2013 North American NGV Conference and Expo Set to Be One of the Largest NGV-Focused Industry Events in Over a Decade

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The 2013 North American NGV Conference and Expo to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center November 18–21 in Atlanta, GA, is set to be one of the largest NGV-oriented conference-exhibitions in over ten years. The three-day event will feature a comprehensive conference, a large exposition hall and numerous social functions for networking.

The conference will feature off-site technical tours of nearby facilities and an engaging mix of over 75 presentations, panel discussions and breakout sessions addressing pertinent NGV-related topics. Some conference speakers include:


·         Dennis Smith, National Director—U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Program
·         Hank Linginfelter, Executive Vice President of Distribution Operations—AGL Resources
·         Christopher McGill, Vice President of Policy and Analysis—American Gas Association
·         Jim Samuel, Principal—Capitol Integrity Group
·         Bill Graves, President—American Trucking Association
·         Mark Hazelwood, President—Pilot Flying J
·         Dr. Dayne Boysen, Program Director—Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy/US Department of Energy


The 75,000 square-foot exposition hall will house 109+ exhibitors showing the latest in light, medium and heavy duty vehicle platforms, fuel station technology and service providers, and others involved in market development. Attendees will consist of fleet operators, policy makers and various NGV industry stakeholders.

The program includes breakfasts, lunches, three receptions and other social functions to provide registrants with plenty of time to network, share ideas and collaborate. A reception-dinner is scheduled to recognize the 2013 NGV Achievement Award recipients on Wednesday, November 20 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. The 10 award winners will be publically presented with their awards by NGVAmerica President Richard Kolodziej and Clean Vehicle Education Foundation (CVEF) President Doug Horne.

“NGVAmerica is proud to be hosting the 2013 North American NGV Conference and Expo, an event that is sure to be one of the largest and most focused NGV industry events of the decade,” said NGVAmerica President Richard Kolodziej. “We look forward to bringing together the industry’s most influential advocates, allies and decision makers to work towards creating an even greater market for clean and abundant domestically produced natural gas fuel.”

For more information on the 2013 North American NGV Conference and Expo, or to plan your attendance, visit the event website at http://cleanvehicle.org/conference/2013.



About NGVAmerica

NGVAmerica is a national organization dedicated to the development of a growing, profitable, and sustainable market for vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane. NGVAmerica represents more than 200 companies, environmental groups, and government organizations interested in the promotion and use of natural gas and biomethane as transportation fuels. Our member companies are those that produce, distribute, and market natural gas and biomethane across the country; manufacture and service natural gas vehicles, engines, and equipment; and operate fleets powered by clean-burning gaseous fuels. For more information about NGVAmerica, visit www.ngvamerica.org.