Please see below for a news release from the National Truck Equipment Association on Congressman Peters receiving their “Green Truck Award” for his work as a top advocate for the development of advanced truck technologies.  The award was presented today in St. Louis as part of NTEA’s national Work Truck Show.

For more on Congressman Peters’ Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009, click here.  For more on NTEA’s national Work Truck Show, click here.  Other special guests at this year’s Show include actor William Shatner and White House Under Secretary For Energy Dr. Kristina Johnson

*Photos of the Green Truck Summit will soon be available on www.NTEA.com in the Media Resources section under “Work Truck Show”.

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GREEN TRUCK LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTED TO U.S. REPRESENTATIVE GARY PETERS AT THE GREEN TRUCK SUMMIT

Farmington Hills, MI (March 9, 2010) — At the Green Truck Summit this morning, U.S. Representative Gary Peters (MI) received the first-ever Green Truck Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions in promoting advanced alternative fuels technologies for work trucks.  Congressman Peters recently authored the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act, legislation to support research, development and ultimately production of advanced automotive technologies.  The bill will create jobs throughout the country, especially in Southeast Michigan, as well as help reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil.

National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) President Andrew Outcalt, President of Swenson Spreader and Meyer Products (Cleveland, OH) presented the award. According to Outcalt, "Congressman Peters' efforts in Washington will help secure the future of cleaner and more efficient motor vehicles. We are proud to honor him today."

NTEA Executive Director Jim Carney added, "This bill would provide manufacturing companies, large and small, with critical investments to assist in the development and deployment of trucks using advanced drive-line technologies. This is a powerful step forward for our industry."

Congressman Gary Peters said, "Fuel efficient vehicle development will create jobs in Southeast Michigan and help reduce our dependence on foreign oil.  I am proud to support the work of the NTEA and others private sector leaders pursuing the development of these cutting edge technologies.  Other nations are investing heavily in green technologies because they realize the nations who lead in this field will be the world’s economic powers in the 21st Century.  I am grateful to the NTEA for recognizing my efforts."

The Green Truck Summit, a two-day educational conference revealing the latest innovations in green truck technology, is held annually in conjunction with The Work Truck Show, North America's largest work truck event. This year's event took place in St. Louis, MO; next year's event will be held in Indianapolis, IN. The Summit is recognized nationally for its real-world insights and world-class presenters.

About the NTEA
Established in 1964, the NTEA is the leading association supporting the $101 billion work truck and trailer industry (based on 2008 sales). The Association currently represents nearly 1,600 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to the Association. The NTEA provides in-depth technical information, education and member programs and services, and produces The Work Truck Show. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and a government relations office in Washington, D.C.