Tire. Today’s Trucking.com. June 16, 2010. http://www.todaystrucking.com/products.cfm?intDocID=24164

Double Coin’s Drive Position Tire Verifi ed by SmartWay. TruckingInfo.com. June 16, 2010. http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-print.asp?news_id=70720 SmartWay verifi ed tires & TPMS. Fleet Equipment. June 22, 2010. http://www. fl eetequipmentmag.com/Item/74859/smartway_veri fi ed_tires__tpms.aspx Yokohama announces commercial tire giveaway winner. Fleet Equipment. June 22, 2010. http://www. fleetequipmentmag.com/Products/74890/yokohama_announces_commercial_tire_giveaway_winner.aspx SmartWay Verifi es ATS’ Aerodynamic System. TruckingInfo.com. June 29, 2010. http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-print.asp?news_id=70861

Continental unveils HSR2 Eco Plus truck tire. MTD Modern Tire Dealer.com. July 1, 2010. http://www.moderntiredealer.com/News/Story/2010/07/Continental-unveils-HSR2-Eco-Plus-truck-tire.aspx New Regional SmartWay Tire from Conti. TireReview.com. July 6, 2010. http://www.tirereview.com/Article/75280/new_regional_smartway_tire_from_conti.aspx SmartWay verifi es ATS aerodynamic trailer technology. CCJDigital.com. July 7, 2010. http://www.ccjdigital.com/smartway-veri fi es-ats-aerodynamic-trailer-technology/print/