The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, will host the 2016 Sustainable Transportation Awards and Forum on Thursday and Friday at the UTC University Center.
The first day will feature the inaugural launch of the Tennessee Green Fleets certification program. It will be followed by a showcase of 20 alternative fuel vehicles, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s 3D-printed natural gas and electric-powered utility vehicle, as well as a variety of electric, solar, natural gas and propane powered vehicles.
Panels focusing on innovation in fleets and fuels and cleaner technology for off-road transportation will also take place on the first day, following a keynote presentation by Eric McCarthy, vice president of government relations and general counsel for Proterra, the nation’s leading manufacturer of electric buses. The day will conclude with a networking reception in the UTC Library. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
The second day will feature the 2016 Sustainable Transportation Awards, as well as several sessions.