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Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Batteries Not Included - Discharging Hybrid Battery Hype?

October 30, 2008

UPS orders hybrid hydraulic vehicles | fleetowner.com

Fleet operators are continuously seeking optimum solutions to equipment cost and fuel economy.  Various alternative fuels and hybrid drive systems are being evaluated prior to major fleet-wide commitments.   Despite the head start for electric drive-battery hybrids there are other options. 

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Farming for fuel?

October 28, 2008

Reviewing biofuel policies and subsidies | www.fao.org

The push for alternative energy has increased competition between planted crop acreage for food vs. biofuel production.  As more regions of the world struggle with tight food supplies the UN has questioned the wisdom of increased biofuel production.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Clean Air War: California vs. Truckers

October 28, 2008

CARB releases draft of new regulations | fleetowner.com

California seeks to force even the smallest truck fleets to invest in expensive upgrades to reduce diesel emissions.  These costs will be passed on as higher freight charges and ultimately as more expensive consumer goods.  Some fleets may not be able to bear the financial burden of the up-front investment.

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Xi Fan (Alan) ZhongManaging DirectorShanghai SMT Management Consulting What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Mergers Change Competition Landscape in China Emulsion Polymer Market

October 21, 2008

BASF makes offer to acquire Ciba | www.smartmoney.com

BASF, Dow Chemical, Rohm & Haas and Ciba are the leading emulsion polymer suppliers in China, .as well as worldwide. All these companies have established their own local manufacturing plants in China. While market positions will be strengthened through mergers, some manufacturing facilities overlap might negatively impact overall margins

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Trucking Industry Fights Back in CA

October 15, 2008

ATA Renews Attack on Port Trucking Plan | fleetowner.com

Environmental legislation requires an economic impact analysis to ensure continued viability of commerce.   California's Clean Truck Program for port operations has withstood such challenges but is now faced with litigation claiming it unlawfully regulates the trucking industry.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Platinum set to rebound on new demand for off-road diesel emissions?

October 13, 2008

CAT, Perkins announce Tier 4 interim plans | www.dieselprogress.com

Starting in 2010 precious metal catalysts will be required on off-road diesel engines in the US.  This incremental demand, coupled with a rebound in automotive production, may stretch supplies thin again as seen in 2007.  With regulatory impact increasing demand through 2015 worldwide the long term outlook for Pt should be sound.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Incentives may accelerate diesel penetration in US auto market

October 10, 2008

IRS, EPA Helping Diesel Cars? | www.dieselprogress.com

Diesels are ~25% more fuel efficient vs. gas but cost more to build.  Diesel fuel prices above unleaded in the US have dampened hopes for greater diesel share as mpg advantages are diluted.  Government incentives to help offset sticker price penalties for diesel may help future prospects as fuel price parity returns.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Can fleets afford Green Diesel investments?

October 10, 2008

Are emissions-reducing strategies working? | fleetowner.com

The EPA and individual states have offered some subsidies to retrofit older diesel engines with emission reducing technologies.  Newer engines [2007 - 2010 models] are factory equipped with advanced emission control systems but the majority of the existing US fleet still has older, dirtier engines.  Faced with significant costs to retrofit each engine the industry is reluctant to commit to this investment in the face of crippling fuel costs and a soft economy.

Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Plastic Price Weaknesses Due to Demand, Not Cheap Supply

October 8, 2008

Sharp drop in prices of imported Polyethylene into Europe (6-10-2008) | www.plastemart.com

Polymer prices are beginning to fall in Europe with supply on its way from the Middle East.  However, it is the weak demand driving down prices, not the cheap supply from new Middle Eastern plants.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

SCR and Urea logistics for 2010 trucks

October 8, 2008

DEF Infrastructure in good shape. | fleetowner.com

2010 EPA NOx regulations are leading most OEMs to design in Urea-based SCR catalysts.  Truckers will need to refill the Urea tank periodically and need widespread availability of the chemical solution at most truck stops and fuel depots.  While readily available, the intermodal distribution of Urea presents some logistics issues for the industry.

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