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JOURNAL NEWS entity can create a comprehensive solution for the broad-scale deployment of EVs," said Mark Aubry, vice president of Navistar's eStar electric vehicle brand. "That's why we have come together to create a public and private model that will help us understand what will be required to operate thousands of EVs within a community." The ELC's strategy also leverages the work of other prominent national organi- zations such as the Electrifi cation Coalition and the Electric Drive Transportation Association that are promoting public policies and education to facilitate the deployment of EVs. Its initial task is to design its demonstration project that will focus on a large-scale EV deployment within densely populated local markets expand collaboration and further the future of transportation electrifi cation with this large-scale cross-industry project. It is the responsible thing to do across the board – environmentally, economically and for our national security as we reduce our depen- dence on foreign oil and move toward envi- ronmentally friendly technologies." The ELC will engage with communities that already have developed collaborative eff orts to foster EV readiness related to infra- structure planning, regulatory alignment and public awareness and will help those communities close their EV readiness gaps at the grassroots level by addressing barri- ers to EV deployment. The Electrifi cation Leadership Council wants to design a large-scale electric vehicle demonstration project to help create a comprehensive national model for EV deployment. where all of the components of an EV ecosystem can be brought together to better understand the interoperability between EVs and the electric grid across a variety of vehicle classes and applica- tions. Ecosystem components include everything from EV deployment, charging stations, the electrical grid, energy storage devices and battery second-life applica- tions to communication systems and sup- port networks. "This is about developing a more effi cient, eff ective and environmentally friendly EV ecosystem," said Dennis Beal, vice president of global vehicles for FedEx Express. "We work with many companies across the EV ecosystem, have learned a lot and are hungry to share our learning, Professional Grade Performance Since 1920 when you purchase 6 bottles of Howes Products See stores for details or visit www.howeslube.com Offer ends: 3/31/12, available while supplies last. Fleece Travel Blanket! FREE! Howes Deluxe Covered This Winter. Start your engines – every time – with Howes Diesel Treat. And enjoy a little extra protection for yourself with a FREE Howes deluxe travel blanket. Either way Howes has you covered. Now that's sure to put a smile on your face. Relax, Howes Has You Prevents Diesel Fuel From Gelling, Guaranteed! Saves Money and Eliminates Downtime Increases Power and Fuel Economy Treats More Fuel than Competing Brands Particulate Filter Friendly and Warranty Safe Write 235 on Reader Service Card or visit ccjdigital.com/info COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2012 17