October 9, 2008

6th Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting Convened in New Orleans

Bringing together from Europe, the United States and Japan the top executives of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty vehicles and engines, the 6th Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting was held on October 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Meeting participants issued a joint statement following the proceedings, the text of which appears here below.

Summary of the 6th Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting

Date and Time:
October 8 (Wednesday), 2008, 9:00-11:30
Location and Venue:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, Windsor Court Hotel
 
Participants:
See List of Participants.
Discussion Agenda:
(1) Fuel Efficiency
(2) Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
(3) Global Technical Regulation
(4) Renewable Fuels
(5) Road and Vehicle Safety

<Joint Statement>
European, Japanese and United States heavy-duty engine and vehicle manufacturers agree that addressing common goals of improving fuel efficiency and fuel quality require a global perspective