Publications

The following materials are offered to support our partners and those interested in the Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative's resource information.

Fact Sheets

Presentations

Case Studies

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Fact Sheets:

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National Clean Diesel Campaign Publications:
Includes national fact sheets or documents with statistics on diesel program, cost effectiveness of reducing particulate matter from heavy-duty diesel engines using retrofit technology, project summary information, and a general overview of the National Clean Diesel Campaign.

World's First Full Hydraulic Hybrid in a Delivery Truck (PDF) (1 page, 367KB)

Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative Fact Sheets:

Compendium of Regulatory Language of U.S. Idle Ordinances and Laws (PDF) (111 pages, 1.05 MB)
Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative Overview (PDF) (4 pgs., 2,683 KB)
Diesel Exhaust and Your Health (PDF) (2 pgs., 5,143 KB )

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State-Specific Fact Sheets:

MCDI Developed Fact Sheets:
Illinois (PDF) (2 pgs, 1,553 KB)
Indiana (PDF) (2 pgs, 1,564 KB)
Michigan (PDF) (2 pgs, 1,558 KB)
Minnesota (PDF) (2 pgs, 1,580 KB)
Ohio (PDF) (2 pgs, 1,551 KB)
Wisconsin (PDF) (2 pgs, 1,540 KB)
State Developed Fact Sheet:
Wisconsin: Department of Natural Resources "Requirements for Reducing Particulate Emissions From Stationary Diesel Engines" (Publication AM-372 2006) (PDF) (3 pgs, 89K)

City-Specific Fact Sheets:

Illinois: Chicago Department of the Environment/USEPA/Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus - "Cleaner Air Through Diesel Retrofitting" (PDF) (11 pgs, 86KB )

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Presentations:

Presentations from Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative supported workshops are available in pdf and powerpoint versions. Please contact Anthony Maietta at maietta.anthony@epa.gov or by phone at (312) 353-8777 to obtain a copy of any presentation listed below.

2008 Events | 2006 Events | 2005 Events

2008 Events

MCDI Presentation To Tribes For FY2009 Competition

2006 Events

"Tools & Incentives for Green Diesel Technology: Lower Emissions, Higher Profits"

September 6 - 7 at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Conference White Paper: "Summary of Challenges and Opportunities for Action"
Agenda Only
Agenda and Background Information
Sponsors

Presentations:

Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative: Impacting One Million Engines by 2010
Overview of Trucking Industry
Railroad Industry Overview
Green Diesel: A Banker's Perspective
Motivations for Promoting Clean Diesels
Texas Emissions Reduction Plan
Wisconsin Diesel Truck Idle Reduction Program
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act ... Origin and Future
State Infrastructure Banks & Green Diesel
Improving Fuel Economy and Air Quality on the I-5 Corridor
Developing Financing Alternatives in Ohio
MN Small Business Environmental Improvement Loan
Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing
Oregon Incentives for Green Diesel Technologies
Enhancing Air Quality at Truck Stops in Washington State
Georgia Truck Stop Electrification Tax Credit
The Illinois Biodiesel Sales Tax Incentive

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"Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative's Leadership Group Launch Meeting"
September 6, 2006 at U.S. EPA Region 5 Office, Chicago, IL
USEPA Region 5's Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative assembled a group of various sector leaders from across the Midwest to provide perspective as we move forward to achieving the goal of impacting one million diesel-powered engines by 2010. Over 30 organizations were invited to participate in the kick-off meeting of the Midwest Clean Diesel Leadership Group (Leadership Group). The Leadership Group agreed that a concerted effort among public and private sectors is essential to reducing diesel emissions in the Midwest.

Agenda
"Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative Overview" Presentation
Midwest Clean Diesel Leadership Draft "Memorandum of Understanding"
Midwest Clean Diesel Leadership Draft "Memorandum of Understanding"

Additional Materials:

Leadership Group Invitation Letter
Leadership Group Invitation List
Leadership Group Options
Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative Overview
Region 5 Priorities
Impacts of Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative
Diesel Exhaust and Your Health
SmartWay Transport Partnership Overview
Energy Policy Act's Diesel Emission Reduction Provision

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"Tools for Cleaning Up Illinois Diesel"
May 2, 2006 at BP Naperville, IL Complex

Agenda (3 pgs., 98 KB)
Event Summary (PDF) (6 pgs., 628 KB)
Organizers & Sponsor Information (PDF) (1 page, 2138 KB)
Exhibitors (PDF) (1 page, 1657 KB )

Presentations

Overview of the Clean Air Act and the Importance of Voluntary Programs
Illinois - Meeting the Clean Air Challenges
Overview of Retrofit Technologies, Regulations, and Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
Retrofit Overview
ULSD Transition
Biodiesel Production
Compressed Natural Gas Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Biodiesel and Hybrid Vehicle Use in a Private Fleet
Hybrid Diesel Vehicles
Hybrid City Fleet
Hybrid Hydraulic Vehicles
CREATE
Financing Locomotive Idle Reduction Technologies and the Ontario NOx Emissions Trading Program
SmartWay Transport Partnership and APUs
Advanced Truck Stop Electrification
Clean Air Construction on the Dan Ryan Expressway
O'Hare Modernization Program
CTA Fleet Modernization Program ULSD, Hybrid Buses
Walsh Construction
City of Chicago Fleet Modernization Program
DERA, Congressional Update
Opportunities for Diesel Emission Reduction Projects under the CMAQ Program
Southeast Environmental Task Force-South Suburban Good Neighbor and Clean Diesel Initiatives
Chicago Climate Exchange-New Market Mechanisms for Financing Clean Transport

