Leif Johansson to Present Seven Heavy-Duty Trucks, Each Powered
by a Different Renewable Fuel and Rated as CO2-Neutral; Washington
International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC) to Host
Volvo Fleet Introduction
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Volvo Group North America:
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VOLVO'S CO2-NEUTRAL ROAD TRANSPORT
March 5, 2008 - 10:30 am
WHAT: The unveiling of CO2-neutral renewable fuel trucks - 7
trucks operating on 7 renewable fuels.
Special Presentation by Leif Johansson, CEO of the VOLVO
GROUP
Volvo has already demonstrated its ability to develop
vehicles for all of the renewable fuel options discussed
here. However, the development of carbon dioxide-neutral
transport will not happen on its own - nor can we do it
alone.
WHERE: Washington Convention Center
Exhibit #1001, Exhibition Floor, Lower Level
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-249-3000
VOLVO SIDE EVENT SEMINAR
March 5, 2008 - 12:30 - 2:00 pm
WHAT: Renewable Fuels for CO2-Neutral Road Transport
WHERE: Washington Convention Center, Room #156 (street level)
SPEAKERS: Leif Johansson - CEO of the Volvo Group
Maud Olofsson - Swedish Minister for Enterprise & Energy,
Deputy Prime Minister
Alexander Karsner - Assistant Secretary of Energy for
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department
of Energy
Paul Vikner - President & CEO, Mack Trucks, Inc
MODERATOR: Charles M. Vest - President of the National Academy of
Engineering
Making CO2-neutral transport a reality will require the
active participation of all stakeholders, including
vehicle manufacturers, politicians, government agencies
and fuel producers.
INTERVIEWS: Mr. Johansson will be available for a limited number of
interviews March 5. Please contact Marjorie Meyers to
discuss scheduling, background materials or general event
information.
MUST REGISTER for badge and access, NO WALK-INS allowed at WIREC2008
PRESS/MEDIA
Please register at:
http://www.wirec2008.gov/documents/Media_Registration_Form.pdf
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Hosted by the U.S. Government, the Washington International
Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC) 2008 will feature Volvo Group as
one of the Official Sponsors. WIREC will bring together government,
civil society and private business leaders to address pressing issues
facing renewable technology development in the global market today.
Volvo Group is a leader in the world production of transport
solutions including trucks, buses, construction equipment, drive
systems for marine & industrial applications, aerospace components and
services. Volvo also provides complete solutions for financing and
service. Volvo Group has about 100,000 employees worldwide, production
facilities in 19 countries and sales in more than 180 markets. Other
Volvo Group companies include Mack Trucks, Renault Trucks, Nissan
Diesel, Prevost and Nova Buses. http://www.volvogroup.com
Volvo Group North America
Marjorie Meyers, 212-418-7434
646-246-8606 mobile
marjorie.meyers@volvo.com
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