Workshop for California – Mexico Discussion on Medium and Heavy Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (MHD ZEV) Transition and Related Topics
DATE
February 28th and March 1st, 2023
- Venue: Center for Environmental Research & Technology (CE-CERT) at UC Riverside
Objective
To Encourage discussions across the border and stakeholder groups. Develop a white paper on challenges and opportunities and next steps.
Agenda Day 1
Feb 28th
Welcome remarks. Introduction by Prof. Don Collins, Director, CE-CERT
- UCR Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox
Context on the US-Mexico Zero-Emission Vehicle Working Group
Dra. Isabel Studer – Director UC Alianza MX
Participants introduction
Background and context on MHD-EV Transition
- Matt Barth – Associate Dean, UCR Bourns College of Engineering
MHD ZEV Regulatory environment overview
Israel Delgado – Vicepresident Northwest Region CANACAR (Cámara Nacional del Autotransporte de Carga / National Chamber of Cargo Transportation) and Alex Theissen – President of ANTP (Asociación Nacional de Transporte Privado / National Association of Private Transport)
Utility Perspectives
Todd Corbin – General Manager, Riverside Public Utilities
Infrastructure and vehicle technologies
Omar Gonzales – Senior Manager, State & Local Government Affairs, Nikola Corporation
Trade and commerce opportunities for transport in the California Mexico
Kenia Zamarripa – San Diego Regional Chamber
Challenges and opportunities for the Medium and Heavy-Duty industry on the EV transition.
Miguel Elizalde – President ANPACT (Asociación Nacional de Productores de Autobuses, Camiones y Tractocamiones / National Association of Buses, Trucks and Tractors Producers)
Working Groups - Open discussion on next steps
- Drayage and MHD ZEV transition regulations
- Trade and Environmental Implications
- Infrastructure and Vehicle Technologies
Closing words
Rodolfo H. Torres – UCR Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development
Dra. Isabel Studer – Director UC Alianza MX and Dr. Arun Raju – Associate Director Operations CE-CERT
Agenda Day 2
Mar 1st
Open discussion on collaboration opportunities
InfrastrucGuide visit to Center for Environmental Research & Technology (CERT) facilities and research laboratoriesture Dialogue: Strategic Perspectives for the US-Mexico Auto Industry
Dr. Arun Raju Associate Director – Operations CE-CERT
Guide visit to California Air Resources Board (CARB) facilities and research laboratories
Natalie Castañeda
Return to CERT facilities and workshop closing words.
Dra. Isabel Studer
Dr. Arun Raju
Participants from Mexico
Asociación Nacional de Productores de Autobuses, Camiones y Tractocamiones, A.C. (ANPACT)
Asociación Nacional de Transporte Privado (ANTP)
Cámara Nacional de Autotransporte de Carga (CANACAR)
CUMMINS
Foton México
Kenworth Mexicana
NAVISTAR (INTERNATIONAL)
Secretaría de Economía e Innovación Gobierno del Estado de Baja California
Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable Baja California
UC Alianza México
US Embassy in México
Participants from United States
California Air Resources Board |
GHD |
Kenworth |
Nikola Corporation |
Riverside Public Utilities |
San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDGE) |
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce |
South Coast Air Quality Management District |
UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies Plug-in Hybrid & Electric Vehicle (PH&EV) Research Center |
UC Riverside Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) |
UC Riverside Office of Technology Partnerships |