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"Michigan Clean Fleet Conference"
March 22, 2006 at Next Energy, Detroit, MI

Agenda
Organizers & Vehicle Display
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Synopsis

Presentations

Key Elements of the Clean Air Act and the Importance of Voluntary Programs)
Michigan Air Quality - Meeting the Air Quality Challenge
Diesel Exhaust Emissions: Health Impacts/Air Quality Impacts
Overview of Clean Diesel Requirements and Retrofit Technologies Option
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
Caterpillar: Technologies and Projects
Alternative Fuels
Ethanol
Biodiesel 102: An Introduction and Overview
Cummins Westport-Every Alternative
SmartWay Transport Partnership: Greening Your Fleets
Davis Cartage Company
APU Locomotive Idle Reduction System: Opportunities for Fuel Savings, Emission Reductions and Emission Trading
Hydraulic Hybrids: Cost Effective Clean Urban Vehicles
Hybrid Truck Users Forum - HTUF - A Process for Fleet and Industry
The Congestion, Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program: Changes Under SAFETEA-LU
National Clean Diesel Campaign-Projects, Programs and Funding
Diesel Technology Forum: Retrofit Funding Opportunities
Okemos Public Schools: Clean School Bus Assistance Project - Lessons Learned

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Port of Duluth's "Clean and Efficient Goods Movement Workshop"
February 22, 2006 at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Duluth Office

Agenda
Synopsis

Presentations

Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative Overview
Clean Diesel Requirements and Voluntary Initiatives
Overview of Alternative Fuels Use in Minnesota
Diesel Emission Reduction Retrofit Technologies
SmartWay Transport Partnership Overview
Challenges and Opportunities in the Great Lakes Maritime Sector
Reducing the Aerodynamic Drag of Coal Cars and Class - 8 Trucks
Lake Carriers' Association
Opportunities for Vessels: A More Efficient Means of Moving Freight
Idle Free Technology for Marine and Port Operations
Port of Duluth Clean and Efficient Goods Movement Workshop
MPCA Small Business Loan Program for the Transportation Industry
Environmental and Economic Benefits from the Installation of the Locomotive Idle Reduction System
Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative: Future Federal Funding Opportunities

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2005 Events

"Heavy Duty Fleets: Retrofitted, Refueled and Funded for a Cleaner Ohio"
November 30 at Ohio Department of Transportation Auditorium, Columbus, OH
Co-presented by: Ohio Environmental Council, Clean Fuels Ohio, USEPA Region 5, Ohio EPA, Ohio Department of Transportation

Agenda

Presentations

Overview of Clean Diesel Requirements and Retrofit Technology Options
Heavy Duty Fleets: Retrofitted, Refueled and Funded for a Cleaner Ohio - Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Clean Fuels Ohio - Heavy Duty Fleets: Retrofitted, Refueled and Funded for a Cleaner Ohio
UT's Diesel Fleet
Cummins Westport Inc. - Natural Gas Engines in Your Future?
Key Elements of the Clean Air Act and the Importance of Voluntary Programs
SmartWay Transport Partnership - Improving the Environmental Performance of Freight Transportation
Idle Reduction Options for Locomotives
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005 (DERA)

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"Forward Wisconsin: Reducing Diesel Emissions for the Long Haul"
July 20, 2005 at Milwaukee Area Technical College Oak Creek, WI
Co-presented by: WI DNR, US DOE, and Wisconsin Clean Cities - Southeast Area

Agenda
Health Effects of Diesel Emissions
Wisconsin DNR
Review of Idling Reduction Technologies
Fleet Idle Reduction Perspectives
Duplainville Transport, Inc
Overview of Diesel Retrofit Control Options and Key Technical Elements of a Successful Retrofit Program
Wisconsin School Bus Retrofit Program
Benefits and the Future of Biodiesel

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"Heavy/Medium Duty Fleet Conference and Finding Your Way to Cleaner Fleet Operations Through: Alternative Fuels, Diesel Emission Reduction and Idle Reduction Technologies"
July 7, 2005 at Hyatt Regency Downtown, Indianapolis, IN
Co-presented by: City of Indianapolis, Indiana Dept of Environmental Management, State of Indiana Office of the Lt. Governor, Energy Group

Agenda
Clean Diesel Requirements and Voluntary Initiatives
Heavy/Medium Duty Fleet Conference
Status of New Ozone and Fine Particle (PM 2.5) Air Quality Standards and IDEM'sDiesel Initiative
Excessive and Unnecessary Diesel Engine Idling

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